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Fortnite Power Hour Today (October 17): Start Times and All Trick or Treat Sprites

17 October 2026 at 15:05

The Fortnite Power Hour today features boosted Trick or Treat Sprite appearances and an enhanced Freddy’s Nightmare for everyone dropping into a match. Here are today’s Fortnitemares Power Hour start times, all featured Trick or Treat Sprites, and the bonuses available during both sessions.

What Time Is Fortnite Power Hour Today?

Fortnite Power Hour Today October 17 Artwork
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The first Fortnite Power Hour today starts at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET on Saturday, October 17, 2026. If you can’t make the first session, don’t panic! A second round begins later tonight at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET.

Both sessions last two hours, giving players four hours total to hunt for Trick or Treat Sprites. Depending on where you live, some or all of the event will take place on Sunday, October 18 instead.

To make this easier to track, here is a table showing the Fortnite Power Hour schedule for October 17:

Fortnite Power Hour #1 (October 17)

RegionDateTime
PT (West Coast US)October 1711:00 AM–1:00 PM
ET (East Coast US)October 172:00 PM–4:00 PM
UTCOctober 176:00 PM–8:00 PM
UK (BST)October 177:00 PM–9:00 PM
Europe (CEST)October 178:00 PM–10:00 PM
Brazil (BRT)October 173:00 PM–5:00 PM
Japan (JST)October 183:00 AM–5:00 AM
South Korea (KST)October 183:00 AM–5:00 AM
Australia (Sydney/Melbourne, AEDT)October 185:00 AM–7:00 AM
New Zealand (NZDT)October 187:00 AM–9:00 AM

Fortnite Power Hour #2 (October 17)

RegionDateTime
PT (West Coast US)October 176:00 PM–8:00 PM
ET (East Coast US)October 179:00 PM–11:00 PM
UTCOctober 181:00 AM–3:00 AM
UK (BST)October 182:00 AM–4:00 AM
Europe (CEST)October 183:00 AM–5:00 AM
Brazil (BRT)October 17–1810:00 PM–12:00 AM
Japan (JST)October 1810:00 AM–12:00 PM
South Korea (KST)October 1810:00 AM–12:00 PM
Australia (Sydney/Melbourne, AEDT)October 1812:00 PM–2:00 PM
New Zealand (NZDT)October 182:00 PM–4:00 PM

All Trick or Treat Sprites Featured in Today’s Fortnite Power Hour

All Trick or Treat Sprites in Fortnite List
Screenshot: Epic Games

Trick or Treat Sprites will appear more frequently during today’s Fortnite Power Hours. If you’re still missing some of the Halloween variants from your collection, this is a good opportunity to track them down.

More importantly, today is the perfect time to unlock the Trick or Treat One Wish Willow Sprite and Trick or Treat Honey Sprite. Both Sprites recently arrived in the October 15 update, and their Halloween variants are included in today’s featured collection.

There are currently 25 Trick or Treat Sprites to collect, excluding the Trick or Treat Crown Sprite. Here is the full list:

  • Trick or Treat 8-Bit Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Adventure Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Birthday Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Blinky Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Bush Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Crash Bandicoot Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Dumpster Dive Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Honey Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Jackrabbit Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Jonesy Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Killswitch Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Klombo Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Morgana Sprite
  • Trick or Treat One Wish Willow Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Onigiri Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Overshield Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Pond Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Shadow Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Sonic Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Spooky Dash Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Storm Scout Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Tails Sprite
  • Trick or Treat The Deer Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Vampire Sprite
  • Trick or Treat X-Ray Sprite

The Trick or Treat Crown Sprite is separate from the list above and isn’t included in the collection count for today’s hunt.

All Fortnite Fortnitemares Power Hour Bonuses Today

Fortnite Trick or Treat Hours
Screenshot: Epic Games

Everyone starts today’s Fortnite Power Hour matches with an enhanced Freddy’s Nightmare Mythic item. Freddy Krueger’s weapon lets you move faster while equipped and slash through opponents, so you’ll have a powerful item in hand from the beginning.

Chests also have a chance to drop 1-Up Tokens and Portable Extractors, giving you another reason to keep looting while searching for Halloween Sprites.

Here is everything featured during today’s Fortnitemares Power Hours:

  • Enhanced Freddy’s Nightmare: Everyone starts the match with Freddy Krueger’s Mythic item, which boosts movement speed while equipped and lets you slash enemies.
  • Boosted Trick or Treat Sprite appearances: The Halloween Sprite variant appears more often during both sessions.
  • 1-Up Tokens: May drop from Chests.
  • Portable Extractors: May also drop from Chests.

