Playboi Carti Joins Fortnite: Release Date Revealed

Fortnite has teamed up with countless music artists over the years, and these collaborations continue to be fan favorites. Recently, Playboi Carti hinted at a possible crossover with the game — a tease that immediately sparked excitement throughout the community.

The collaboration has now been officially confirmed, complete with a release date. Below is everything players need to know so they don’t miss out on Carti’s arrival in Fortnite.

Fortnite Release Date & Time

When Is Playboi Carti Coming to Fortnite?

Playboi Carti will join the Fortnite Item Shop on December 11, 2025, at 7 PM ET. His cosmetics will become available as soon as the shop refreshes on Thursday evening.

According to early leaks, the Playboi Carti bundle will include:

• 2 skins
• 2 back blings
• 2 emotes
• 2 instruments
• 1 weapon wrap
• 1 jam track

An update is scheduled earlier in the day, which means dataminers will likely reveal full details and visuals for each cosmetic once the files go live.

In addition to the cosmetic lineup, the crossover will introduce a Playboi Carti–themed Blitz Royale map, complete with a landmark featuring a massive hologram of the rapper — giving fans an extra layer of immersive Carti flair.