South Park Fortnite is officially landing this Friday when Epic Games drops the chaotic crossover into Chapter 7 Season 1. The battle royale event will feature Cartman, Kyle, Kenny, and Butters as playable skins, while Towelie arrives as a collectible sidekick companion. The collaboration called Born in Chaos launches on January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET, marking one of the biggest animated crossovers Fortnite has ever attempted.
🔥 Quick Facts
- South Park Fortnite collaboration launches January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM PT
- 5 character skins available: Stan, Kyle, Kenny, Cartman, and Butters (each 1,500 V-Bucks, Butters as Professor Chaos variant)
- Towelie sidekick confirmed for 1,200 V-Bucks as the first South Park companion pet
- Event runs through February 5, 2026 with Mythic Stick of Truth item and Cartmanland POI overhaul
The Main Cast Arrives in Mech Suits
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The leaked gameplay trailer reveals all five South Park main characters will arrive as playable skins, though they’re piloting mech-style robot suits similar to how Bart and Lisa Simpson appeared in previous crossovers. Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and a regular mech-suited Cartman will each cost 1,500 V-Bucks individually. Butters gets a special treatment with his Professor Chaos variant, also priced at 1,500 V-Bucks. The characters appear oversized in their mechanical frames because of their shorter stature on the show, keeping the visual proportions balanced against standard Fortnite avatars.
Eric Cartman’s mech is specifically designed to mirror his Awesom-O robot from Season 8, Episode 5 of the show. The design choice connects the collaboration directly to iconic South Park moments fans will instantly recognize. Each skin reflects the character’s personality through their mech customization and color schemes.
Towelie Sidekick and Mythic Items Transform the Battle
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Most exciting for collectors is Towelie, the absorbent towel character from South Park, arriving as a Sidekick companion for 1,200 V-Bucks. This follows in the footsteps of previous licensed sidekicks like SpongeBob SquarePants, Itchy from The Simpsons, and Groot. The Sidekick system in Fortnite allows players to customize their battle experience with themed pet-like cosmetics that follow them throughout matches.
The event also introduces the Stick of Truth Mythic item, a powerful weapon rumored to allow players to manipulate the storm circle itself, giving strategic advantages during late-game situations. Additionally, Cheesy Poofs arrive as a consumable that replenishes health and grants a speed boost, adding thematic food items to the island.
Cartmanland POI and Born in Chaos Event Details
| Event Element | Details |
| Event Name | Born in Chaos |
| Release Date | Friday, January 9, 2026 |
| Release Time (US) | 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET |
| Duration | January 9 – February 5, 2026 (~4 weeks) |
| POI Overhaul | Wonkeeland → Cartmanland theme park |
| Bundle Price | 3,200-3,800 V-Bucks |
Wonkeeland, an existing point of interest on the Chapter 7 Battle Royale Island, will be completely reskinned as Cartmanland for the duration of the event. The iconic location transforms into a chaotic South Park-themed zone where players will experience the show’s irreverent humor through environmental design and decoration.
Epic Games is offering a Born in Chaos Mini-Pass completely free to all players throughout the crossover period. A Quintuplet Team Playlist specifically designed for the South Park collab will also launch alongside the event, giving fans a dedicated way to experience the crossover with group gameplay mechanics.
Global Release Times and Availability
The South Park skins and Towelie sidekick will drop during Fortnite’s daily Item Shop reset at different times depending on your timezone. North American players get early access at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET on January 9, while European and Asian regions will see the items go live at 1:00 AM CET / 9:00 AM JST on January 10. Australian players will have access at 10:00 AM AEST on January 10. The event spans approximately four weeks, giving players a generous window to unlock limited cosmetics before the chaos ends on February 5, 2026.
Will This South Park Crossover Bring Weekly Updates Like The Simpsons Season?
The crossover’s long duration suggests Epic Games may follow the Simpsons Fortnite season model, which featured new items, cosmetics, and challenges added progressively throughout the collaboration period. However, confirmation of weekly updates hasn’t been officially announced yet. The Born in Chaos branding and extended four-week schedule hint at more content dropping beyond the January 9 launch day, though players will need to wait for official announcements from Epic to confirm what surprises await.
“All five of the characters will be available as skins, albeit in mech-like suits similar to how Fortnite has previously included other characters of shorter stature.”
— IGN, Gaming News Reporter
Watch: Official South Park Fortnite Trailer
Sources
- IGN – Complete coverage of gameplay trailer and cosmetic details
- VICE Gaming – Verified pricing, release times, and event information
- Epic Games – Official South Park collaboration announcement
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