Jason Voorhees is stepping into Fortnite for Fortnitemares 2025 with a crossover that leans into the game’s lighter tone—emotes, back bling, and a non‑bloody presentation—while keeping the character’s imposing presence intact. The arrival coincides with a one‑day Haunted Cup tournament that can unlock the outfit for free ahead of its Item Shop debut, and a limited‑time boss NPC encounter that frames Jason as the unstoppable force fans expect.

Fortnite Jason Voorhees skin release date and availability

The Jason outfit (Jason Voorhees skin) is scheduled to hit the Fortnite Item Shop on October 17. If you don’t secure it through the Haunted Cup, you’ll be able to purchase it when the shop rotates that day.

Jason Haunted Cup (Oct 16): format, schedule, scoring

  • Mode: Duos Reload
  • Session cap: Up to 10 matches
  • Scoring: Placement + eliminations
  • Date: October 16, with start times shown in the in‑game Compete tab
Note: The event window varies by region and playlist session. Expect a limited window in the range of roughly 2.5 to 4 hours; check the Compete tab for your local schedule and duration.

Scoring system

  • 1st: 10 points
  • 2nd: 9 points
  • 3rd: 8 points
  • 4th: 7 points
  • 5th: 6 points
  • 6th: 5 points
  • 7th: 4 points
  • 8th: 3 points
  • 9th: 2 points
  • 10th: 1 point
  • Eliminations: 1 point each

The tournament is open to most eligible players; Duos will earn points across their 10‑match session, with leaderboards awarding early access to the outfit.

Jason Haunted Cup prizes by region

Finish within your region’s cutoff to receive the Jason outfit early. Anyone who earns at least 8 points receives the TGIF Emoticon.

Region Outfit reward (Duos placement)
Europe Top 850 duos
NA Central Top 500 duos
Middle East Top 250 duos
Brazil Top 250 duos
NA West Top 250 duos
Oceania Top 150 duos
Asia Top 150 duos

Prize distribution scales with regional player counts; Europe receives the largest allotment.

Eligibility and how to join

  • Minimum age: 13 (or the local age requirement)
  • Account level: 50 or higher
  • Security: Two‑factor authentication enabled on your Epic account

Once you meet the requirements, open Fortnite and go to the Compete tab to see the Jason Haunted Cup tile, your region’s start time, and queue during the listed window. The event uses the Reload playlist in Duos; plan a partner ahead of time.

What’s different about Jason in Fortnite

This crossover adapts the horror icon for Fortnite’s tone without losing the read of a towering slasher. The new look channels classic 1980s Jason—broad, deliberate movement, and the signature mask—while introducing subtle updates: more menacing eyes and a mask drilled with exactly 13 holes as a nod to the character’s legacy. In Fortnite, the kit emphasizes emotes, back bling, and melee weapons like the machete and axe over gore.

Beyond the outfit, Jason shows up as a limited‑time boss NPC during Fortnitemares. The encounter is built to make him feel like a force of nature inside Fortnite’s systems, mirroring his on‑screen presence without breaking the game’s visual language.

If you miss the Haunted Cup

The Item Shop release on October 17 is the fallback. The bundle arrives for purchase after the one‑day tournament, so you won’t be locked out of the skin if you don’t place within your region’s cutoff. For most players, the Cup is best treated as an early‑access bonus and a quick competitive sprint.

Jason’s dual debut across Fortnite and Call of Duty this Halloween underscores a two‑track approach: a playful, PG‑friendly Fortnite interpretation alongside a grittier tactical look elsewhere. In Fortnite, the focus is on accessibility—grab the outfit early in the Haunted Cup if you can, then pick it up in the shop the next day.