Huggy Wuggy from Poppy Playtime Is Coming to Fortnite for Fortnitemares 2025

As the 2025 edition of Fortnitemares gets underway, Fortnite’s annual Halloween celebration is already packed with major crossover characters and spooky cosmetics. Horror game fans, however, received an especially chilling treat this year: developer Mob Entertainment has confirmed that Huggy Wuggy from Poppy Playtime will be joining the battle royale.

Following several leaked and announced collaborations for Fortnitemares 2025, Poppy Playtime is the latest franchise to enter Epic Games’ ever-expanding lineup of horror icons taking over Fortnite this spooky season.

From Toy Factory to Battle Royale

Originally released in 2021, Poppy Playtime quickly captured the attention of horror fans for its clever mix of childlike whimsy and nightmarish tension. Players and critics alike praised its eerie world of “cute” toys turned terrifying, drawing frequent comparisons to the Five Nights at Freddy’s series. Now, one of the game’s most recognizable characters, Huggy Wuggy, is stepping through the rift to bring his brand of unsettling charm to Fortnite.

The Teaser That Broke the Internet

Mob Entertainment released a brief teaser trailer announcing the Poppy Playtime x Fortnite collaboration. In the clip, Huggy Wuggy stands silently in the dimly lit, abandoned toy factory before a glowing rift portal appears behind him. Without hesitation, he’s pulled into the portal—straight into another gaming dimension.

Fans instantly recognized the rift as a signature Fortnite feature and flooded social media with excitement, celebrating the crossover and congratulating Mob Entertainment on partnering with Epic Games. Rumors of Huggy Wuggy joining Fortnitemares 2025 had circulated for months, and now it’s official—soon, players will be able to see the towering toy monster performing emotes, dancing, and scoring eliminations in Fortnite’s chaotic arenas.

Release Date and What to Expect

Sharp-eyed viewers noticed a hidden detail in the static at the end of the teaser: the date 10-23-2025. That means Huggy Wuggy will officially join the Fortnitemares festivities on October 23, 2025.

The monstrous mascot will arrive alongside a lineup of legendary horror icons including Scream, Friday the 13th, and even Scooby-Doo. While Epic Games hasn’t yet revealed the full scope of the collaboration, fans are eager to see whether more Poppy Playtime creatures—like Mommy Long Legs or Poppy herself—will follow Huggy Wuggy through the rift.

A Thriving Halloween Celebration

Fortnitemares 2025 is already a massive hit, with the headline K-Pop Demon Hunters crossover drawing in thousands of new players eager to join the spooky fun. The event began on October 2 and will continue through November 1, featuring limited-time modes, themed challenges, and exclusive rewards.

Fans can look forward to more updates throughout the season, including new collaborations and special in-game events that promise to make Fortnitemares 2025 one of the biggest and most creative Halloween celebrations in Fortnite history.