How Long Does Fortnite Power Hour Last Today?

Fortnite Power Hour Today October 10 Start Times
Screenshot: Epic Games

Each Fortnite Power Hour session lasts two hours today. The first runs from 11 AM to 1 PM PT, while the second takes place from 6 PM to 8 PM PT on October 17.

You don’t need to attend both sessions, but the evening round gives you another chance to find any Trick or Treat Sprites you missed earlier. With boosted appearances and Portable Extractors potentially dropping from Chests, today is the perfect time to work on your Halloween collection.

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All 17 New Fortnite Sprites Added in October 15 Update

15 October 2026 at 12:18

A total of 17 new Fortnite Sprites have been added in the October 15 update, and they are available to collect right now. From One Wish Willow and Honey to the new Quack variants, here is the complete list of additions released ahead of the end of Fortnitemares 2026.

All New Fortnite Sprites in the October 15 Update

All 17 New Fortnite Sprites October 15
Screenshot: Epic Games

Over 17 new Fortnite Sprites have been added to the game in today’s major October 15 update. If you are still working on mastering your Trick or Treat sprite variants, your collection checklist just got a little longer!

The latest new variants include the One Wish Willow Sprite, which is part of the Obsession crossover, and the adorable Honey Sprite. Both newcomers also have Gold, Cheat Master, Loot Hacker, Bounty Hunter, and Trick or Treat variants.

However, Epic Games has also surprised players by bringing back the Quack Sprite variant. The update introduces five Quack Sprites specifically, including versions of Klombo, Jonesy, and Spooky Dash. For your convenience, here is the complete list of all 17 new Fortnite Sprites added on October 15:

All 17 New Fortnite Sprites Added on October 15 – Complete List

17 New Fortnite Sprites List October 15
Screenshot: Epic Games
  • One Wish Willow Sprite
  • Cheat Master One Wish Willow Sprite
  • Gold One Wish Willow Sprite
  • Loot Hacker One Wish Willow Sprite
  • Bounty Hunter One Wish Willow Sprite
  • Trick or Treat One Wish Willow Sprite
  • Honey Sprite
  • Cheat Master Honey Sprite
  • Gold Honey Sprite
  • Loot Hacker Honey Sprite
  • Bounty Hunter Honey Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Honey Sprite
  • Quack Bush Sprite
  • Quack Adventure Sprite
  • Quack Jonesy Sprite
  • Quack Klombo Sprite
  • Quack Spooky Dash Sprite

New Fortnite Sprites Release Times Explained

The new Fortnite Sprites released early today, going live on October 15 at 2:30 AM PT / 5:30 AM ET. So you can jump into a match and start hunting for them right now!

Unlike the previous update, which added the Trick or Treat variants to the files ahead of their release, this batch is already available to collect. That gives players roughly two more weeks to track down the new additions and master their collection before the Override season ends on October 31.

New Fortnite Sprite Powers Explained

New Fortnite Sprite Powers October 15
Screenshot: Epic Games

While the October 15 update adds 17 Sprites, most are alternate variants. The two completely new additions are One Wish Willow and Honey, which bring their own abilities to the battle royale.

One Wish Willow helps players collect other Sprites, making it a particularly useful addition if you are still trying to finish your collection. Meanwhile, the Honey Sprite brings a swarm of bees into the action.

Here is a breakdown of the two new Fortnite Sprite powers:

SpritePower
One Wish Willow SpriteHelps you collect other Sprites.
Honey SpriteSends bees after enemies who damage you.

The Quack variants give five existing Sprites a shiny new makeover. If Klombo wasn’t already difficult enough to track down, collectors now have another version to chase before the season ends.

How Many Sprites Are in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4?

All 42 Fortnite Sprites September 17
Screenshot: Epic Games

The October 15 additions bring the total number of Sprites in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 to 162, including their alternate variants. That’s a lot of Sprites to collect and master in a single season!

This is also likely the final batch of new Sprites being added during the Override season. While Epic Games could still have a surprise waiting for us, the latest update gives collectors what will likely be their final checklist heading into the last stretch.

When Does Fortnite chapter 7 season 4 End?

