Fortnite: Everything You Need to Know About the Fortnite Squid Game Crossover

Fortnite continues its legacy of epic crossovers, and the Fortnite × Squid Game event is Epic’s boldest yet. Officially launching to coincide with Season 3 of the hit Netflix show on June 27, 2025, this collaboration brings exclusive skins, a unique Reload map, and themed gameplay modes. Here’s everything fans need to know.

Skins in the Fortnite × Squid Game Collaboration

Fortnite players can grab multiple Squid Game–themed bundles through the item shop. Here’s what to expect:

Main Squid Game Bundle – 3,000 Fortnite V-Bucks

Includes 12 iconic skins:

• Games Guard
• Ddakji Defender
• Green Light Guardian
• Marble Maven
• Dalgona Destroyer
• Tug of War Titan
• Pentathlon Perfector
• Jegi Juggler
• Flying Stone Fighter
• Gong-gi Great
• Games Manager
• Glass Bridge Survivor

Squid Accessories Bundle – 700 Fortnite V-Bucks

Adds themed cosmetics:

• Delicious Dalgona Back Bling
• Ddakji Box Back Bling
• Squid Shapes Wrap
• Lil’ Prized Piggy Bank Emote

Standalone Skins (1,200–1,500 V‑Bucks each)

Guard and Manager skins can be purchased individually for 1,500 V‑Bucks, while contestant skins are 1,200 V‑Bucks each—ideal for those who don’t want the full bundle.

What’s New in Fortnite Reload’s Squid Grounds

The centerpiece of the collaboration is a brand-new Reload mode map called Squid Grounds—the first full map redesign for a single crossover event.

POIs in Squid Grounds include:

• Costly Condos
• Affluent Arrivals
• The Labyrinth
• Player’s Power
• Square Meal
• Designer Docks
• Red Green
• Hectic Hedges
• Phoney Crossroads
• Manager’s Meals

During launch weekend, Squid Grounds replaces Oasis in the map rotation from June 27 to June 30. It also features a playable “Red Light Green Light” mini-game.

Items in the Reload Loot Pool

All standard Loot items remain available in Squid Grounds plus several new additions:

• Red‑Eye SMG
• Uncommon Boogie Bomb
• Itemized Glider Redeploy
• Assault Rifles (Suppressed, Twin Mag, eHammer, Striker Burst, Red‑Eye, Tactical)
• Handcannon, Mammoth Pistol, Combat Pistol
• Shotguns (Pump, Tactical, Combat, Charge, Thunder Pump, Ranger)
• Hunting Rifle, Bolt‑Action Sniper Rifle, Heavy Sniper, Rocket Launcher
• Shockwave Grenade, Jetpack, Grappler, Port-A-Bunker, Shield Bubble Jr., Crashpad Jr.

Reload Ranked Reset & Squid Grounds Season

Fortnite Reload mode comes with a ranked reset to mark the new season.

• All Ranked Reload and Zero Build standings are reset.
• Players must complete at least one match to establish their new placement.

Pre-Launch: Squid Grounds Cup Tournament

Before the map goes live, the Squid Grounds Cup runs on June 25 as a duos tournament on Slurp Rush.

Rewards include:

• Games Guard Outfit (for top finishers)
• Masterful Stare Spray (for ≥8 points)

Participants need 2FA enabled and an account level 50+. Console Cash Cups follow in July and August.

Launch Day Bundles & Twitch Drops

Bundle Release (June 26, 8 PM ET):

• Squid Bundle: Includes 12 outfit skins
• Squid Accessories Bundle: 4 themed accessories

Twitch Drops (June 27–29):

Earned by watching any Fortnite stream on Twitch:

• 30 min – Games Banner Icon
• 1 h – Cuddly Games Spray
• 1 h 30 – Guarded Games Spray
• 2 h – Ddakji Flip Emote

Final Thoughts

The Fortnite × Squid Game crossover brings an unprecedented scale of content:

• A full themed map in Reload mode
• Exclusive skins, accessories, and emotes
• League-style tournament events
• Rich loot and ranked gameplay

Whether you're a fan of the show or the game, this collaboration delivers an immersive, high-energy experience. Don't miss your chance—skins likely won’t return to the shop after the event ends.