It’s that spooky time of year again - Fortnitemares 2025 has arrived, bringing fresh challenges, haunting skins, and exclusive Halloween-themed rewards to Fortnite. This annual event is one of the most exciting seasonal updates, and this year’s edition goes even bigger, with new quests, returning monsters, and limited-time cosmetics you won’t want to miss. Here’s your complete guide to unlocking every skin and reward before the event ends.
Event Duration & Overview
Fortnitemares 2025 runs from October 8 to November 5, giving players nearly a month to complete challenges and claim all available rewards. The event centers around Haunted Havens, a new area filled with spectral NPCs, dark lore, and daily missions.
This year, Epic Games also introduced "Nightfall Quests" - a set of progressive tasks that unlock cosmetics and in-game currency as you play.
How to Unlock Fortnitemares Skins
Free Unlockable Skins
1. Specter Shade (Epic Outfit)
How to Unlock: Complete all 10 Nightfall Quests.
Tip: Most missions involve eliminations in Haunted Havens or using Halloween weapons like the Pumpkin Launcher.
2. Cursed Captain (Rare Outfit)
How to Unlock: Finish 25 daily Fortnitemares challenges before November 5.
Pro Tip: Log in daily; even easy missions like "Survive Storm Circles" count.
Premium Store Skins
1. Witchlight Vex (Legendary Outfit)
Cost: 1,800 V-Bucks
Bonus: Includes glowing weapon wrap and animated back bling.
2. Jack Revenant Bundle
Cost: 2,200 V-Bucks
Includes: Outfit, Back Bling, Pickaxe, Loading Screen.
Why It’s Popular: The bundle reacts to eliminations with changing flame effects.
Full Reward List
Beyond skins, Fortnitemares 2025 offers tons of thematic rewards that fit the Halloween vibe. Here’s what you can earn by completing event challenges:
Reward | Requirement | Type |
Ghostly Glider | Complete 3 Nightfall Quests | Glider |
Pumpkin Pulse Wrap | Eliminate 50 opponents during event | Weapon Wrap |
Grave Dancer Emote | Finish 10 Daily Challenges | Emote |
Spectral Steps Back Bling | Reach Top 10 in Battle Royale 5 times | Back Bling |
Nightmare Fuel Music Pack | Log in for 5 consecutive days | Music Track |
Completing all Nightfall Quests also grants the "Phantom Master" Loading Screen, which ties into Fortnite’s evolving Halloween lore.
Returning Limited-Time Modes
Fortnitemares wouldn’t be complete without some returning chaos. Here’s what’s back for 2025:
Horde Rush: Undead Rising – The fan-favorite survival mode with new boss waves.
Zombie Zero Build Mode – A no-build version featuring random loot drops and bonus XP.
Trick or Treat Loot Chests – Found across the island, filled with candy buffs and rare loot.
Participating in these LTMs also earns event XP, which helps complete your Nightfall Quests faster.
Pro Tips to Maximize Rewards
Prioritize Quests with XP Multipliers: Nightfall Quests stack XP bonuses - completing them early speeds up progress.
Squad Up: Party quests allow shared progress, so you can complete more missions in less time.
Don’t Forget Login Rewards: Some cosmetics are granted automatically just for logging in during the event period.
Save V-Bucks for Final Week Sales: Epic often adds surprise bundles or price drops near the end of Fortnitemares.
Bonus: Secret "Shadow Mask" Unlock
There’s also a hidden bonus skin, the Shadow Mask, tied to a secret questline. To unlock it:
Visit the Gravewatch Ruins (east of Feral Fields).
Collect 5 spectral tokens hidden in crypts.
Eliminate 10 ghost NPCs using a melee weapon.
Once done, you’ll receive the Shadow Mask Outfit and Phantom Scythe Pickaxe directly in your locker.
Final Thoughts
Fortnitemares 2025 continues Epic’s tradition of blending fun, horror, and rewards into one unmissable event. Whether you’re hunting down rare cosmetics or just vibing in spooky LTMs with friends, there’s something for everyone this season.
Don’t wait until the final days - the event ends November 5, and once these skins are gone, they may not return until next year’s haunting begins.
