Disney Villains Join Fortnite in October 1 Item Shop Update

Disney’s Most Famous Villains Take Over the Fortnite Item Shop

Epic Games isn’t wasting any time getting into the Halloween spirit this year. As soon as the calendar flipped to October 1, the Fortnite Item Shop received a massive, wicked upgrade. The highly anticipated Disney Villains collection has finally made its debut, bringing three of the entertainment giant’s most iconic antagonists to the Battle Royale island just in time to kick off the Fortnitemares season.

Players logging in today will find Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, and Captain Hook front and center. This release marks one of the most high-profile collaborations of the year, showing off the early results of Disney’s massive $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games. It is a sign of things to come, and fans are already losing their minds over how well these characters fit into the chaotic world of Fortnite.

Meet the Villains: Maleficent, Cruella, and Captain Hook

Each character comes with a full set of custom cosmetics that capture their classic animated personas while adapting perfectly to Fortnite’s distinct art style. Epic Games did not cut any corners here.

Maleficent, the self-proclaimed Mistress of All Evil, looks spectacularly menacing. Her skin features her towering black horns, flowing dark robes, and piercing green eyes. She comes packaged with the raven Diablo as her back bling. Players can also purchase her iconic Scepter as a pickaxe. The real showstopper, though, is her glider. It allows players to descend onto the island on a spectral dragon wrapped in eerie green flames. It is easily one of the most striking gliders Epic has released in months.

Next up is Cruella de Vil, bringing high fashion and pure chaos to the lobby. She sports her signature half-black, half-white hairstyle and a massive, dramatic fur coat that has incredibly fluid in-game physics. Her set includes a stylish haute couture handbag as a back bling, a microphone stand pickaxe, and a glider styled after her infamous black-and-red luxury roadster. It is loud, obnoxious, and utterly perfect for anyone looking to eliminate opponents in style.

Rounding out the trio is Captain Hook, the legendary pirate captain from Peter Pan. He is dressed to the nines in his bright crimson captain’s coat and a feather-plumed hat. Naturally, one of his hands is replaced by a gleaming silver hook. He carries a treasure chest back bling and a cutlass pickaxe. For his glider, Hook summons a miniature version of the Jolly Roger pirate ship, allowing players to sail through the sky.

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Pricing and Bundles: What Will It Cost You?

Getting your hands on these classic characters will require a decent chunk of V-Bucks. Epic has structured the shop to offer individual purchases as well as a massive, discounted bundle for players who want the complete set.

• The Disney Villains Bundle: Priced at 3,800 V-Bucks, this bundle includes all three character skins, their respective back blings, and exclusive loading screens. It is the most cost-effective route if you plan on collecting them all.
• Individual Skins: If you only have eyes for one villain, you can buy Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, or Captain Hook individually for 1,500 V-Bucks each. This price includes the skin and their default back bling.
• Gear and Gliders: The character-specific pickaxes and gliders are sold separately, ranging from 800 to 1,200 V-Bucks each, though they are also bundled together in a separate gear pack for a discounted price.

The Start of a Spooky Fortnitemares Season

The arrival of these Disney icons is just the opening act for Fortnitemares. Fortnite’s annual Halloween event is always a massive draw, usually bringing map transformations, creepy gameplay mechanics, and plenty of jump scares. Starting the month with Disney royalty sets a high bar for what is to come.

Social media has already exploded with reactions. Reddit threads are filled with players praising the detailed animations, particularly how Cruella’s coat reacts when sprinting and building. Some players are joking that seeing Maleficent hit a popular TikTok emote after a sniper shot is something they never expected to witness, yet here we are.

This crossover proves that the partnership between Epic and Disney is moving fast. We have seen Marvel and Star Wars dominate the island for years, but bringing classic animated villains into a shooter is a fresh, exciting direction. If this drop is any indication of the future, Fortnite players have a lot to look forward to as the metaverse continues to expand.

The Disney Villains set is available in the Item Shop now. Given the hype, they will likely stick around for a little while, but do not wait too long to grab them before they rotate out for the next spooky update.