Hey, Fortnite fans and South Park lovers, brace yourselves for the ultimate crossover event that's about to set the gaming world on fire! Epic Games has unleashed the official trailer for the eagerly awaited Fortnite x South Park event, and it's got everything from iconic animation to hilarious in-game tributes, featuring none other than the main quartet themselves – Butters, Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny!
The buzz began with an unofficial leak that slipped its way onto the internet earlier today, but forget that low-res tease because Epic has now rolled out the full-length, action-packed, and laughter-inducing trailer that leaves no stone unturned! At a solid two-and-a-half minutes longer than its leaked counterpart, the trailer is brimming with fresh animated scenes, and it opens with our favorite fourth graders debating Butters' gaming skills. Spoiler alert – Cartman isn't impressed: “Actually, you just suck at Fortnite,” he jabs.
But hold on to your Pickaxes, because Butters isn't taking that jab sitting down! Donning his iconic tinfoil Professor Chaos costume, he gets the group aboard a transformed South Park school bus – aka the new Battle Bus – thanks to the mystical powers of the Stick of Truth. The stage is set as the gang is transported into the Fortnite universe (and, hilariously, Cartmanland) where they're compelled to team up in a brand-new five-player squad, marking the introduction of Fortnite's much-anticipated Quints feature.
Confirmed through the trailer's description, Quints offers players a unique five-player playlist. This new mode allows larger groups of friends to dive into the chaotic fun of Fortnite, answering years-long cries for bigger party sizes and offering an exhilarating way to experience the action. The mode runs until February 5, so mark your calendars for non-stop fun!
What else does the Fortnite x South Park crossover have in store? Lucky fans will enjoy the Born in Chaos pass for free – a step away from the usual paid mini-passes. While the new South Park outfits will be purchasable in the Shop, this free pass sweetens the deal for event participants eager for fresh content.
This epic event kicks off in Fortnite Chapter 7 for a full month starting this Friday. As we wait to see how Towelie mixes things up as a Sidekick and uncover what Easter Eggs Cartmanland holds, keep your eyes peeled for Fortnite's impressive ranking among PlayStation and Xbox's top games of 2025. And if you can't get enough of these crossovers, there’s more where that came from with epic join-ins like Kill Bill, Kim Kardashian, and Percy Jackson already having rocked the Fortnite world!
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