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All the latest Fortnite news for 2026: updates, patches, DLC, discounts and events. Fresh game news every day on VGTimes.
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On August 10, Epic Games teased a Fortnite crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog, and the trailer suggests a Green Hill Zone-style area will arrive with Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 4: Override. The new zone is scheduled to drop on 20 August 2026, so the crossover appears to be part of the season launch rather than a separate add-on.
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August 11, 2026

A new Fortnite Story Event poster points to the game's next seasonal reset on August 20, 2026, with the event itself due this weekend. The artwork appears to hide nods to Crash Bandicoot and Tetris.

The artwork leaves little room for doubt about the intended nods. On the right side of the image, falling blocks appear as a clear reference to Tetris.
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August 10, 2026

Fortnite players have stumbled onto a new clue at the Wonkeeland POI: Pac-Man theme music can reportedly be heard there, suggesting Epic Games is already seeding its next Gaming Legends crossover. The discovery came before any official reveal, and it is now being treated as a sign of what Epic Games may be planning next.
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August 3, 2026

Fortnite is gearing up for a crossover with Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film The Odyssey, which hits theaters on July 17.
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July 16, 2026

A new July 11 rumor points to Fortnite's next crossover season, and the alleged theme would center on a lineup of classic gaming mascots.
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July 13, 2026

Epic Games has released a new American Dad crossover bundle in Fortnite's Item Shop, but the launch has sparked disappointment among fans due to the absence of Roger, one of the show's main characters. The bundle, themed after Seth MacFarlane's animated series, is available for 2,700 V-Bucks and will remain in the shop until July 18, 2026.
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July 6, 2026

Epic Games has settled its high-profile lawsuit against former contractor Hayden Cohen, who was accused of systematically leaking confidential information about upcoming Fortnite collaborations. The legal dispute, which began in March 2026, centered on allegations that Cohen breached non-disclosure agreements by revealing details of unannounced partnerships well before official announcements.
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July 5, 2026

Sjoerd De Jong, a veteran Unreal Engine evangelist and former senior director at Epic Games, has announced his departure from the company after 12 years. De Jong revealed his decision in a LinkedIn post in June 2026, marking the end of a remarkable journey that began with his teenage work on Unreal Engine and culminated in a leadership role shaping the future of game development.
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June 22, 2026

Epic Games has offered all Fortnite players to discard D4vd-related items and receive a refund. The rapper is accused of murdering a 14-year-old girl.
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April 27, 2026

Epic Games has released update 5.07 for Fortnite, introducing an experimental system called Conversations — a tool for creating AI-driven NPCs with dynamic, unscripted dialogue. Creators of custom islands can now build characters that talk to players without relying on pre-written lines.
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April 19, 2026

According to Bloomberg, Epic Games is preparing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters — the release is scheduled for November this year.
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April 11, 2026

Nexon has halted the development of the ambitious Project EL game, which was supposed to be a fantasy action game similar to GTA. The decision was made after the appointment of a new executive chairman, Patrick Soderlund, known for his work on ARC Raiders.
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April 9, 2026

Epic Games is going through difficult times right now. It seemed that the studio's flagship project, Fortnite, would also be under threat. However, the developers intend to seriously diversify the game, right now the authors are simultaneously working on seven different modes, writes Insider Gaming.
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April 8, 2026

The developers of Marvel Rivals presented Deadpool and Jeff the shark in maid costumes. The new skins will be available on April 10th.
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April 8, 2026

Fortnite is still one of the most popular games in the world. But even with this in mind, Epic Games has entered a dark period that is difficult to survive without losses. This was stated by analyst Joost van Dreunen.
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April 7, 2026

Deadpool's famous dance to the song «Bye Bye Bye» became the cause of litigation. NSYNC choreographer Darrin Henson has filed a lawsuit against Sony, claiming that the company did not receive the rights to use his work.
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April 6, 2026