When Does Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Start? Override Downtime Schedule
Screenshot: Epic Games

Fortnitemares 2026 ends on October 31, which also marks the end of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4’s Override season. That means players have roughly two more weeks to finish collecting and mastering their Sprites.

If you are still missing a rare Klombo variant or haven’t finished leveling your Halloween collection, now is the time to get to work. With One Wish Willow, Honey, and the new Quack variants joining the hunt, there is plenty to keep collectors busy before October 31.

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Epic is bringing Fortnite to Linux

14 October 2026 at 15:54
A screenshot from Fortnite.

Epic is working on bringing Fortnite to Linux through its Epic Games Launcher. The new launcher is releasing in preview today, and for the first time on Linux, and while Fortnite isn't available there just yet, Epic wants to make that a reality.

So far, part of the reason Fortnite hasn't been available on Linux is concerns about cheating. While Epic's Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) service does support Linux, Fortnite itself does not, and in February 2022, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said that for Fortnite, "We don't have confidence that we'd be able to combat cheating at scale under a wide array of kernel configurations." But now, Epic says it's pla …

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New Fortnite Sprites Coming in the October 15 Update – Full List

13 October 2026 at 16:29

Epic Games has confirmed that the Honey Sprite and Obsession Sprite are coming to Fortnite on October 15. Here is the full list of new Sprites and expected variants arriving in the next Fortnitemares 2026 update.

How Many New Fortnite Sprites Are Coming on October 15?

Fortnite Honey Sprite
Screenshot: Epic Games

Up to 12 new Fortnite Sprites are expected in the October 15 update, including variants of the new Honey Sprite and Obsession Sprite. The Honey Sprite is one of the winners of the Chapter 7 Season 3 community design-a-Sprite contest. It is also the last winning design from the Runners competition to be added to the game.

The Obsession Sprite, meanwhile, is a collab with Curry Barker’s breakout 2026 horror movie of the same name. It will let players use a “One Wish Willow” power, although we are still waiting for the full details on how it works.

So far, only the Honey Sprite has been confirmed to have all six variants. If the Obsession Sprite gets the same treatment, we will have 12 new Sprites to collect. However, if it only has its base form, the total will be seven.

All New Fortnite Sprites Coming on October 15

New Fortnite Sprites Banner October 15
Screenshot: Epic Games

Here is the list of confirmed Honey Sprites and expected Obsession variants coming in the October 15 update:

  • Honey Sprite
  • Gold Honey Sprite
  • Cheat Master Honey Sprite
  • Loot Hacker Honey Sprite
  • Bounty Hunter Honey Sprite
  • Trick or Treat Honey Sprite
  • Obsession Sprite
  • Gold Obsession Sprite (unconfirmed)
  • Cheat Master Obsession Sprite (unconfirmed)
  • Loot Hacker Obsession Sprite (unconfirmed)
  • Bounty Hunter Obsession Sprite (unconfirmed)
  • Trick or Treat Obsession Sprite (unconfirmed)

We’ll update this list as soon as the Obsession Sprite’s variants are confirmed.

New Fortnite Sprite Powers Explained

23 New Fortnite Trick or Treat Sprites Arrive on October 8
Screenshot: Epic Games

At the time of writing, Epic Games has not fully explained how the new Sprite powers work. However, official previews and the Honey Sprite’s original community contest description give us an idea of what to expect:

  • Honey Sprite: Launches a swarm of bees at enemies when you take damage, according to the original contest concept.
  • Obsession Sprite: Uses a “One Wish Willow” power, rumored to let you wish for a Sprite in the overworld.

The final abilities could differ from the original concept or rumored details, so we’ll update this section once the Sprites are live. If both new Sprites receive all six versions, the Chapter 7 Season 4 collection will reach 157 Sprites. Which, yeah, is a lot.

With Fortnite Override ending on October 31, these are likely to be the last Sprites added this season. That gives collectors a little over two weeks to hunt them down before the next season arrives.

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All Fortnitemares 2026 Collabs Coming In the October 15 Update

13 October 2026 at 15:45

Dataminers have revealed the remaining Fortnitemares 2026 collabs releasing after the October 15 update. From Slender Man to Obsession, here are the Halloween Fortnite crossovers that will be launching soon.

All Remaining Fortnitemares Collabs Revealed

Beetlejuice Fortnite Skin
Screenshot: Epic Games

It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through Fortnitemares 2026. Although Epic Games has already released many crossovers such as Five Nights at Freddy’s, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Hollow Knight, there are still plenty more on the way.

