Epic Games Adds Crash Bandicoot and Spyro to Fortnite

Epic Games announced that Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon are joining Fortnite as playable skins ^[1].

The addition of these legacy characters represents a strategic effort to refresh the Battle Pass and attract fans of classic video game franchises [4, 5]. By integrating nostalgic intellectual properties, Epic Games aims to maintain player engagement in a highly competitive live-service market.

The announcement came via an official trailer released Aug. 16, 2026 ^[1]. This trailer showcased the characters as part of the Chapter 7 Season 4 update, titled "Override" [1, 2]. The Override update officially launched at 10 a.m. ET ^[3].

While the update is now live, the specific release window for the Crash and Spyro skins was listed as later this week ^[6]. This timing aligns with the mid-August launch of the season's new content. The update introduces several changes to the game environment and item shop rotation to coincide with the new season.

Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon are among several high-profile collaborations intended to diversify the available character options. These additions follow a long-standing pattern for Fortnite, which frequently blends different media universes into a single ecosystem to keep the gameplay experience fresh for its global user base.

Epic Games has not provided specific pricing for the skins, but they are expected to be available through the standard Battle Pass or item shop mechanisms. The "Override" update serves as the primary vehicle for these additions, marking the start of a new competitive cycle for players worldwide.