K-pop power collides with supernatural mayhem as Fortnite’s 37.40 update brings Demon Hunters, the eerie return of Fortnitemares, and teasers linking back to the nostalgic chaos of OG Season 6.
However, before that, KPop Demon Hunters have taken over and brought their own charm with a new game mode for players to enjoy with this update. So if you’d like to know everything that’s being added to Fortnite today, here are the full patch notes.
Fortnite Update Today 37.40 Full Patch Notes
Update 37.40 introduces the awaited Fortnitemares event, bringing KPop Demon Hunters and Halloween-themed content to the island. New quests, limited-time modes, and spooky decorations refresh the atmosphere, while gameplay adjustments improve balance across Battle Royale and Creative modes. Epic Games also teases the return of OG Season 6, hinting at classic weapons, locations, and cosmetics making a temporary comeback during this crossover event.
KPop Demon Hunters Drop In with Demon Rush LTM
Fortnite has released the KPop Demon Hunters crossover with skins for Mira, Rumi, and Zoey, as well as accompanying cosmetics such as Backblings, Pickaxes, and emotes, which are now available in the Item Shop.
Apart from this, a new Demon Rush LTM has been released, which is a unique spin on Horde Rush mode, and players can now play it in Fortnite. Epic has also released new quests and rewards in the game through which players can win massive XP and some free KPop Demon Hunters rewards.
New mythic weapons based on the collab are also available to use in Battle Royale and Demon Rush mode, which you can find in Rare Chests.
OG Season 6 Arrives!
Fortnite OG Season 6 has been released after the Red Cube dissolved in Loot Lake. The new season brings a brand new Battle Pass worth 950 V-Bucks with three remixed skins on classic designs: War Wolf Dire, Omen Hunter Calamity, and Yon Dar 3000.
The new season also adds some classic items like Quad Launcher, Chiller Traps, Six Shooter, and Balloons for players to enjoy. A new item called the Havoc Stone has also been added to the loot pool, and it grants players up to 45 seconds of Nitro when consumed. You can now experience the full season now on OG mode.
Season 4 Bugs and Items Vaulted
In the latest Fortnite update, Epic has now vaulted the entire Chapter 6 Season 4 content in Battle Royale, which includes Bugs, Queen Bugs Bosses, Medallions, Bug Blaster and Swarmstrike Launcher, O.X.R. Ranks, and Drop Pods.
Furthermore, POI banners can now be claimed with 3x speed each time you emote, and Bunkers will always remain open in every match. KPop Demon Hunters’ mythic weapons are also available in the game and will remain available in Competitive lobbies as well.
Fortnitemares Kicks Off on October 9
Fortnitemares is officially kicking off on October 9, and Doja Cat has confirmed that she is joining Fortnite as an evil boss called The Mother of Thorns and an Icon Skin in Battle Royale. Plus, leaks have now confirmed that Scooby Doo, Jason Voorhees, and Tron Ares are the next big crossovers, which will be released in a future update.
Files for the upcoming Fortnitemares update have been added, and a new Reload map, which is based on a similar haunting vibe, will also drop on the same day. Early Access Cup for the same will begin tomorrow, where you can even win a free skin.
How to unlock KPop Demon Hunters skins for free
KPop Demon Hunters skins like Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are primarily available for purchase in the Fortnite Item Shop bundles, but no full skins can be unlocked entirely for free through quests or levels.
Free Cosmetics
Reach 4 account levels to unlock Zoey’s Emoticon, and 8 levels for the HUNTR/X Unite loading screen; these progress faster via KPop Demon Hunters quests worth 10k XP each. Complete 4 Demon Rush quests for a banner icon, 8 for the Playful Derpy emoticon, and 12 for the HUNTR/X spray.
Quest Details
Quests involve using mythic items like Rumi’s Empowered Sword, Mira’s X-tra Spicy Ramyeon, Zoey’s Bubble Shield, and Tiger’s Teleporting Mask in Demon Rush LTM or general modes. Additional Demon Rush-specific quests released in batches, with the first extra set on October 8, 2025, expiring October 9.
Paid Options
Full skins require buying bundles (e.g., Rumi Huntr/X), though some videos mention temporary access via Fortnite Crew subscription before canceling. No confirmed permanent free skin unlocks exist beyond cosmetics.
Which KPop Demon Hunters items are free and how to earn each
Free KPop Demon Hunters items in Fortnite’s Update 37.40 are unlocked via account levels and Demon Rush quests, offering cosmetics without V-Bucks cost.
Level-Based Rewards
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Special Ramyeon Emoticon: Earn 4 account levels in any mode (quests grant 10k XP each to speed progress).
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HUNTR/X Unite Loading Screen: Earn 8 account levels.
Demon Rush Quest Rewards
Quests released in batches (initial set October 2, more on October 8, expiring October 9, 2025) involve mythic items like Rumi’s Empowered Sword, Zoey’s Bubble Shield, Mira’s X-tra Spicy Ramyeon, and Tiger’s Teleporting Mask in Demon Rush LTM.
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Derpy Banner Icon: Complete 4 Demon Rush quests (e.g., hire Rumi/Mira/Zoey, top 5 in BR/ZB).
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Playful Derpy Emoticon: Complete 8 Demon Rush quests.
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HUNTR/X Spray: Complete 12 Demon Rush quests.
Quest Tips
Play Demon Rush (Horde Rush variant) for natural progress; hire NPCs at rest areas for free, survive waves, and use mythics. Additional quests ran weekly until November 1.