According to dataminers, we have a pretty good idea of which Fortnitemares 2026 collabs will arrive after the upcoming October 15 update. For your convenience, here is the list of remaining reported crossovers:

All Fortnitemares Collabs Releasing After October 15

Fortnite Hazbin Hotel Skins
Screenshot: Epic Games
  • Obsession
  • Slender Man
  • Hazbin Hotel
  • HamiKuma (Halloween Horror Nights)
  • Beetlejuice
  • The Purge
  • Predator: Badlands
  • League of Legends (datamined)
  • Metal Sonic (Sonic Wave 2 datamined)
  • The Exorcist (datamined)

Dataminers have also listed original Nurse and Spice skins, along with more cosmetics. These aren’t crossovers, but they could give players even more Halloween outfits to choose from.

When Is SlenderMan Coming to Fortnite?

Slenderman Fortnite Skin
Screenshot: Epic Games

Slender Man is expected to arrive in Fortnite after the October 15 update. According to dataminers, his cosmetics will likely be added to the game’s files on Thursday. However, Epic Games has not confirmed a specific Item Shop release date.

Many of the remaining Fortnitemares 2026 collabs will be added to the game’s files this Thursday, with staggered releases throughout the coming weeks. If we had to guess, October 17 could be a date to watch for Hazbin Hotel or Slender Man, given Epic Games’ recent Saturday crossover releases. That is speculation, though, so don’t mark your calendar just yet.

We’ll update this list as soon as Epic Games releases its weekly shop rotation trailer. Meanwhile, the Obsession crossover is scheduled to launch on October 15, the same day as the upcoming Fortnitemares 2026 update.

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Is There a Scream Video Game? All Games and Ghostface Appearances

13 October 2026 at 14:59

With Ghostface showing up in everything from Mortal Kombat to Fortnite, you might be wondering whether there is a Scream video game. While the horror franchise has had a mobile adaptation, fans are still waiting for a new standalone title. However, a leaked multiplayer prototype gives us a look at a game that never made it to release.

Is There a Scream Video Game?

Scream Video Game Call of Duty
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At the time of writing, there is no new standalone Scream video game has been officially announced. So if you were hoping for an upcoming Ghostface title with a confirmed release date, there isn’t one yet.

That said, the series hasn’t completely missed out on getting its own adaptation. An official Scream 4 mobile game was released in 2011 for iOS and Android. Ghostface has also appeared in several other popular titles, although those appearances are guest characters and cosmetics rather than full Scream video games.

There was even an unreleased multiplayer project that surfaced online following a Steam data leak. And based on the footage, it sounds like fans almost got a very different kind of Scream game.

Leaked Scream Video Game Prototype Explained

Scream Video Game Fortnite
Screenshot: Epic Games

In September 2026, reports revealed that playable builds of an unreleased Scream project had been discovered in leaked Steam files. The prototype was reportedly developed by Fatshark, the studio behind Warhammer: Vermintide and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.

The multiplayer game had players trying to escape Ghostface, while another player controlled the masked killer. If you’ve played Dead by Daylight, you can probably picture the appeal of that setup. However, the reported final build dated back to February 2011, years before Behaviour’s horror game launched.

There is a catch, though. The person who examined the files suggested that the project may have been a pitch to secure the Scream license. That detail remains speculation, so the footage shouldn’t be treated as proof that an officially licensed game was approved for release.

All Scream Video Games List

Scream Video Game Mortal Kombat
Screenshot: NetherRealm

The list of standalone Scream games is pretty short. Below is the released mobile adaptation, followed by the unreleased project discovered in the Steam leak.

Standalone Scream Games

TitleRelease DatePlatforms
Scream 4 / SCRE4MApril 2011 on iOS; Android release also reported in 2011iOS, Android

Scream 4 was a tie-in to the fourth movie and let players take control of Ghostface. Contemporary coverage places its iOS launch in April 2011, although release listings differ on the exact day.

Unreleased Scream Projects

TitleRelease DatePlatform
Untitled Scream multiplayer prototype attributed to FatsharkNever released; reported final build dated February 2011PC

The prototype surfaced publicly in 2026, but that was the discovery of an old build rather than a release announcement.

