Epic Games is bringing Honkai Star Rail into Fortnite, adding yet another universe to the battle royale’s crowded island. The collaboration has been confirmed through an official teaser, which shows two stylized swords and uses Honkai Star Rail’s “trailblazing” language to hint at what is coming in Chapter 7.
Quick answer: Honkai Star Rail is confirmed to be joining Fortnite in Chapter 7, but Epic Games has not yet announced a release date or fully detailed the cosmetics; the teaser strongly points to Kafka and Blade as the featured characters, though that remains unconfirmed.
Honkai Star Rail’s Fortnite collab: what is confirmed right now
The crossover is officially in development. Epic Games has published a promotional image for Fortnite Chapter 7 featuring two swords and the line “Who’s trailblazing their way to Fortnite.” The “trailblazing” phrasing directly echoes Honkai Star Rail’s core terminology and, together with the weapon designs, identifies the collab as Honkai-themed rather than a generic anime crossover.
The promotion ties the event to Fortnite Chapter 7. There is no announced in-game event structure, questline, or gameplay twist yet, only that the crossover is part of the Chapter 7 content slate.
No timing details have been confirmed. There is no date or time attached to the teaser, and there is no in-game countdown or shop rotation preview tied to Honkai Star Rail at the moment.
Kafka and Blade are the leading skin candidates
Although Epic has not named any characters, the teaser image does more than hint at the universe. The two showcased weapons closely match the signature models used by Kafka and Blade in Honkai Star Rail. In that game, 5-Star characters are strongly associated with specific weapon visuals, which makes weapon silhouettes a reliable shorthand for character identity.
That is why community discussion has quickly converged on Kafka and Blade as the most likely featured skins. The teaser only shows weapons, not character renders, and Epic has not confirmed any skin names, pricing, or bundle structure. At this stage, Kafka and Blade should be treated as the most plausible candidates, not as announced cosmetics.
Other elements often bundled with crossover skins in Fortnite, such as back blings, pickaxes, emotes, or loading screens, have not been previewed or mentioned. It is possible the collaboration focuses on cosmetic items beyond full skins, but there is no detail either way.
What is not yet known about the collab
Several key aspects of the Honkai Star Rail x Fortnite collaboration remain undefined:
- Release window: There is no confirmed launch date or narrow window beyond “soon” and the Chapter 7 framing.
- Content scope: The teaser does not clarify whether there will be a full event pass, map changes, or only item-shop cosmetics.
- Character lineup: Only two weapons are shown, and no character names are attached. Kafka and Blade are implied, not guaranteed.
- Pricing and availability: There is no information on V-Buck costs, limited-time availability, or potential bundle discounts.
Until Epic or HoYoverse shares more concrete details, every detail beyond “Honkai Star Rail is coming to Fortnite Chapter 7” and the two sword designs remains speculative.
How to verify when Honkai Star Rail content actually goes live in Fortnite
Because there is no date attached, the most reliable way to know the collab has started is to watch for changes in Fortnite’s own UI and item rotation rather than relying on discussion.
Step 1: Check the in-game Item Shop during Chapter 7. When the collaboration begins, Honkai Star Rail-themed cosmetics should appear as featured or special-tab items. Successful activation is obvious once character skins, weapon cosmetics, or bundles marked with Honkai Star Rail branding are visible and purchasable.
Step 2: Look at the main menu banners and news panels. Major collaborations are usually promoted with a dedicated tile or news card that uses official key art. If Honkai Star Rail artwork or Kafka/Blade imagery occupies these spaces, the collab is active or imminently rotating into the shop.
Step 3: Monitor Chapter 7’s event tabs or limited-time modes. If the collaboration is tied to a temporary mode or quest chain, there will typically be a labeled section describing Honkai Star Rail challenges or rewards. Completion of such quests is confirmed by standard quest-completion popups and any associated cosmetic unlocks appearing in your locker.
Tip: If Kafka or Blade do arrive as skins, they will function like other collaboration outfits. Once purchased and claimed, they persist in your account and can be selected from the locker at any time, even after the collab ends.
For now, the state of play is simple: Fortnite and Honkai Star Rail are officially crossing over in Chapter 7, the teaser art is built around Kafka’s and Blade’s weapons, and everything else—release timing, full character roster, and cosmetic lineup—will only be clear once Epic and HoYoverse publish a full reveal.
