As 2025 draws to a close, Fortnite has solidified its status as the ultimate pop culture playground, blending battle royale chaos with blockbuster IPs through Epic Games’ relentless crossover machine. Gone are the days of simple skins — these partnerships delivered mini-seasons, live events, new modes, weapons, and even Creative tools, pulling in anime otakus, Star Wars diehards, and Netflix binge-watchers alike. From lightsaber duels to Springfield showdowns, here’s our ranked rundown of the year’s biggest collabs, based on player hype, innovation, and impact.
Star Wars: Galactic Battle – The Force Awakens Fortnite
Kicking off in May, Fortnite’s Galactic Battle mini-season (May 2 – June 7) was a hyperspace spectacle, transforming the island into a Star Wars epic with lightsabers, blasters, iconic vehicles like X-Wings, and POIs like the First Order Base. Every match felt like an interactive movie, culminating in a massive live event sabotaging the Death Star. General Grievous and Emperor Palpatine loomed large, with the Battle Pass packed with heroes and villains. Fans raved about the immersive storytelling — arguably Fortnite’s boldest swing yet.
Superman & the DC Universe – Man of Steel Takes Flight
Tying into the hyped Superman (2025) film, this July collab put the Last Son of Krypton front and center in Chapter 6 Season 3, complete with laser eyes, flight mechanics, and a full DC roster of skins, emotes, and cosmetics modeled after David Corenswet’s portrayal. Rookie heroes rallied against villain Daigo in cinematic trailers, blending superhero flair with Fortnite’s building frenzy. It was a nostalgic return to DC roots, proving Epic knows how to sync game drops with Hollywood premieres.
Jujutsu Kaisen – Cursed Energy Unleashed in Waves
Anime fever hit peak with multiple Jujutsu Kaisen drops, including Wave 2 in February and teases for more through summer, featuring skins like Gojo, Yuji, and Mahito alongside cursed technique mythics and emotes. The vibrant, stylized visuals and Break the Curse event (echoing earlier modes) had weebs dominating leaderboards. Its phased rollout kept the hype alive all year.
Squid Game – Deadly Playground in Reload Mode
Netflix’s survival thriller went rogue in summer with the Squid Game Reload map “Squid Grounds” (June 27 launch), skins like Games Guard and Ddakji Defender, plus Creative tools for recreating Red Light Green Light horrors. A 456-player tournament dangled 45k V-Bucks — pure tension in track suits. It was weird, wonderful, and wildly replayable.
Power Rangers – Morphin’ Time in Season 4
August’s Power Rangers debut morphed Fortnite into ’90s nostalgia with full Ranger skins, reactive wraps, Zord vehicles, and competitive Cups. Megazords rampaged as bosses, delivering explosive team-ups and “It’s Morphin’ Time!” emotes. Live-action trailer vibes sealed it as a fan-favorite throwback.
Fortnite Festival: Sabrina Carpenter & Hatsune Miku – Jams for the Holidays
Fortnite Festival evolved with Winterfest star power: Sabrina Carpenter’s “Santa ‘Brina” and Hatsune Miku’s “Snow Miku” outfits, complete with jam tracks, stages, and virtual concerts. These musical tie-ins expanded the rhythm mode, blending pop and Vocaloid magic for festive shred sessions.
The Simpsons – D’oh! Springfield Invades the Island
November’s mini-season crash-landed players into a full Springfield map for 80-player BR, packed with Homer, Lisa, quests, and chaotic crossovers (even meta Easter eggs nodding to past refs). Themed zones and Simpsons shorts on Disney+ made it a graphical showcase of Fortnite’s versatility.
Stranger Things – Upside Down Returns for S5 Hype
Capping the year, Stranger Things dropped Eleven, Vecna skins, and Blitz Royale mode in November, syncing with Season 5 episodes. New back blings and Upside Down rifts added eerie twists — a delightful surprise for Hawkins fans.
2025’s collabs weren’t just cosmetic cash-grabs; they redefined Fortnite as a live-service juggernaut, with mini-seasons and events boosting player counts across demographics. Epic’s formula — deep integration over shallow skins — kept the battle bus flying high. Which was your fave? Drop it in the comments, and snag any missed bundles in the Item Shop before they’re gone!
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