Games Featuring Ghostface

If you mainly want to play as Ghostface, there are more options. The killer has appeared as a playable character, an Operator, and even a suspicious little crewmate. The dates below refer to Ghostface’s arrival, rather than each base game’s original release. Platforms include later ports where applicable.

TitleGhostface Release DatePlatforms
Dead by Daylight – The Ghost Face DLCJune 18, 2019PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – Ghostface OperatorOctober 19, 2021PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Call of Duty: Warzone -Ghostface Operator in the original gameOctober 19, 2021PC, PS4, Xbox One; playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S through backward compatibility
Among Us – Scream Mask and Scream RobesMarch 31, 2022PC, iOS, Android, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
Mortal Kombat 1 – Ghostface DLCNovember 19, 2024, early access; November 26, 2024, general releasePC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
Fortnite – Ghost Face OutfitOctober 10, 2025, US time; October 11 UTCPC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, supported iOS and Android devices
Mortal Kombat Mobile – Nightmare GhostfaceOctober 15, 2025iOS, Android

For now, fans hoping for a full Scream adventure will have to keep waiting. The leaked prototype is an interesting look at what could have been, but we still don’t have an announced new game or a release date.

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Mastery Monday Fortnite (October 12): Start Times and Sprite Bonuses

12 October 2026 at 14:37

Fortnite Mastery Monday is back today, October 12, giving players another chance to level up their Sprite collection faster. With the new Trick or Treat Sprites now available, this is the perfect time to master the Halloween variants you’ve been collecting. Here is when today’s event starts, how long it lasts, and all the bonuses you can take advantage of.

What Time Does Mastery Monday Start in Fortnite Today?

Fortnite Mastery Monday Start Time and Schedule for October 5
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Mastery Monday starts at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET today, Monday, October 12. The weekly Fortnite event lasts for 24 hours, with the bonuses ending at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET on Tuesday, October 13.

That gives you 24 hours to bring your new Halloween Sprites into matches and work toward their Mastery rewards. If you’ve already picked up a few Trick or Treat variants since their release, today’s increased Sprite XP should make leveling your collection a lot easier.

The event begins Monday afternoon in the UK and Europe, and Monday night in Japan and South Korea. Players in Sydney, Melbourne, and New Zealand will get the bonuses early Tuesday morning due to the time difference.

Fortnite Mastery Monday Start and End Times for October 12

RegionStart dateStart timeEnd dateEnd time
PT (West Coast US)October 126:00 AMOctober 136:00 AM
ET (East Coast US)October 129:00 AMOctober 139:00 AM
Brazil (BRT)October 1210:00 AMOctober 1310:00 AM
UK (BST)October 122:00 PMOctober 132:00 PM
Europe (CEST)October 123:00 PMOctober 133:00 PM
Japan (JST)October 1210:00 PMOctober 1310:00 PM
South Korea (KST)October 1210:00 PMOctober 1310:00 PM
Australia (Brisbane, AEST)October 1211:00 PMOctober 1311:00 PM
Australia (Sydney/Melbourne, AEDT)October 1312:00 AMOctober 1412:00 AM
New Zealand (NZDT)October 132:00 AMOctober 142:00 AM

What Are the Fortnite Mastery Monday Bonuses?

Master Monday Fortnite Rewards
Screenshot: Epic Games

Today’s Mastery Monday event gives players double Sprite XP and double Sprite Dust from extractions. Legendary and Mythic Sprites also appear more frequently, while Daily Quests offer extra Portable Extractors to help you add more Sprites to your collection.

Whether you’re trying to finish leveling a favorite Sprite or have several new variants waiting to be mastered, the weekly bonuses make it a good time to catch up. The extra Sprite Dust from extractions is also a nice bonus while you’re hunting down the Halloween additions.

For players working toward Sprite Mastery rewards, the increased XP can help you unlock the retro CRTV Back Bling that lets you show off your mastered collection.

All Fortnite Mastery Monday Perks for October 12

Here are the bonuses available during today’s event:

  • Double Sprite XP
  • Double Sprite Dust from extractions
  • Increased Legendary and Mythic Sprite appearances
  • Extra Portable Extractors from Daily Quests

Master Your New Trick or Treat Sprites During Mastery Monday

23 New Fortnite Trick or Treat Sprites Arrive on October 8
Screenshot: Epic Games

The new Trick or Treat Sprites arrived in Fortnite Thursday, October 8, giving players another set of Halloween variants to chase down during Fortnitemares 2026. If you’ve spent the last few days collecting them, today is the perfect time to start mastering your latest additions.

