Fortnite’s 39.20 update brings one of the wildest crossovers yet as South Park crashes the island with themed skins, quests, and banter, alongside a brand-new Mythic weapon shaking up the meta and fresh gameplay changes to master before the next tournament week drops.
If you are wondering about what you can expect to see from the Fortnite 39.20 update, come with us as we break down all of the new content arriving in Chapter 7 Season 1.
Fortnite Update 39.20 Downtime Details
Downtime details for Fortnite Update 39.20 outline the maintenance window, expected service interruptions, and when players can anticipate the servers coming back online, along with notes on any downtime-driven changes and upcoming hotfix timelines.
The 39.20 update in Fortnite will arrive in the game after a scheduled downtime of 1-2 hours on January 9, 2026, at 4 AM ET. The Fortnite servers will go down, and playlists will be disabled during the downtime, allowing for a smooth transition into the new patch for all players.
We will keep you updated right here once servers are offline and update maintenance is underway.
Fortnite South Park Update Early Patch Notes for 39.20
Fortnite South Park Update 39.20 brings a fresh crossover, with a new Mythic, enhanced collaboration features, and a batch of balance tweaks designed to refresh combat and exploration for players diving into the Park-inspired content.
South Park Skins and Mini-Pass
The main highlight of the 39.20 update is the Fortnite South Park collaboration, bringing characters from the beloved animated series to the game. The collab features skins for the main crew, including:
- Eric Cartman
- Stan Marsh
- Kyle Broflovski
- Kenny McCormick
- Butters Stotch
The game puts them in mech suits, similar to Bart Simpson from The Simpsons collaboration. This is done to make their disproportionate designs from the show fit into the Fortnite aesthetic and make them align with the hitboxes.
The collab has also brought Towelie as a new Sidekick in the game, joining the ranks of SpongeBob as yet another iconic animated Sidekick. Apart from these cosmetics, the crossover will also feature the free Born in Chaos Mini Pass, allowing players to earn 13 South Park-themed rewards without spending any V-Bucks. This includes the Imaginationland Airship Glider and a Cheesy Poofs Rocketship Emote among others.
Stick of Truth Mythic
The Fortnite South Park collab is not limited to the cosmetics, as the 39.20 update will also introduce the Stick of Truth Mythic. This new item, based on the beloved ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ RPG, introduces the revolutionary mechanic of controlling the storm. When used, you can use the Stick of Truth to have the storm close around you
The Stick of Truth will spawn in the new Cartmanland POI, which will replace Wonkeeland in the 39.20 update. Since the item possesses such a powerful ability, it will be a single-use Mythic that could provide a significant advantage if used correctly.
Kenny’s Respawn Token
Another new item added with the 39.20 update is Kenny’s Respawn Token, a special single use Mythic. Kenny’s Respawn Token functions just like a Self-Revive kit in the game. However, what makes this token special is that it automatically reboots you when you get eliminated, completely bypassing the need to activate a Self-Revive.
Cheesy Poofs
The South Park collab’s list of items also includes the Cheesy Poofs, a brand new consumable that rapidly heals your health. What sets it apart from other healing items is that you can consume Cheesy Poofs even while you are sprinting, allowing you to heal on the go. This is one item that might impact the meta in Chapter 7 Season 1, allowing for more approaches when rotating.
New South Park Rift Anomaly
The Stick of Truth will not be the only gameplay-altering element in the 39.20 update, as the South Park collab will also bring a new Rift Anomaly titled “Everyone Kills Kenny.” This Rift Anomaly acts as a reference to one of South Park’s long-running gags of Kenny dying multiple times, only to return in the next episode. When this anomaly is active during a match, every player will receive a Self-Revive kit, making for some interesting competitive scenarios.
Quints (5 Player Battle Royale Lobbies)
The 39.20 update will also bring an addition that not many players saw coming. The developers are adding a new Battle Royale mode called Quints. This new mode will allow players to play BR matches with up to 5 players. The mode was first hinted at through the Fortnite South Park collab teaser image, where Butters could be seen waiting in a BR lobby with 4 other slots.
The Quints mode will be available for a limited time. Epic Games is set to remove it on February 5, 2026, along with the South Park crossover. However, if the mode proves to be popular enough, players can expect it to make a return later. It might even end up becoming a permanent mode like Trios.
