Epic Games has announced the official integration of South Park into Fortnite, scheduled for January 9 as part of the v39.20 update. This collaboration, titled “Born in Chaos,” introduces skins of the main characters and new gameplay mechanics, expanding the battle royale universe with iconic elements from the animated series. The event will be available until February 5, coinciding with the Chapter 7 Season 1 cycle.

Release Date and Time Confirmed

The South Park update will launch on Friday, January 9, 2026, coinciding with the daily Item Shop reset at 4:00 PM PT (7:00 PM ET). For users in Latin America, such as Venezuela, this is approximately 8:00 PM local time (-04).

Epic Games confirmed the date with an official trailer showing the characters arriving through a chaotic portal inspired by episodes like “The Stick of Truth.” A free mini-pass is also included, accessible by completing daily and weekly challenges, allowing players to unlock cosmetics at no additional cost.

Available Skins and Cosmetics

The collaboration features five main skins of the South Park characters, all in mech-adapted versions for Fortnite compatibility: Stan Marsh (1,500 V-Bucks), Kyle Broflovski (1,500 V-Bucks), Kenny McCormick (1,500 V-Bucks), Eric Cartman as AWESOM-O (1,500 V-Bucks), and Butters Stotch as Professor Chaos (1,500 V-Bucks).

Each skin includes sidekicks and reactive accessories, with complete bundles ranging from 3,200 to 3,800 V-Bucks for significant savings. Other featured cosmetics include the Towelie sidekick (1,200 V-Bucks) and potential free items via the mini battle pass, maintaining the characters' classic silhouettes.

New features in game modes and map

The event introduces Quints, a new Battle Royale mode for five-player squads, ideal for integrating Butters into competitive matches. The map undergoes notable transformations, such as the conversion of Wonkeeland into Cartmanland,with themed items like Cheesy Poofs for healing and the Stick of Truth as a Mythic storm-altering weapon. A Kenny-based boss with a Respawn Medallion is confirmed, along with Easter eggs for fans of the series. This integration follows the format of previous mini-events like The Simpsons, combining satirical humor with innovative gameplay.

The arrival of South Park reinforces Epic Games' strategy of multimedia collaborations in Fortnite, attracting adult audiences and casual gamers. The community on platforms like Reddit is already discussing the competitive implications of the mech-adapted skins. Players must update the client in time and prepare V-Bucks to access the content. This crossover represents a milestone in digital cultural fusions, solidifying Fortnite as a metaverse platform.