This is the first Mastery Monday since the Trick or Treat Sprites were released. That means you can now take advantage of double Sprite XP to level your new Halloween collection faster. If you have several sitting unfinished, it’s a good excuse to swap them into your matches and make some progress.

With Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 only weeks away from ending, these weekly events are also a good opportunity to tackle any Sprite Mastery rewards you still want to unlock. Even if you’re still searching for a particular Trick or Treat Sprite, the extra Sprite Dust and Portable Extractors make today worth jumping into.

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How to Carve Pumpkins in Fortnite: Quest Locations and Steps

10 October 2026 at 19:36

A new Fortnitemares 2026 quest line has been added to the game that has you creating Halloween decorations. Here is how to carve pumpkins in Fortnite and where to find the quest items on the map.

How to Carve Pumpkins in Fortnite

How to Carve Pumpkins in Fortnite
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A new Fortnitemares 2026 quest tasks you with carving five pumpkins while in a match. Thankfully, the quest is a lot easier than it sounds if you know the right places to look on the battle royale map!

To carve pumpkins in Fortnite, you need to land at Nightmare Neighborhood or Wonkeeland and find the interactive pumpkins marked with floating exclamation marks. Here are the steps to complete the quest:

  1. Land at either Nightmare Neighborhood or Wonkeeland.
  2. Explore the POI until you see exclamation mark icons on your map.
  3. Walk up to a marked pumpkin and hold the interact button shown on your screen to carve it.
  4. Repeat until you have carved five pumpkins. You may need to visit the second POI or start another match to finish the quest.
Carve Pumpkins in Fortnite Steps
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Pumpkin Carving Locations in Fortnite

Carve Pumpkin Locations in Fortnite
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As we mentioned above, the pumpkin carving locations in Fortnite are the Nightmare Neighborhood and Wonkeeland POIs. The interactive pumpkins cannot be found anywhere else on the map, so drop into one of these locations at the start of the match.

Do not bother with the regular orange pumpkins scattered all over the map, as they aren’t what you are looking for. Instead, look for giant pumpkins with black lines running down them and a floating exclamation mark above them.

Pumpkin Fortnite
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You will likely need to complete this quest across multiple matches. There are usually only two pumpkins that can be carved in the center of Nightmare Neighborhood. And by the time you reach Wonkeeland, the pumpkins might have already been carved by another player.

Since both locations are popular Fortnitemares POIs, expect to get jumped by other players. Our best advice is to look for a gold chest first and grab a weapon. Then make for the interactive pumpkins as quickly as possible. According to Epic Games, the pumpkin carving quest ends on October 31, giving players about three weeks left to complete it.

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What Is the Rarest Sprite in Fortnite Right Now? (Chapter 7 Season 4)

9 October 2026 at 17:24

With Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 only weeks away from ending, many players are wondering which Sprite is the hard to find in the game. Here is what the rarest Sprite in Fortnite is right now and how to get it.

What Is the Rarest Sprite in Fortnite? (October 2026)

Trick or Treat Klombo Rarest Sprite in Fortnite
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The Trick or Treat Klombo Sprite is the rarest Sprite in Fortnite as of October 2026. Technically, all the Klombo Sprite variants have the same drop rate and are equally rare. But since Trick or Treat Sprites just came out, fewer players are likely to have the Halloween version of Klombo.

That said, answering this question is a bit tricky because there are two ways to define the “rarest” Sprite in Fortnite: its spawn rate and how difficult it is to unlock. If we are talking purely about drop rates, then that would go to the Klombo Sprite and all of its variants. They have the lowest spawn rate in the game and are among the most difficult to collect.

Trick or Treat Crown Sprite Fortnite
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However, the Trick or Treat Crown Sprite takes second place on our list. Why? Because it doesn’t actually spawn in matches. You not only have to win a match to unlock the base Crown Sprite, but you then need to secure five Victory Royales in a specific order before you can collect the Trick or Treat Crown Sprite.

Top 10 Rarest Sprites in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4

Rarest Fortnite Sprite October 2026
Screenshot: Epic Games

As we mentioned above, Klombo and the Trick or Treat Crown Sprite take the top spots on our list. However, we thought it would be interesting to look at the other rare variants as Chapter 7 Season 4 comes to a close.

