Grammy-winning recording artist Doja Cat will haunt the Fortnite island this Halloween, unleashing her tough persona to Epic Games’ seasonal Fortnitemares celebration as both a playable character and main villain. The partnership, officially announced on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, is a historic first where an artist plays dual roles in the battle royale sensation.
Doja Cat’s Fortnite introduction revolves around her evil alter ego, The Mother of Thorns, who is “a trickster, enchantress, and sorceress” whose “fear is her greatest delight”. The unveiling happened during a memorable Tonight Show bit where Doja Cat was subject to a “Real or Fake” Fortnite skin test and ended with the dramatic reveal of her own character.
The theatrical unveil saw Doja Cat reclining upon a real-life copy of The Mother of Thorns’ throne, complete with gothic styling and twisted thorns that reflect her in-game boss aesthetic. The artist was thrilled with her “villain era,” celebrating Epic Games turning her into a boss for their largest-ever Halloween event.
The latest leaks from well-known Fortnite dataminer x103p confirm that fans will get not one, but two separate Doja Cat Icon Series skins. The leaked screenshots display various cosmetic designs, with one outfit said to be based on her “Agora Hills” music video look. This two-skin strategy is in line with Epic Games’ practice of providing several styles for high-profile celebrity partnerships.
From industry reports, the entire package will most likely contain other cosmetics like back bling, pickaxe, emotes, and possibly limited Jam Tracks from the Doja Cat repertoire. Based on past Icon Series price trends, the entire bundle will probably cost around 2,800 V-Bucks.
The Mother of Thorns will be the overall central antagonist when Fortnitemares 2025 launches on October 9, 2025, lasting until November 1. Leaks indicate Doja Cat will have her own Point of Interest (POI) on the battle royale map, possibly usurping the classic Freaky Fields spot that was held by other Halloween bosses in years past.
The strategic October drop puts Doja Cat’s skins in Fortnite’s prime Halloween activity season, when player expenditure on holiday cosmetics historically peaks for the year.