Epic Games teases fresh Fortnite partnerships, promising exclusive cosmetics and guides that reshape battle royale play.
While players are already anticipating the recently teased Fortnite Honkai Star Rail collab, Epic has gone one step further and officially announced a new cross-promotion program that will act as connective tissue between the Epic Games Store and the Fortnite ecosystem.
Epic Games Confirms New Gaming Partners for Fortnite Collabs
Epic Games has announced several new gaming partners joining Fortnite for upcoming collaborations, expanding the range of crossover events and themed cosmetics players can expect. These partnerships are set to bring characters, gear, and new creative content from popular franchises into the game, continuing Fortnite’s trend of blending different gaming worlds into its universe. Players can look forward to unique skins and items tied to these collaborations, which will roll out through upcoming seasonal updates.
Starting in the first half of 2026, players who purchase eligible third-party titles through the Epic Games Store will automatically unlock exclusive Fortnite cosmetics like new gaming legends skins for free. This new program will focus on using the marketing power of Fortnite to boost sales for third-party developers on the Epic Games Store.
Epic has already secured a bunch of big-name studios for the launch of this cross-promotion program. While we don’t know the specific skins and other cosmetics that will be attached to most of these crossovers, these are the developers that are confirmed to be participating so far:
Capcom
Capcom is easily the biggest name in this first group of new Epic Games Store gaming partners. The studio is known for iconic series like Resident Evil and Capcom. The partnership will seemingly be tied to the upcoming release of Resident Evil: Requiem, bringing skins for the main character, Grace Ashcroft, and a new skin for Leon S. Kennedy.
miHoYo (HoYoverse)
miHoYo is best known for beloved gacha titles like Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. The first wave of this partnership is expected to arrive with the Fortnite 39.40 update, bringing Kafka and Blade from Honkai Star Rail to the Fortnite Island.
Pearl Abyss
The studio behind the upcoming open-world RPG Crimson Desert. This collaboration is already active, allowing players to get a free Fortnite Crimson Desert skin by pre-purchasing the upcoming title through the Epic Games Store. Additionally, the Kliff skin from the promotion is likely to be added to the Fortnite Item Shop after the game’s full launch.
S-Game
S-Game, the studio behind the upcoming action title, Phantom Blade Zero, is also part of the new gaming collab partners. The partnership is expected to bring reactive skins to Fortnite, inspired by the aesthetics of Phantom Blade Zero.
MintRocket
A wildcard entry in this list, MintRocket is the studio behind the surprise indie hit Dave the Diver, and is definitely the most unique studio in the program. With animated skins dominating Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 with collaborations like the Fortnite South Park skins, it will be interesting to see how MintRocket’s artstyle and aesthetic transfer over to the world of Fortnite.
Kakao Games
The publisher for iconic ARPGs like Path of Exile, Kakao Games’ collab with Fortnite is expected to focus on gritty fantasy comics. It is likely that Fortnite will start rewarding players for Path of Exile expansions (or currency) purchases through the Epic Games Store.
How do I unlock cosmetics through Epic Games Store purchases
To unlock Fortnite cosmetics through Epic Games Store purchases, buy participating third-party games on the Epic platform, which automatically grants matching Fortnite items and profile avatars to your linked Epic account.
Step-by-Step Process
Ensure you’re logged into the same Epic Games account across Fortnite and the Epic Games Store launcher.
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Purchase a qualifying game, such as preorders for Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem (Grace Ashcroft skin), Pearl Abyss’s Crimson Desert (Kliff skin), or titles from miHoYo, S-Game’s Phantom Blade Zero, MintRocket’s Dave the Diver, or Kakao Games’ Path of Exile.
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The cosmetics unlock automatically post-purchase-no extra redemption code needed-and appear in your Fortnite locker once the game processes (often immediate for preorders).
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Check your Epic account profile for the matching avatar; it syncs across titles.
Current Availability
This program launched in early 2026 to boost Epic Store sales, with initial partners announced in February. More titles will join throughout the year; monitor the Epic Store front page or Fortnite news for banners highlighting deals. Older promotions (e.g., Alan Wake 2 skin) followed similar auto-unlock logic but have expired.
What Fortnite cosmetics come with Resident Evil Requiem preorder
Preordering Resident Evil Requiem on the Epic Games Store grants the Grace Ashcroft outfit (skin) in Fortnite, automatically linked to your Epic account.
Included Cosmetics
The main reward is the Grace Ashcroft skin, featuring the FBI agent protagonist from the game. Official announcements mention “Grace’s Outfit and other items,” but specifics beyond the skin remain undisclosed as of early 2026.
Unlock Details
Preorder the Standard ($69.99) or Deluxe Edition ($79.99) before February 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET via the Epic Games Store-no code redemption required. The cosmetics arrive in your Fortnite locker in March 2026, timed with the game’s hype buildup.
Alternatives
Post-preorder window, purchase the skin in Fortnite’s Item Shop using V-Bucks. Use the same Epic account across platforms for seamless syncing.
