when is jason voorhees coming to fortnite

Jason Voorhees is coming to Fortnite as part of the Fortnitemares 2025 event. His skin will officially be available in the Fortnite Item Shop on October 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Before the skin's release, players have a chance to win Jason's bundle for free by participating in the Jason Haunted Cup tournament on October 16, 2025. Jason is also featured as a boss enemy in the game during this event. The bundle includes his iconic hockey mask, machete, pickaxe, and an emote, with the mask reacting visually in-game.