Fortnite followers are on the fringe of their seats as rumors and leaks appear to recommend a potential Chappell Roan crossover coming to Fortnite in February.
The Femininomenon of the pop music world has been the speak of the Fortnite group since cosmetics associated to a few of her most iconic songs supposedly leaked late final month. Developer Epic Video games hasn’t confirmed whether or not Chappell Roan or her well-known pink pony mascot will truly present up in-game, however followers are nonetheless anticipating an announcement as quickly as this week.
CHAPPEL ROAN POTENTIALLY NEXT FESTIVAL ARTIST #Fortnite pic.twitter.com/Ut2jTrm6Ok
— Leaky (@itsmeleaky) January 22, 2026
X/Twitter person @itsmeleaky appears to have been the first to kick off rumors that the Midwest Princess was subsequent to be part of Epic’s roster of Competition stars, sharing photos of some very Chappell Roan-looking music cosmetics and what seems to be a llama sidekick dressed up as a pink, cowboy hat-wearing pony. Gamers have been then in a position to discover these similar objects in a special room in-game, with another acquainted visuals, together with flashy pink stars and a few knight armor, including to the pile of alleged proof.
All three objects would definitely match the event, particularly the potential sidekick, which seems a lot like a reference to the star’s mega-hit music, Pink Pony Club. The knight armor, in the meantime, has been taken as a signal that no less than one in all what might be a few skins might pull from Chappell Roan’s medieval-themed Video Music Awards performance of Good Luck, Babe!. She’s identified for her many, many memorable seems, although, so music followers are nonetheless guessing which route Epic might take her cosmetics ought to she have a substantial presence in Fortnite this month.
👀| Fortnite seems to have begun teasing a potential collaboration with Chappell Roan pic.twitter.com/zUMRqjXlxx
— Chappell Roan Now (@ChappellRoanNow) January 23, 2026
In the meantime, the studio confirmed plans to launch Fortnite version 39.40 this week on January 30, leaving followers to look out for brand new content material in the days forward. Once more, Epic hasn’t confirmed whether or not the star will present up in any respect, however for some, it’s not a query of if, however when and the way.
Chappell Roan’s standing as a Grammy award-winning artist with thousands and thousands of listeners has many anticipating her to headline an upcoming Competition replace as its new icon. It will imply probably a number of skins to accompany the inclusion of extra of her music, although how the star’s profession might be represented is unclear. It’s potential she might have a extra muted presence, however with the earlier icon, Lisa, set to rotate out in simply a few days, followers imagine it might be the good time for Chappell to make her correct Fortnite debut.
FORTNITE VALENTINE’S DAY EVENT TEASER pic.twitter.com/ew7rxBrrzg
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) February 1, 2026
As Chappell Roan rumors for Fortnite warmth up with out official affirmation, gamers are nonetheless wanting ahead to different updates for February. The sport’s official account just lately put out what appears to be a tease, saying, “In February, Fortnite wears pink.” It might be extra proof that Chappell Roan is on the approach, however it’s additionally doubtless referencing its upcoming Valentine’s Day plans. One other post from today has music and film followers wanting ahead to extra KPop Demon Hunters content material.
Fortnite leapt into Chapter 7 with an Avengers: Endgame-style occasion late final yr. The months since have, in fact, been full of extra crossover content material, together with a collaboration that introduced South Park objects into the fold and a few skins from The Workplace.
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