If you thought Fortnite had already mashed together every corner of pop culture, think again. The game is about to get even wilder with its upcoming South Park crossover, and from what we can see, it might be one of the most chaotic collaborations Fortnite has done in years.

The leaked trailer, which has since been confirmed by Epic Games, shows the event is officially called Fortnite x South Park: Born in Chaos. And yes, the name is fitting. The teaser image shows Butters gearing up in-game, with the caption simply reading: “Chaos, loading…” Fans immediately felt that hype, and honestly, it’s hard not to.

All the South Park Characters You’ll Get on Fortnite

This isn’t just a one-off skin drop. The crossover centers on five main South Park characters, all piloting oversized mech suits, a clever way to deal with their tiny original proportions. Here’s the lineup:

  • Stan (Mech) – 1,500 V-Bucks
  • Kyle (Mech) – 1,500 V-Bucks
  • Kenny (Mech) – 1,500 V-Bucks
  • Cartman (Mech) – 1,500 V-Bucks
  • Butters (Professor Chaos) – 1,500 V-Bucks
  • Towelie (Sidekick) – 1,200 V-Bucks

There’s also a bundle option for around 3,200–3,800 V-Bucks. Cartman’s mech is especially fun; it’s modeled after Awesom-O from the classic Season 8 episode, a deep cut for longtime fans.

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When Will the Fortnite x South Part Event Start?

The event officially kicks off on Friday, January 9, 2026, with the Item Shop refreshing to bring the skins online at various global times. The event will run until February 5, giving almost a full month to dive into all the chaos.

The Item Shop refresh is expected to bring the skins online at:

  • 4:00 PM PT
  • 7:00 PM ET
  • 12:00 AM (UK, Jan 10)
  • 1:00 AM (CET, Jan 10)
  • 9:00 AM (JST, Jan 10)
  • 10:00 AM (AEST, Jan 10)

More Than Just Skins

What really sets this event apart is that it’s not just cosmetic. The leaks suggest a full mini-season experience:

  • Stick of Truth Mythic Item – rumoured to let players mess with the Storm itself.
  • Cheesy Poofs Consumable – heals you and gives a speed boost.
  • Wonkeeland transforms into Cartmanland – a fun new Point of Interest.
  • Born in Chaos Mini-Pass – free for all players.
  • New limited-time playlists and items – giving strong Simpsons event vibes.

It’s clear Epic is going all-in, turning this into an experience, not just a skin drop. South Park is chaotic, offensive, absurd, and endlessly memorable, and Fortnite thrives on chaos, crossovers, and meme culture. Pairing the two just feels… inevitable. Even Towelie as a sidekick alone is enough to get fans hyped.

The Takeaway

Fortnite x South Park is more than just another crossover. It’s a statement: Fortnite has become a living pop-culture playground, where games, TV shows, memes, and music collide in real time. If the leaks hold up, Born in Chaos could easily go down as one of Fortnite’s most memorable events ever. And January 9? That can’t come soon enough.

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