Battle Pass and OG Pass Super Styles
With the release of the 39.20 update, Epic Games will also be unlocking three of the Bonus Pages in the Chapter 7 Season 1 Battle Pass. This will allow players to unlock Super Styles for the Battle Pass skins like Kingston and the Dark Voyager (Reality Redacted). Additionally, Super Styles for the OG Season 7 Pass will also be unlocked, allowing players to grind for new looks for the remixed OG skins like Lt. Winter.
New Weekly Quests
The Fortnite 39.20 update will also bring a set of new weekly quests for players to complete. While we don’t know what these quests will be as of yet, there is a chance that they tie into the new South Park collab while also progressing the Chapter 7 Season 1 storyline further.
Chainsaw Man Collab
Another crossover that could arrive with the Fortnite 39.20 update is the leaked Chainsaw Man collab. The collab was confirmed to be in the works by leakers like SamLeakss. As of now, Epic Games hasn’t confirmed the crossover’s arrival with this new update.
However, leakers have found a Jam Track for ‘Iris Out,’ the opening theme for ‘Chainsaw Man: The Reze Arc’ in the game files. This could be hinting at the crossover happening with the 39.20 update or the next Fortnite update, patch 39.30.
The Seven-themed Weapons
The Seven are long overdue for a return to the Fortnite storyline, and the 39.20 patch could finally bring hints towards the beloved group. According to leakers like Twitter, Epic Games added the Foundation Rift Rifle and Seven Cannon to the game files at the start of Chapter 7 Season 1. The developers could add these weapons to the loot pool with the Fortnite 39.20 update as a tease for the group’s return.
James Bond’s Aston Martin Car Body
The 39.20 update could also bring the much-awaited James Bond collab in the form of a new car body. Twitter shared by SamLeakss, Epic Games will soon add the Aston Martin Valhalla Car Body to the Item Shop. The vehicle will serve as James Bond’s primary car in the upcoming game ‘007: First Light‘, suggesting that other elements from the title could show up in the game later down the line.
How do you get South Park skins in Fortnite
South Park skins in Fortnite are primarily obtained through purchases in the Item Shop, with some related rewards available for free via quests. No full skins come from the free event pass, but it provides themed cosmetics to complement them.
Item Shop Bundles
The “Gonna Have Myself A Time Bundle” costs 4,000 V-Bucks and includes five mech-suited skins: Eric Cartman, Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Kenny McCormick, and Butters Stotch, plus back blings, pickaxes, and emotes like Alien Experiment and The Bus Stop.
Individual skins cost 1,500 V-Bucks each, and the Towelie sidekick is sold separately for the same price.
These items remain available until February 5, 2026, at 8 PM ET, as part of the limited-time event.
Free Rewards
Complete quests in the Born in Chaos Mini Pass (free, no V-Bucks needed) across six parts-Friendly Faces, Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny, and Butters-for rewards like Memberberries, pickaxes (e.g., Kyle’s Cardboard Sword, Butters’ Hammer of Chaos), and the Imaginationland Airship glider after finishing four quests per batch.
Quests involve tasks like riding Cartmanland attractions, using the Stick of Truth, eliminating players, or visiting specific POIs.
These unlock progressively without purchase, enhancing the South Park theme during the event.
Which South Park items are in the Item Shop bundle
Gonna Have Myself A Time Bundle costs 4,000 V-Bucks and packs 17 South Park items, offering the best value over individual buys.
Included Items
| Category | Items |
|---|---|
| Outfits (5) | Eric Cartman, Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Kenny McCormick (mech-suited), Butters Stotch |
| Back Blings (4) | Cartman’s Frog, Professor Chaos’ Cape, Princess Kenny’s Unicorn Bear, Kyle’s Warrior Wings, Stan’s Derby Entry |
| Pickaxes (5) | Kyle’s Cardboard Sword, AWESOM-O Crowbar, Stan’s Bus Stop Sign, Butters’ Hammer of Chaos, Princess Kenny’s Royal Scepter |
| Emotes (2) | Alien Experiment, The Bus Stop |
| Cape (1) | Professor Chaos’ Cape (back bling variant) |
Towelie sidekick sells separately for 1,500 V-Bucks and pairs with any skin.
Bundle saves from the 10,800 V-Buck individual total and stays in the Item Shop through early February 2026.
