Fortnite Status: Halloween Update Unleashes Iconic Villains and Chainsaws

Fortnite Status October Update Overview

On October 12, following a last-minute 24-hour delay, Fortnite’s massive Halloween update will go live on all platforms, bringing Edward Scissorhands, Leatherface, Cruella DeVille, Billy the Puppet from Saw, useable chainsaws, and more to the battle royale.

There’s a chill in the air. The leaves are starting to turn orange and brown. And everywhere you look, empty stores are turning into Spirit Halloween pop-up shops. That can only mean one thing: It’s October, the spookiest month of the year. And soon Halloween will arrive and, as in past years, that means creepy characters, horror icons, and other villainous baddies will be arriving in Fortnite.

Fortnightmares 2024 Trailer

On October 11, Epic posted a new trailer for Fortnightmares 2024, showcasing some of the new skins, locations, and items for this year’s spooky event.

Some characters in the trailer, leaked earlier today, had previously been datamined. For example, we knew Leatherface and Billy The Puppet were arriving in Fortnite as teased before.

However, Edward Scissorhands was a surprise. The eponymous star of Tim Burton’s classic 1990 film appears briefly in the trailer, carving some ice, indicating availability in the update.

New Features for Players

• Playability: The update includes chainsaws as melee weapons.
• Gameplay: These chainsaws can also function as pseudo-vehicles.
• Character Designs: The design for Disney villains like Cruella DeVille, Captain Hook, and Maleficent is promising.

Epic seems to have effectively transitioned these iconic figures into 3D for the battle royale.

As a Fortnite enthusiast, October lover, and big fan of Halloween events in video games, Fortnightmares 2024 is shaping up to be spectacular. Let's hope it goes live on time!