Fortnite 42.40 Patch Notes (October 2026) Sprites & Obsession, Collab and More

Fortnite update 42.40 arrives on October 15, 2026, and it’s the final major patch of Chapter 7 Season 4. I went through the early notes and Epic’s Fortnitemares roadmap, and the big stories are two new Sprites and the Obsession collab. Here’s the quick snapshot:

Release Date and Downtime

Downtime starts at 4 AM ET on October 15, 2026, and servers should return around 6 AM ET. For readers in India, that’s roughly 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM IST. The patch covers Battle Royale, Reload, and Horde Rush.

New Sprites in 42.40

Epic is adding the last two Sprites of the season:

• Honey Sprite: sends bees after enemies who damage you.
• Obsession Sprite: lets One Wish Willow help you track down and collect other Sprites.

I’d grab both before the season ends. Cheat Codes make Sprite hunting easier, and trading with friends works too. Fortnite Underground notes the Honey Sprite was designed by community creator Conejito_sam, which is a nice touch. Epic hasn’t said whether new Sprite variants will follow, so keep an eye on the official X account after the patch goes live.

Obsession Collab and Other Fortnitemares Crossovers

The Obsession collab lands on October 15, with One Wish Willow arriving alongside the Obsession Sprite. Epic also lists more crossovers coming “throughout October”:

• Hazbin Hotel
• Predator: Badlands
• The Purge
• Slender Man
• Beetlejuice
• 99 Nights in the Forest
• Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights

Here’s something worth knowing: some outlets group these with 42.40, but Epic has only dated Obsession. Hazbin Hotel skins also weren’t in the first-week Item Shop schedule. I’d treat the rest as expected, not confirmed.

Match Overrides, Loot Hacks and Map Changes

• Match Overrides: early notes point to at least three more Override Cartridges, either squad-only boosts or lobby-wide ones.
• Loot Hacks: six new ones are expected, likely Fortnitemares-themed.
• Weapons: new additions are uncertain with the season nearly over.
• Map: no big changes expected, but the storm above Geno’s Machine keeps growing, seemingly opening a portal.

Where 42.40 Fits in Fortnitemares 2026?

Fortnitemares kicked off with the October 1 update, which added four Sprites: Spooky Dash, Vampire, The Deer, and Dumpster Dive. Update 42.40 completes the set with Honey and Obsession, so this is your last chance to finish the full Sprite collection. With roughly two weeks left in the season afterward, Epic probably won’t add much new beyond the collabs.

How I’d Prepare Before Downtime?

• Finish your current Fortnitemares Quests first, since Epic says more are coming this week.
• Open Pumpkin Chests, which one guide ties to the new Sprites.
• Check the Item Shop after 6 AM ET, since the Obsession collab is dated for October 15.
• Update the game early on console and PC so you can jump in the moment servers return.

Quests and Free Skins

Fortnitemares Quests unlock the Jack-A-Nape skin, and more quests arrive this week for XP and cosmetics. A new set of Kado Thorne Quests is also coming to Reload. You can also snag the Gold Punk skin by redeeming a Fortnite Gift Card before the event ends.

Bug Fixes in 42.40

• Weak Points may not appear on destructible objects on Nintendo Switch 2.
• Some Wonkeeland Cheat Codes overlap and can’t be interacted with.
• Custom Vehicle keybinds may revert to default.
• The Shield Potion glow can persist for a whole match.

FAQs

When does Fortnite update 42.40 release?

It goes live on October 15, 2026, after downtime starting at 4 AM ET. Expect servers back around 6 AM ET, though maintenance windows can occasionally run long.

What Sprites are in Fortnite 42.40?

The Honey Sprite and the Obsession Sprite, the last two of Chapter 7 Season 4.

Is Hazbin Hotel in Fortnite update 42.40?

Not confirmed. Epic lists it for October but hasn’t given a date.

Will 42.40 be the last update of the season?

Yes, it’s the final major update of Chapter 7 Season 4 (Override).