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Fortnite's Spooky Fortnitemares Update Arrives October 9th
9 Oct
Summary
- Fortnite's Fortnitemares update v37.50 arrives on October 9th
- Servers down for maintenance from 8:00 to 9:30 UTC
- New characters include Doja Cat, Scooby-Doo, Ghostface, and more

On October 9th, 2025, Fortnite players can look forward to the arrival of the game's Fortnitemares update, version 37.50. This highly anticipated update will introduce a spooky Halloween theme to the popular battle royale game.
The Fortnite servers will be down for maintenance from 8:00 to 9:30 UTC on the day of the update's release. During this time, matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes before the downtime begins.
The Fortnitemares update promises to elevate the gaming experience with a thrilling lineup of new characters. Epic Games has officially unveiled several exciting collaborations, including skins inspired by musical artist Doja Cat. Additionally, players can expect to see characters from the beloved Scooby-Doo animated series, as well as iconic horror figures like Ghostface from the Scream franchise, Huggy Wuggy from Poppy Playtime, and the legendary Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th.
With the Fortnitemares update, Fortnite is set to deliver a truly spooky and immersive experience for its players this Halloween season.