Fortnite Reveals Obsession and Slender Man Cosmetics for Fortnitemares 2026

Epic Games is expanding Fortnite's Fortnitemares 2026 event with cosmetic collections inspired by the horror film Obsession and the fictional character Slender Man. The Nikki Freeman outfit is scheduled to reach the Item Shop on October 21 at 5 p.m. PT, while Slender Man is expected on October 22 at the same time, according to reports from The Times of India, VICE, and Dread Central.

The collaborations bring horror-themed outfits, accessories, and character-specific animations to the game. The releases also extend an event lineup featuring Five Nights at Freddy's, Freddy Krueger, and other horror properties, according to The Times of India.

Epic Games provided an official first look at Nikki Freeman, the character played by Inde Navarrette in Obsession, according to Dread Central. The outfit features a red-and-black party dress and black boots, while an alternate appearance covers Nikki's face and body in a dark substance.

The collection includes a Back Bling accessory, Nikki's Broken Bottle pickaxe, and an emote called "No No No, Don't Do That." The animation shows Nikki holding signs displaying increasingly frantic versions of the phrase before returning to her recognizable unhappy expression, Dread Central reported.

The Times of India previously reported that the collaboration's development became apparent through Fortnite promotional material. A summer trailer for the film preceded the September 29 Fortnitemares 2026 trailer, which featured the "One Wish Willow" item and a copyright credit for Capstone Studios.

The item subsequently arrived on October 15 with the v42.40 update, alongside encrypted files associated with Nikki's character. The outfit's appearance and accessories were later shown in a showcase shared by HYPEX, according to Dread Central.

Some details remain unconfirmed. The Times of India reported that a possible blood effect on Nikki's face was only a rumor, while the game's recently introduced animated-blood warning had prompted speculation. A skin based on Bear, another central character in Obsession, had not been confirmed in the reported game files.

Pricing for the Obsession collection was also unavailable in the October 19 report from The Times of India. The outlet estimated that individual Fortnite collaboration outfits commonly cost between 1,500 and 2,000 V-Bucks, with complete collections potentially costing more, but Epic Games had not announced a price for Nikki's items.

Slender Man's collection has a separate release schedule. VICE reported that the outfit was expected to arrive in the Item Shop on Thursday, October 22, at 5 p.m. PT or 8 p.m. ET, with the release falling on October 23 in several international regions.

The reported Slender Man lineup contains three items: The Slender Man outfit, estimated at 1,500 V-Bucks; Tentacles of the Slender Man Back Bling, estimated at 400 V-Bucks; and the Slender Tendrils pickaxe, estimated at 800 V-Bucks. VICE calculated that the individual prices would total 2,700 V-Bucks and estimated a discounted bundle price of approximately 1,600 V-Bucks. Epic Games had not confirmed the final price.

The Times of India also cited a report placing Obsession's box-office revenue above $500 million against a production budget below $1 million. The film's inclusion in Fortnitemares 2026 adds another recent horror release to the game's seasonal collection, while the Nikki and Slender Man cosmetics remain subject to their scheduled Item Shop launches.