Fortnite players have got their hands on the classic goth character, Wednesday Addams. This crossover comes ahead of the game’s annual Halloween event, Fortnitemares. Epic Games is constantly updating Fortnite, and that means updates to gameplay, changing the map, and new content all the time.
There are now well over ten original collaborations incorporated into Fortnitemares, and the Wednesday Addams skin is just the latest exclusive brought to it. There are a couple of different ways players can earn this coveted cosmetic. We’ve rounded everything up below that you need to know about the Wednesday skin, some high-end advice you can take to the bank, and how to even get a freebie.
Wednesday Fortnite Cup: Your Free Path to the Skin
Tournament Date and Duration
The Wednesday Addams Cup takes place on October 23, 2025. Only a four-hour hours for this competition. Localized timings can be found on the in-game Compete tab.
How the Tournament Works
Up to 10 matches will be available per player throughout the event period. How you appear on those regional leaderboards is a function of the way that you play. The better your ranking and rewards are, with higher your scores.
Free Rewards Available
Grave Wednesday Spray goes to players with 8 points or more. This prize is the participants’ participation trophy.
All of the best regional performers score the full Wednesday Addams Outfit before it is available in stores. This limited early release is one of the aspects that make the tournament so coveted among dedicated fans.
Regional Prize Distribution
The positioning of the prize also alters according to the number of players currently there. And if you play on EU servers, get the uniform for ranks 1 to 850. North America Central is 1-500. In other areas, there are different placement distances.
Find your own place in the fabric of what’s happening. That way, you are aware of what rank exactly is needed.
Wednesday Skin Official Release Date
Item Shop Launch
The Wednesday Addams crossover will be available in Fortnite Item Shop on October 24, 2025, at 8:00 PM EST. The pack will be available to purchase worldwide for all players.
This is a day or so after the tournament has finished. Victory in the tournament earns you first pick before it becomes available to purchase by the public.
Purchase Requirements
V-Bucks are required to buy cosmetic items from the Item Shop available on Wednesdays. There is so much more in the bundle besides just the clothing.
Complete Wednesday Collaboration Bundle
Available Cosmetic Items
The Wednesday Addams range is also made up of several themed pieces:
- The Wednesday Addams Outfit with two style options costs 1,500 V-Bucks. Players can swap alter egos in-game, too, depending on their mood.
- Concerto of Woe Emote costs 500 V-Bucks. This emote likely references memorable aspects of the Netflix series.
- Wednesday’s Umbrella Pickaxe costs 600 V-Bucks. This grotesque sickle serves as a structural component of the character.
- Nevermore Satchel Back Bling will cost 400 V-Bucks. It’s a match made in heaven for this dress.
- Wednesday’s Dance Emote will set you back 500 V-Bucks. Fans of the series will recognize the iconic dance.
- The Woe Cello Bass Instrument costs 800 V-Bucks. This is a musical item that allows players to play music in-game.
Bundle Savings
The whole bundle, by the way, is 2,500 V-Bucks. You could spend a whole lot more buying those separately. But you can save a bit of money by getting them all at once.
Maximizing Your Tournament Performance
Preparation Tips
Play some regular opponents before the tournament begins. The more you can predict what’s the current meta strategy, the higher placement you receive.
Land where you are comfortable and have played well. The tournament is not the time to start dropping to new places you’ve never landed at before.
The play now is for survival and not just for elimination. On the score of all things, placement points are highly top-heavy in tournaments.
Strategy During Matches
If you can, play all 10 available matches. The more games you play, the more opportunities you have to win points.
Adjust the opening result and play accordingly. Better to play it conservatively if you start strong. When you are playing catch-up, dirty tactics don’t hurt, though.
Log your points as you go. This is one metric for deciding whether you should be taking more risks.
Why This Collaboration Matters
Cultural Significance
There aren’t many; Wednesday Addams is one of those characters that we love and has been around forever. The Netflix series was mainly liked by the youth.
This Outfit collaboration is the perfect alchemy of musical and gothic aesthetics to the virtuoso flair of Fortnite’s in-game characters. It’s for the player who enjoys darker aesthetics.
Part of a Larger Halloween Event
Fortnitemares is a bunch of different Horror-based collaborations at once. This is also when characters such as Ghostface begin to make an appearance.
Epic Games, in another play for you, also raises with a few Halloween items. Recent weapon balancing updates hit the Battle Royale mode hard.
The extra portions add a taste of the season. Gameplay dynamics differ for players during Fortnitemares.
Making the Most of Fortnitemares
Additional Content to Explore
And there are more Halloween cosmetics in the Item Shop past Wednesday. The players encounter some Halloween-themed items. The players also find various spooky skins and accessories.
There are special game modes available for a limited time to spruce up the experience for a bit of color. These custom modes often come with specific mechanics, too.
Seasonal challenges provide extra rewards. When you perform these, you earn the cosmetics for free and the XP.
Community Engagement
Enter Fortnite tournaments and converse with favorite players. Helpful advice from other players.
Watch some of the greatest players in the game face off in the Wednesday Cup. Watching top players will also make your game better.
Visually display how much you’ve progressed and what items are unlocked. The Fortnite community likes to celebrate achievements together!
Smart V-Bucks Management
When to Spend
When you go to buy things, still check your budget. You save more than buying them separately.
If you’re on the fence about the makeup, wait for the reviews. These and many other players are raising questions less than a week after launch.
Alternative V-Bucks Sources
Players can earn 950 V-Bucks from the Battle Pass when they level up. This is money without purchasing anything more.
Every so often, you can even earn bonus V-Bucks through more casual means, special promotions, and challenges. Note when they show up over the course of the season.
Final Reflections About the Wednesday Collaboration
The Wednesday Addams skin is definitely one of the most talked-about revelations that resulted from this year’s Fortnitemares event. The game players are given two completely different options to get their hands on the skin.
Competitive crushers can unlock the outfit for free by ranking among placements in tournaments. It requires skill and dedication at the 4-hour event here.
The bundle can be purchased by casual players in the Item Shop. This is so you get in free; no one else is in.
Both ways for fans to add Wednesday to their stash of Fortnite stuff are explained here. Decide which one suits your playstyle and mood the most.
It is a pointer to Fortnite’s dedication to strange pop culture unions. These collaborations, that breathe new flavors into the game, are one of many ways we keep everything fresh and exciting for millions of players worldwide.
And save the dates: Oct. 23 and 24. Competing or purchasing, Wednesday Addams will show up in your Fortnite locker later this week!
