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Fortnite is officially teaming up with Resident Evil Requiem for a major crossover set to arrive next year. The Epic Games Store and the official “Resident Evil | Road to Requiem” video on YouTube confirmed the news.
According to Epic Games, players who pre-purchase Resident Evil: Requiem through the Epic Games Store will receive exclusive Fortnite rewards. These include the Grace Ashcroft outfit, along with additional in-game items that will be revealed later. The crossover content will be released after the game launches on February 27, 2026.
In the “Resident Evil | Road to Requiem” video, Capcom confirmed that [Timestamp: 08:23]:
“Soon, you’ll be able to flaunt your Resident Evil fandom in Fortnite. When you purchase Resident Evil Requiem through the Epic Games Store, you’ll receive special Fortnite items such as the Grace outfit after the game launches. More details to come.”
Fortnite Expands Horror Collaborations
This isn’t the first time Fortnite has collaborated with Capcom’s iconic survival-horror franchise. The S.T.A.R.S. Set previously brought Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine to the game, followed by Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield in 2023, coinciding with the release of the “Resident Evil 4 Remake”.
The new crossover will expand on that legacy, marking another major step in Fortnite’s growing lineup of high-profile partnerships.
The announcement quickly caught attention on X, where fans expressed excitement over the crossover.
Mr X for Fortnitemares 2026!!! pic.twitter.com/BZryKTciRQ
— MaxedHashira (@Kermit_dafrogYo) October 29, 2025
More Collaborations Ahead
Fortnite’s latest team-up follows a long list of pop-culture collaborations. The ongoing Fortnitemares event has already featured Friday the 13th, Scooby-Doo, and a collaboration with Doja Cat. Next up, Fortnite plans to introduce a Simpsons-themed mini-season at the end of Chapter 6, with leaks hinting at South Park cosmetics coming soon.
With Resident Evil: Requiem joining the lineup, Fortnite’s crossover universe shows no signs of slowing down.
