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Epic Confirms 30+ Fortnite Gaming Collaborations for 2026

The program ties free Fortnite cosmetics to Epic Games Store purchases, signaling a years-long engine and live-service plan.

Overview

  • Epic revealed at its State of Unreal showcase on June 17 that Fortnite will receive more than 30 gaming collaborations across 2026.
  • The company named several partner games including Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Vampire Survivors, Control Resonant, and Phantom Blade Zero.
  • Epic said the Sonic Racing tie-in will be delivered as a gift-with-purchase on the Epic Games Store so buyers receive Fortnite cosmetics for free.
  • Most collaboration release dates and the exact scope of items—such as full character skins versus vehicle or small cosmetics—remain unspecified.
  • Epic also announced an Unreal Engine 6 launch window of late 2028–2029, framing the collab push as part of a broader strategy to link the store, live service content, and its engine roadmap.