Fortnite's spooky Fortnitemares event unleashes Halloween fun with iconic characters and more

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True to tradition, Fortnite is diving headfirst into the haunted festivities, featuring the return of a fan-favorite horde mode and introducing a selection of sinister new skins, including the well-known fictional author, Alan Wake.AgenciesStrangely, these three highly-anticipated skins are not immediately available and will be integrated into the game at a later date during the Fortnitemares event...

It's that spine-chilling time of the year again, as Fortnite's annual Halloween-themed "Fortnitemares" event returns, ushering in an array of eerie characters and cosmetic items to the beloved online battle royale shooter..

As the leaves change colors and the air takes on a crisp, cool quality, online video games are kicking off their spooky Halloween extravaganzas, introducing ghostly characters, eerie hues, and chilling items across various platforms..

Epic Games unveiled today that Fortnite's grand Halloween event is now in full swing as part of the v26.30 update..

However, the true stars of this update are the three new characters making their way into Fortnite: Michael Myers, also known as The Shape from the "Halloween" film series, the iconic Jack Skellington from Disney's "The Nightmare Before Christmas," and the enigmatic Alan Wake, originating from the popular video game "Alan Wake" and its upcoming sequel, "Alan Wake II."..

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