Batman is arriving in Fortnite in a form nobody expected. Instead of a new outfit or gadget, the Dark Knight shows up as a collectible Sprite tied to Chapter 7 Season 3. If you have been chasing every Sprite variant this season, here is exactly when the Batman Sprite unlocks and how to add it to your inventory.
Quick answer: The Batman Sprite goes live on Thursday, July 16, 2026 with the v41.20 update. Once servers are back up, open Sprite Chests around the map or eliminate an opponent carrying the Batman Sprite to claim it.
Release time: July 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM PT (7:00 AM ET)
Batman Sprite release date and time by region
The Sprite unlocks alongside the DC Summer collab once the v41.20 update finishes and servers come back online. Epic typically brings servers down in the early morning Pacific window, so treat the times below as the expected go-live rather than a locked minute.
| Region | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific (PT) | July 16 | 4:00 AM |
| Eastern (ET) | July 16 | 7:00 AM |
| Brazil (BRT) | July 16 | 8:00 AM |
| United Kingdom (BST) | July 16 | 12:00 PM |
| Europe (CEST) | July 16 | 1:00 PM |
| India (IST) | July 16 | 4:30 PM |
| Japan (JST) | July 16 | 8:00 PM |
| Australia (AEST) | July 16 | 9:00 PM |
There is no early-access path. Anything claiming to unlock the Batman Sprite before the update is inaccurate, so wait for the servers to return on July 16.
Two ways to get the Batman Sprite
After the update lands, the Batman Sprite drops through normal match activity. Both methods work in standard Battle Royale, and you do not need to buy anything from the Item Shop to collect it.
Method 1: Search Sprite Chests scattered across the island. Cracking one open gives you a chance at the Batman Sprite without needing a fight, which makes it the safer route if you want to farm quietly and stay away from other players.
Method 2: Eliminate an opponent who already has the Batman Sprite equipped. When they go down, they drop their leveled-up Sprite for you to pick up, so this path is riskier but can hand you a stronger variant earlier in the match.
You will know it worked when the Batman Sprite appears in your Collection menu. From there you can equip it like any other Sprite and deploy it during a match.
Batman Sprite rarity and variants
The Batman Sprite is a Mythic item, and it comes in four rare variants to chase alongside the base version. Holofoil variants first entered Fortnite on July 9, 2026, and they sit slightly easier to find than Gold Sprites.
- Gummy Batman Sprite
- Galaxy Batman Sprite
- Gold Batman Sprite
- Holofoil Batman Sprite
What the Batman Sprite does
Its ability has not been revealed. Epic has confirmed the rarity and variants but not the power the Batman Sprite grants once deployed, so anything circulating about its effect is guesswork right now. Expect the details to surface once the update goes live and players can equip it in-game.
Other Sprites arriving on July 16
Batman is not the only Sprite in the v41.20 update. New Sprite Day brings back the Air Sprite and adds the brand-new Seven Sprite, both of which drop from random chests just like Batman.
| Sprite | Power |
|---|---|
| Air Sprite | Increases sprint speed and jump height, removes fall damage, and raises jump height further with each Level Up. |
| Batman Sprite | Currently unknown. |
| Seven Sprite | Reveals enemy foot trails in the world for your Squad, lasting 10 to 30 seconds depending on level. |
The Seven Sprite is the standout of the trio. Free intel on where enemies have moved is a real edge in the closing circles, so grab one if a chest offers it. It is worth noting that Seven appears on the schedule around Shiny hours rather than New Sprite Day itself, so its exact debut inside v41.20 is not fully locked.
With 19 Sprites collectible after the update drops, the Batman Sprite is more of a collector’s prize than a confirmed competitive pick until its power is known. If you want first access to a Mythic variant chase, jump into a match on July 16 and start cracking Sprite Chests as soon as the servers return, then check the Collection menu to confirm the Dark Knight is yours.
