Epic Games has made it official that Fortnite is teaming up with the horror phenomenon Poppy Playtime, with the legendary blue monster Huggy Wuggy coming to the battle royale on October 23, 2025.
The news broke in a cryptic teaser clip published by Mob Entertainment, the development studio behind Poppy Playtime, presenting itself as security footage from the defunct Playtime Co. factory. The clip, named “Security_0783.AVI,” records Huggy Wuggy standing still in the lobby of the toy factory when an unmistakable Fortnite rift portal materializes behind him, yanking the colossal mascot into another universe.
The Poppy Playtime collaboration comes as part of Fortnitemares 2025, Epic Games’ biggest Halloween event to date. The timing could not be more apt. October 23 positions the release advantageously within the Halloween season while providing fans something to look forward to after the initial rush of Halloween content.
This crossover represents a significant milestone for both franchises. Poppy Playtime, which launched in 2021, quickly captured audiences with its unsettling blend of childlike toy aesthetics and psychological horror, drawing comparisons to Five Nights at Freddy’s. Meanwhile, Fortnite continues its streak of high-profile collaborations, cementing its position as the ultimate crossover platform in gaming.
Although official information is scarce, leaked reports indicate that Huggy Wuggy will be the main skin available through this collaboration. The beloved character, eight feet tall with blue fur, ghostly black eyes, and an abnormally wide smile, surprisingly adapts well to Fortnite’s bright art style.
Avid fans spotted the release date among the static of the teaser video, where “10-23-2025” flashed momentarily on screen. The exactness is characteristic of how Mob Entertainment usually creates hype through cryptic information and concealed content.
The Poppy Playtime collaboration is added to a record-breaking roster of horror crossovers for Fortnitemares 2025. The K-Pop Demon Hunters event is already playable, having debuted on October 2 with Rumi, Mira, and Zoey skins, as well as an overhauled Demon Rush limited-time mode.
Other established partnerships are Ghostface from Scream, Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th, Art the Clown from Terrifier, and, unexpectedly, the Scooby-Doo mystery gang. This cross-section of characters indicates Epic Games’ approach to offering a mix of truly scary material alongside more suitable family fare.