Polyarc Games, known for the Moss series of games, is laying off a significant number of employees. This decision turned out to be extremely difficult for the company, according to Gamingbolt.
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April 2, 2026

On April 3, the hit battle royale Fortnite will kick off a brand-new collaboration with the beloved animated series Phineas and Ferb. Fans can look forward to seeing Perry the Platypus and Dr. Doofenshmirtz join the chaos.
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April 2, 2026

Brainroot memes will appear in Fortnite. Skins Tung Tung Tung Sahur and Ballerina Cappuccino will be added to the royal battle. This is reported by the Dexerto.
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April 1, 2026

The developers of Fortnite have decided to go back in time. Epic Games has hinted at a collaboration with the Avengers, according to Insider Gaming.
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March 30, 2026

The situation with mass layoffs at Epic Games turned out to be much more serious than it might have initially seemed. It turned out that among the dismissed employees was a man with an incurable form of brain cancer, and now he has to urgently look for a replacement for his insurance policy, Dexerto reports.
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March 30, 2026

Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek — one of the creators of Half-Life 2, Portal, Left 4 Dead, and CS:GO — released a video harshly criticizing Epic Games and personally Tim Sweeney following the wave of layoffs at the company. More than a thousand employees were affected, and several modes in Fortnite were also shut down.
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March 28, 2026

Following the announcement of over 1,000 layoffs at Epic Games, company CEO Tim Sweeney posted a message on X that quickly turned into a meme.
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March 26, 2026

Players should not expect unique heroes created by the developers to appear in Marvel Rivals. At least, this will not happen in the near future due to the abundance of characters that have long existed in the Marvel universe.
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March 25, 2026

The development of Fortnite remains in question after massive layoff of Epic Games employees. Employees who were lucky enough to survive the dismissal admit that they cannot imagine how this will affect the studio's main project, IGN reports.
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March 25, 2026

Following mass layoffs, Epic Games announced
the shutdown of three modes in the popular battle royale Fortnite.
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March 25, 2026

One in five employees will be affected by the cuts. According to Tim Sweeney, “the current state of the gaming market is the toughest it has been in many years”: users are spending less, current-gen consoles are selling worse than the previous generation, and games are finding it increasingly difficult to compete for audience attention with other forms of entertainment.
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March 24, 2026

According to analytics firm Circana, 62% of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth players in the U.S. are over 35, and if you include everyone aged 30 and up, that share rises to 77%. It is yet another sign that gamers are “getting older.”
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March 24, 2026

The winter has finally arrived in Fortnite as the long-awaited Game of Thrones collaboration officially kicks off. Fans can now grab a dedicated bundle featuring iconic skins for Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, and the Night King.
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March 21, 2026

The world of Westeros is heading to Fortnite! A massive Game of Thrones collaboration is set to kick off on March 21, bringing Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, and the Night King to the battle royale. Alongside the iconic character skins, players can expect a fresh wave of themed cosmetic items. Early leaks have already surfaced online, giving us a first look at how these legends will appear in-game.
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March 20, 2026

Fortnite launches a crossover with the indie cooperative game Peak about rock climbers. Skins will appear in the shooter on March 21.
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March 19, 2026

Epic Games has unexpectedly fueled the hype for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 by dropping fresh trailers—and, judging by the footage, those old rumors about meme characters might not have been so far-fetched after all.
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March 19, 2026

Fortnite will return to Google Play worldwide on March 19. On the same day, the new Showdown season will begin in the game, giving fans several major reasons to head back to the island.
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March 18, 2026

PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii U are now retro consoles. GameStop, a major retail chain, has put an end to the disputes that have been going on for the past few years. The retailer has officially put these platforms on a par with the Sega Saturn and the Nintendo DS.
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March 17, 2026

While Fortnite and Unreal Engine generate billions, Tim Sweeney is spending millions to protect wildlife. The billionaire has already safeguarded more than 200 square kilometers of forest.
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March 17, 2026
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