All Free Fortnitemares 2026 Items & How to Get Them in Fortnite
All the details on the free rewards available to earn in Fortnitemares 2026, including a new Fortnite Sidekick.
Fortnitemares 2026 has now begun, and while the annual Fortnite Halloween event is headlined by huge collabs and additions to the Item Shop, there’s also an array of goodies available for free.
This year’s event is a big one, marking the long-awaited arrival of a Five Nights at Freddy’s collab alongside a host of other big names from the world of horror and gaming, including the likes of Hollow Knight.
Most of the big collab items are reserved for V-Bucks purchases in the Item Shop, but there are some freebies that you be sure not to miss out on.
How to Get Free Jimothy Sidekick in Fortnite
Viral sensation Jimothy the Raccoon has arrived in Fortnite as a Sidekick, and Epic Games has opted to distribute the item to free for all players, as long as a simple task is completed.
To earn the Jimothy Sidekick, you need to locate a Dumpster Diver Sprite on the map and successfully extract it to add to your collection.
The Raccoon-themed Sprite can be extracted either by utilizing the extraction points around the Battle Royale island, or by using a Portable Extractor, which is the safer way of securing your goods.
How to Get Free Prophetic Tapestry Loading Screen in Fortnite
The Prophetic Tapestry Loading Screen is the easiest reward of all to earn during the Fortnitemares event, as you only need to log in to the game to secure it.
The loading screen is lore-themed, pointing to what fans can expect in the coming weeks as Epic Games ticks toward the end of the season and a move into a mini-season to bring an end to Chapter 7.
Players have until October 31 to log in and earn the reward before it disappears, with the next season expected to kick off on November 1.
