🎮 Fortnite x Squid Game: Dive into the Ruthless World of the Games
On June 27, 2025, Fortnite launched a major collaboration with the cult series Squid Game, offering players full immersion into the brutal and strategic world of the Korean phenomenon.
🗺️ Squid Grounds: A Map Inspired by the Series
The new Squid Grounds map, introduced in the Reload mode, transports players into iconic environments from Squid Game. Key points of interest include:
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Sunlight Farm: A recreation of the deadly “Red Light, Green Light” game, where every move could be fatal.
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The Maze: A complex underground network beneath the island’s hills, perfect for ambushes.
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Square Meals: Areas reminiscent of the dormitories and tense moments between games.
During its launch weekend, Squid Grounds was the only available map in Reload, before being added to the regular rotation on June 30.
🧰 UEFN: Build Your Own Deadly Games
With the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), creators can now build their own custom Squid Game-style challenges. Epic Games provided dedicated assets including:
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Environments and props inspired by the series
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NPCs dressed as participants or masked guards
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Voting mechanics and temporary transformations using the Disguise Device
These tools allow for deep immersion and personalized gameplay experiences faithful to the Squid Game universe.
👕 Exclusive In-Game Cosmetics
The Fortnite item shop features a full range of cosmetics inspired by Squid Game:
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Skins: Masked guards, green tracksuit participants, and the Ddakji Defender
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Accessories: Delicious Dalgona and Ddakji back blings, and the Mini Golden Piggy Bank emote
Prices range from 300 to 1,500 V-Bucks, depending on the item.
🏆 Tournaments and Rewards
Before the official launch, the Squid Grounds Cup was held on June 25, giving top players early access to the Game Guard outfit. Additionally, Cash Cups are scheduled for July 18, July 25, and August 1, with real money prizes up for grabs.
This Fortnite x Squid Game crossover offers a one-of-a-kind experience, blending strategy, survival, and immersion in an iconic universe. A must-play event for fans of both franchises.