You can expect Fortnite to roll out a crossover tied to 28 Years Later in mid-January, adding another film-based collaboration to the game’s lineup. While Fortnite has worked with horror properties before, this pairing stands out for its timing and source material.
The collaboration aligns with the upcoming theatrical release of the next 28 Years Later film, which helps explain the short lead-up and limited details. You will find only a small set of confirmed information so far, including when the content is expected to appear in-game.
28 Years Later x Fortnite lands Jan. 12 with no outfits
You see an unusual crossover approach with this Fortnite collaboration, as it skips character outfits. Reports point to a compact Item Shop drop focused on tools rather than skins.
You can expect only two cosmetics, both tied to the upcoming film 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Details stayed limited ahead of release, but timing aligns closely with the movie’s theatrical debut on Jan. 16.
| Item Type | Availability |
|---|---|
| Pickaxe | Jan. 12, 7 p.m. ET |
| Back Bling | Jan. 12, 7 p.m. ET |
You should watch the hours before the shop reset for final reveals. Fortnite often confirms visuals shortly before rotation, especially for smaller promotional tie-ins like this one.
What is the 28 Days Later series about?
You follow a Britain brought to collapse by the Rage virus, a lab-created infection that turns people violently aggressive within seconds. Society falls fast, and survival replaces any sense of order.
The series reshaped zombie storytelling by making the infected fast, relentless, and unpredictable. You see empty cities, fragile alliances, and constant moral pressure rather than safe havens or long-term recovery.
You experience the story across multiple points in time, each showing how the outbreak evolves and how people respond to prolonged collapse.
Core entries in the series:
- 28 Days Later (2002): You wake into the immediate aftermath of the outbreak.
- 28 Weeks Later (2007): You watch failed repopulation efforts unravel.
- 28 Years Later (2025): You see long-term survival and adaptation.
- The Bone Temple (2026): You return as new threats and beliefs emerge.
The focus stays on human behavior under pressure, not spectacle.
