Jason Voorhees has slashed his way into Fortnite, and fans are racing to grab his terrifying skin without spending a single V-Buck-here’s how you can add the masked killer to your collection for free before the event disappears.
However, it’s the terrifying bosses, Jason and Doja Cat (Mother of Thorns), who are truly giving players a tough fight on the island as they try and eliminate these bosses for their mythic weapons and medallions. While the Mother of Thorns is already out in the Item Shop, it’s Jason who’s coming in next. But before that, you can stand a chance to win his skin for free via the upcoming Jason Haunted Cup.
Fortnite Jason Haunted Cup Start Date and Rewards
The Fortnite Jason Haunted Cup begins on January 21, 2026, marking the first event tied to the Jason Voorhees collaboration. Players can compete in Duos mode to earn the Jason Voorhees outfit and matching accessories before they reach the Item Shop. Top-ranking teams in each region will receive the full set, while those who score a specific number of points can earn themed cosmetics such as the machete pickaxe, camper back bling, and a special spray inspired by Camp Crystal Lake.
Jason Haunted Cup is a single-day Fortnite tournament that takes place on October 16, 2025 (check local timings in the compete tab in-game) and will be a 4-hour-long competition among players.
The format of the Twitter and will take place in the game’s Reload mode, which has a new Nitemare Island update live in the game. If you manage to grab 8 points throughout the tournament, you’ll unlock the TGIF emoticon, and if you’re one of the top placements in your region, you’ll win the Jason Outfit and the entire skin bundle.
When Does Jason Voorhees Come Out in Fortnite?
Jason Voorhees is expected to appear in Fortnite during the upcoming horror-themed event, which Epic Games plans to launch near the end of October 2026. The release will likely coincide with special challenges and limited-time quests related to classic horror movie icons. Players can anticipate early access through item shop rotations or bundle offers a few days before the main event officially begins.
As per leaks, Jason skin will release on October 17, at 8 PM ET in the Fortnite Item Shop.
Players will be able to grab the entire skin bundle as soon as it comes out in the shop; however, if you’d like it early, better play the cup and place in the top spot with your duo!
All Fortnite Jason Collab Items and Rumored Prices
The Jason Voorhees collaboration in Fortnite includes the main Jason skin, a machete pickaxe, the Camp Crystal Lake-themed back bling, a creepy glider, and a blood-red weapon wrap. Rumors suggest the full bundle may cost around 2,400 V-Bucks, while individual items could range between 500 and 1,500 V-Bucks each. Fortnite leakers also mention possible alternate skin styles inspired by different Friday the 13th movies, giving players multiple versions of Jason to equip.
While only the two cosmetics, an emoticon, and an outfit have been revealed so far, the Jason cosmetic bundle in Fortnite may consist of the following items, with their rumored prices below:
- Jason Outfit – 1,500 V-Bucks
- Jason’s Knife Back Bling/Pickaxe Combo – 800 V-Bucks
- Jason’s Walk Emote – 500 V-Bucks
- Jason’s Knife Emote – 300 V-Bucks
- Friday The 13th Wrap – 300 V-Bucks
- Full Bundle: 2,200 V-Bucks
How to join the Jason Haunted Cup in Fortnite Reload mode
You join the Jason Haunted Cup directly from Fortnite’s in-game Compete tab once your account meets the eligibility rules.
Basic requirements
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Be at least 13 years old (or your country’s minimum age) and have account level 50 or higher.
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Turn on two-factor/Multi-Factor Authentication (2FA/MFA) on your Epic Games account before the event.
Finding the Jason Haunted Cup
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Open Fortnite, go to the Compete tab at the top menu, then scroll until you see the “Jason Haunted Cup” tournament panel.
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Select it to see your region’s exact start time and confirm the mode is Duos – Reload (Fortnite Reload).
Registering and queueing
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With your duo partner in your party, select the Jason Haunted Cup tile and press the button shown to Join/Play the event; this automatically registers your team.
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When the time window opens, ready up in the Jason Haunted Cup playlist and play up to the allowed number of matches (usually 10 within about 2.5-4 hours).
Mode and tips (Reload)
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The tournament uses Duos Reload, so practice the Reload/Nightmares island map in regular Reload beforehand to learn POIs and loot routes.
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Earn points from eliminations and high placements; finishing near the top of your region’s leaderboard is what unlocks early access to the Jason skin.
How to register for the Jason Haunted Cup in Fortnite Reload mode
Registering for the Jason Haunted Cup is done entirely inside Fortnite through the Compete tab once you meet the basic requirements.
Prerequisites
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Be at least 13 years old (or your country’s minimum required age) and have your Epic Games account in good standing.
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Have account level 50 or higher and enable Multi-Factor / Two-Factor Authentication (MFA/2FA) on your Epic account.
In-game registration steps
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Open Fortnite, go to the top menu, and select the Compete tab, then look for the “Jason Haunted Cup” tournament tile (it will show your region and date/time).
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Party up with your Duo partner, select the Jason Haunted Cup tile, and press the Play/Join button shown on that screen; this automatically registers your Duo for the Duos Reload cup during the listed time window.
