Fortnite HamiKuma Skin is expected in the Item Shop on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8 PM EDT, which is Sunday, October 25 at 1 AM BST in the UK. HamiKuma is the bear from Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween Horror Nights, included in Fortnite’s wider Universal Halloween Horror Nights collaboration, but the bear hasn’t appeared alongside Jack the Clown in the earlier October Shop offers.
You’ll need to wait for the live Shop card to see the exact V-Bucks price, any accessories and how long the outfit will be available. The October 24 date comes from the advance cosmetic schedule shared with Fortnite creators. Epic has confirmed Halloween Horror Nights cosmetics within Fortnitemares, although the public announcement doesn’t give HamiKuma a price or complete bundle breakdown.
Fortnite HamiKuma Skin release date and UK time
The reported Fortnite HamiKuma Skin launch is the October 24 US Shop reset, not the October 5 release that accompanied Jack the Clown. At that October 5 launch, Jack and his cosmetics were available while HamiKuma was missing. The new creator schedule places HamiKuma almost three weeks later.
| Region | Reported arrival |
|---|---|
| US Eastern | October 24, 8 PM EDT |
| US Pacific | October 24, 5 PM PDT |
| United Kingdom | October 25, 1 AM BST |
| Central Europe | October 25, 2 AM CEST |
That UK timing catches an awkward clock change. The clocks go back at 2 AM BST on October 25, one hour after the expected reset. The relevant Shop time is therefore still 1 AM BST, even though the UK spends most of Sunday on GMT. Check the official Fortnite Item Shop at the reset, since the reported date may change.
How to get HamiKuma in Fortnite
Once the Fortnite HamiKuma Skin goes live, open the Item Shop and look for the outfit among the Halloween releases. If there is a bundle, compare its contents with the standalone outfit before spending V-Bucks. HamiKuma is being introduced as a cosmetic; there has been no official announcement of a free quest, Cup placement reward or redeem code for the character.
It’s worth keeping this separate from Fortnitemares quests and Halloween weapons. Those are things you do or use in matches; they aren’t required to buy a Shop outfit. The free Fortnite cosmetics guide covers offers you can earn without V-Bucks.
What is the Fortnite HamiKuma Skin price and bundle?
The Fortnite HamiKuma Skin hasn’t had its standalone V-Bucks price or a confirmed accessory list published on Epic’s public Shop page yet. HamiKuma was not included in the original Jack the Clown Bundle, so buying Jack earlier doesn’t reserve a HamiKuma outfit or automatically add the bear to your Locker.
| Question | Current answer |
|---|---|
| Release date | Reported October 24 at 8 PM EDT |
| UK release time | October 25 at 1 AM BST |
| Standalone V-Bucks price | Awaiting live Shop listing |
| Back Bling, Pickaxe or extra styles | Final offer contents unverified |
| Part of Jack the Clown Bundle? | No, not included in that existing offer |
Once the card appears, check whether any bonus cosmetic is packaged with the outfit and whether there is a separate collection bundle. Item Shop prices are much easier to compare when they’re actually visible than when they’re inferred from the cost of another horror collaboration.
Who is HamiKuma?
HamiKuma is a horror-themed bear character associated with Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween Horror Nights, known for a grotesque look and candy-themed imagery. That origin makes the Fortnite HamiKuma Skin a different sort of Halloween crossover from film characters such as Freddy Krueger or Beetlejuice. It’s tied to Universal’s theme-park Halloween events rather than a new horror film.
The crossover is part of the wider Fortnite Halloween Horror Nights collection. Jack the Clown already has his own outfit, accessories and bundle; HamiKuma is a separate character. You don’t need Jack’s cosmetics to use HamiKuma if you purchase the bear on its own.
Was HamiKuma cancelled after the October 5 release?
No cancellation has been announced. The earlier October 5 Shop offer featured Jack, and HamiKuma wasn’t part of that release. Later advance Shop information puts the bear on October 24, which fits Epic’s original announcement that more Fortnitemares outfits and accessories would arrive throughout October.
The Fortnite HamiKuma Skin also isn’t a boss encounter or a special Battle Royale item. For the other confirmed Halloween crossovers, see the Slender Man outfit and Beetlejuice skin. The Fortnitemares overview covers the rest of this year’s event.
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Official source: Epic Games’ Fortnitemares 2026 announcement.
