Fortnite enthusiasts can anticipate an upcoming collaboration with South Park characters, introducing a wave of new cosmetic items and alterations to Fortnite Chapter 7. Epic Games officially confirmed the South Park partnership following widespread speculation, unveiling a trailer featuring iconic characters like Cartman and his crew traversing into the Fortnite universe through mystical means wielded by Butters and the Stick of Truth.
Scheduled to kick off on January 9, 2025, at 4 PM PT, the South Park x Fortnite crossover will mark a significant event for players. Despite a slight delay for UK players until midnight on January 10, the extended wait promises an entire weekend of exploration within the new update. The collaboration is set to conclude on February 5, 2026, giving gamers ample time to engage with the special content.
Five distinctive character skins inspired by the core South Park gang are expected to be available for purchase at 1,500 V-Bucks each. Additionally, a new Sidekick, Towelie, can be acquired for 1,200 V-Bucks, while a South Park bundle is projected to be priced between 3,200 and 3,800 V-Bucks.
Beyond the cosmetic additions, the collaboration will transform the Wonkeeland POI on the Fortnite map into ‘Cartmanland’ for the event duration. Moreover, a new consumable item named Cheesy Poofs will be introduced, offering health restoration and temporary speed enhancement. Speculations hint at the Stick of Truth appearing as a Mythic item controlled by Butters, possibly influencing the storm’s direction.
One significant gameplay change is the introduction of larger party sizes, allowing up to five players to queue up as ‘Quints’ for matches. Whether this feature will persist beyond the collaboration remains uncertain, but it adds an intriguing dynamic to gameplay that may capture player interest enough for Epic Games to retain it permanently.