When is South Park Coming to Fortnite?
South Park joins Fortnite on January 9, 2026, timed with a major Chapter 7 update and post-downtime content refresh.
On X, the official Fortnite account @Fortnite teased the collab with a short post reading “Chaos, loading… 1.9.26,” pointing directly to a January 9, 2026 in-game arrival.
The plan is simple: servers go down for the usual update window, then once downtime ends, the South Park items and mode begin rolling out in the game’s ecosystem.
This fits the pattern from other big Fortnite collabs, where Epic lines up cosmetics, a themed mode, and sometimes a mini-pass right after an update rather than dropping them randomly mid-week.
For anyone who remembers sitting in queues for previous events, getting in early on that day will likely be the smart move.
What to Expect in Fortnite X South Park Collab?
The South Park collab is bringing more than just a couple of shop skins, with Epic teasing a new game mode tied directly to the crossover.
Early details suggest this mode will support expanded squad setups (leakers have floated five-player teams), which fits Fortnite’s recent push into more experimental playlists and social modes.
The overall feel leans toward a mini-event rather than a quick cosmetic promotion, closer to the way the Simpsons and other cartoon crossovers have reshaped the island for short bursts.
It is the kind of collab that encourages logging on for the experience, not just for a quick locker purchase.
A few elements players can reasonably look out for, based on official teases and long-running leak chatter:
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A South Park–themed limited-time mode tied to Butters/Professor Chaos, shown in Epic’s reveal art.
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Event-style challenges that reward cosmetics or XP as players try out the new mode.
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Integration into Chapter 7’s broader collab wave, alongside other 2026 crossovers hinted in recent update coverage.
South Park Fortnite Skins
The first confirmed South Park skin coming to Fortnite is Butters, with Epic teasing a Professor Chaos-style look or alternate style using the tagline “Prepare for Chaos.” The reveal image focuses on Butters but strongly hints at more characters joining him, with most speculation centering on Cartman and at least one more of the main kids.
There is still some curiosity about how these characters will be scaled in-game, since their original designs are much shorter and more stylized than typical Fortnite models, but the expectation is that they will follow a similar approach to the Simpsons skins, using a cel-shaded style that keeps the cartoon look intact while fitting the hitbox rules.
For players planning ahead, the safest assumptions right now are:
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Butters will be available when the collab goes live on January 9, likely in the Item Shop and possibly bundled with a Professor Chaos variant.
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At least two more South Park characters are expected during the same update window or shortly after, though their exact names and bundle structure have not been officially listed yet.
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South Park skins should be part of a broader cosmetic set, including back blings, emotes, and possibly a themed pass or mini-track of free rewards for active players.
Disclaimer: The details provided here are based on official announcements, leaks, and industry reports as of January 2026. Information such as skins, game modes, and features may be subject to change upon the official release of the collaboration. Readers should verify details through official Fortnite channels once the update goes live.