Our ranking considers both rarity and the difficulty of collecting each Sprite:

  1. Trick or Treat Klombo Sprite
  2. Trick or Treat Crown Sprite
  3. Bounty Hunter Klombo Sprite
  4. Loot Hacker Klombo Sprite
  5. Cheat Master Klombo Sprite
  6. Gold Klombo Sprite
  7. Klombo Sprite
  8. Bounty Hunter Crown Sprite
  9. Trick or Treat Spooky Dash Sprite
  10. Loot Hacker Crown Sprite

Yeah, that’s a lot of Klombo and Crown Sprites, I know! But compared to last season, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 didn’t have a lot of super rare Sprites. Instead, most of the focus was on these two. Epic also made mastering both the Klombo and Crown Sprites extremely difficult.

Lastly, it should be pointed out that the Honey and Obsession Sprites are both releasing on October 15. Depending on whether the Obsession Sprite is a Mythic and has variants, it could make our top 10 list.

As of today, there is a total of 145 Sprites in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. The Override season will reportedly and on October 31, so you only have a few weeks left to complete your collection!

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Fortnite Mastery Monday Start Time and Schedule for October 5

5 October 2026 at 12:54

Fortnite Mastery Monday returns today, October 5, with another opportunity to master your Sprites faster and collect bonus Sprite Dust. If you still have Bounty Hunter Sprites to level up, this is the perfect time to work on your collection before the new Trick or Treat variants arrive later this week. Here is today’s Mastery Monday schedule and the bonuses you can earn.

What Time Does Mastery Monday Start in Fortnite?

Fortnite Mastery Monday Start Time and Schedule for October 5
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Mastery Monday starts at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET today, Monday, October 5. The weekly Fortnite event runs for 24 hours, ending at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET on Tuesday, October 6.

That gives you a full day to take advantage of the increased Sprite progression. For players in the UK and Europe, the bonuses begin in the afternoon. In Japan and South Korea, the event starts Monday night, while players in Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand will join in early Tuesday morning.

Fortnite Mastery Monday Start and End Times

RegionStart dateStart timeEnd dateEnd time
PT (West Coast US)October 56:00 AMOctober 66:00 AM
ET (East Coast US)October 59:00 AMOctober 69:00 AM
Brazil (BRT)October 510:00 AMOctober 610:00 AM
UK (BST)October 52:00 PMOctober 62:00 PM
Europe (CEST)October 53:00 PMOctober 63:00 PM
Japan (JST)October 510:00 PMOctober 610:00 PM
South Korea (KST)October 510:00 PMOctober 610:00 PM
Australia (Brisbane, AEST)October 511:00 PMOctober 611:00 PM
Australia (Sydney/Melbourne, AEDT)October 612:00 AMOctober 712:00 AM
New Zealand (NZDT)October 62:00 AMOctober 72:00 AM

What Are the Fortnite Mastery Monday Bonuses?

Master Monday Fortnite Rewards
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Mastery Monday helps players make more progress with their Fortnite Sprite collection through double Sprite XP and double Sprite Dust from extractions. Legendary and Mythic Sprites also appear more frequently, and Daily Quests offer extra Portable Extractors.

If you have been putting off leveling some of your Sprites, today is a good opportunity to catch up. The faster progression is especially useful when working toward Sprite Mastery rewards, including the Back Bling that lets you show off your mastered collection.

All Fortnite Mastery Monday Perks for October 5

Here are the bonuses available during today’s event:

  • Double Sprite XP
  • Double Sprite Dust from extractions
  • Increased Legendary and Mythic Sprite appearances
  • Extra Portable Extractors from Daily Quests

Master Your Bounty Hunter Sprites Before Trick or Treat Variants Arrive

Fortnite Trick or Treat Sprites List Chapter 7 Season 4
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With the recent Bounty Hunter Sprite variants added to the game, you may still have several variants waiting to be mastered. If you picked up more during Saturday’s Bounty Hunter Power Hours, today’s bonuses give you another reason to bring them into your matches.

The Trick or Treat Sprite variant is expected to release on Thursday, October 8, making this the last Mastery Monday before those Halloween collection arrive. It is the perfect time to finish leveling your Bounty Hunter Sprites and stock up on Sprite Dust before you have another variant to chase down.

For a full list of how many variants are in the game, check out our How Many Sprites Are in Fortnite guide which tracks every sprite released in Chapter 7 Season 4.

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