
Epic Games just dropped a bombshell at Unreal Fest 2026 in Chicago. During the State of Unreal showcase on June 17, 2026, Epic confirmed 30+ gaming collaborations heading to Fortnite throughout 2026 and into 2027. These crossovers are tied to Epic’s gift-with-purchase program on the Epic Games Store — buy the partner game, get a free Fortnite cosmetic. Four specific collabs were spotlighted on stage, and they’re some of the most exciting in Fortnite history. Here’s everything confirmed so far.
| Collab | Game Genre | Expected Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds | Racing | 2026 |
| Phantom Blade Zero | Action RPG | ~October 2026 |
| Control Resonant | Action-Adventure | ~September 2026 |
| Vampire Survivors | Roguelite | TBA |
The biggest announcement is easily the Sonic the Hedgehog collab. Based on the 2025 racing title Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, players who purchase the game on the Epic Games Store will receive Fortnite cosmetics for free. Whether this means a full Sonic skin or vehicle/racing cosmetics isn’t confirmed yet — but after years of fan requests, Sonic is finally coming to the island.
S-Game’s Phantom Blade Zero was already hinted at when Epic announced its new EGS partners earlier in 2026. The game — an ancient Chinese-setting action RPG — was pushed to October 2026, so expect the Fortnite collab to land around the same window. Players can likely expect either a Soul character skin or reactive cosmetics inspired by the game’s wuxia aesthetic.
Remedy Entertainment’s Control Resonant is another standout. The game releases in September 2026, and the Fortnite collab will likely drop alongside or shortly after launch. Fans are hoping to see Jesse and Dylan Faden — the Faden siblings — show up on the island. Control’s supernatural, brutalist style would translate brilliantly into Fortnite cosmetics.
The rogue-like vampire slaying indie hit is crossing over with Fortnite — but details here are slim. No specific cosmetics or timeline were revealed on stage at Unreal Fest. Given Vampire Survivors’ quirky visual identity, this could be one of the more creative crossovers in the lineup.
These 2026 gaming collabs all operate through Epic’s gift-with-purchase system:
Epic confirmed this model already delivered 30+ collabs in 2026 with more carrying into 2027. Earlier examples include the Resident Evil Requiem Grace Ashcroft skin and Crimson Desert cosmetics — both part of the same EGS-linked program.
Pro Tip: If you’re a fan of any partner title, buying it on EGS instead of another storefront gets you a free Fortnite skin on top. It’s a genuine double win.
Beyond collabs, the State of Unreal 2026 had other big news relevant to Fortnite players:
The collab news pairs nicely with Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 currently running — read our full Season 3 breakdown here for map changes, Sprites mechanics, and John Wick Battle Pass details.
Epic hasn’t given specific dates for any of the four announced collabs. Phantom Blade Zero is expected around October 2026, and Control Resonant around September 2026 to align with their game launches.
Yes. These collabs use Epic’s gift-with-purchase system — you receive the Fortnite cosmetic by buying the partner game on the Epic Games Store.
That hasn’t been officially confirmed yet. It could be a Sonic character skin, a vehicle wrap, or both — Epic is yet to reveal the specific items.
Epic confirmed 30+ gaming collaborations for 2026 at Unreal Fest, with more continuing into 2027. Only four were specifically named on stage.