Hey Thrill Seekers,
The Storm is coming to Universal Orlando.
Universal has announced FORTNITEMARES as the latest scare zone coming to Halloween Horror Nights 35, bringing the world of Fortnite into the fog for a terrifying new experience.
But this isn’t the Fortnite you know.
Instead of dropping into the Island and searching for loot, you’ll be stepping into a world where the Storm has taken over and there is no telling what horrors could be waiting around the corner.
🎃The Official Description
Universal’s announcement gives us a chilling warning:
“Trudge through this scare zone and brace for the Storm, because there’s no telling what horrors it’ll bring with it.”
And if you’re familiar with Fortnite, you’ll know that when the Storm arrives, you don’t want to be caught outside the safe zone.
At Halloween Horror Nights, however, there might not be a safe zone at all.
🕹️What Is FORTNITEMARES at Halloween Horror Nights 35?
FORTNITEMARES is a brand-new scare zone inspired by the hugely popular Fortnite video game.
The scare zone will transform part of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights into a terrifying version of the Fortnite universe, with guests encouraged to trudge through the Storm as they encounter whatever horrors it has brought with it.
While Universal hasn’t revealed every detail of what guests will encounter, the announcement deliberately leaves plenty to the imagination.
And that’s what makes this scare zone so intriguing.
Rather than simply recreating the Fortnite Island, FORTNITEMARES appears to take the concept of the Storm and turn it into something far more sinister.
🌪️Brace Yourself for the Storm
In Fortnite, the Storm is something players desperately try to avoid.
At Halloween Horror Nights 35, you’ll have no choice but to walk directly into it.
The description suggests that the Storm itself could be a key part of the scare zone, potentially creating an eerie environment where guests don’t know exactly what – or who – might emerge from the darkness.
And with Universal promising that there is “no telling what horrors it’ll bring with it,” we’re expecting plenty of surprises.
The real question is: what happens when the Storm comes to Halloween Horror Nights?
😱Fortnite Meets Halloween Horror Nights
The arrival of FORTNITEMARES marks an exciting crossover between one of the world’s biggest video games and one of the world’s most famous Halloween events.
Fortnite has become known for its ever-changing world, huge roster of characters and spectacular collaborations.
Halloween Horror Nights, meanwhile, is famous for bringing popular entertainment properties to life through haunted houses and scare zones.
The combination could be a lot of fun.
Rather than simply playing Fortnite, guests will be able to physically walk through a version of the game world while surrounded by the sights, sounds and scares of Halloween Horror Nights.
Just don’t expect to be able to hide behind a wall and wait for the Storm to pass.
🏝️What Characters Will Appear in FORTNITEMARES?
Universal has not yet revealed the full line-up of characters or creatures that will appear in the scare zone.
That leaves plenty of room for speculation.
Fortnite has an enormous selection of characters and has featured countless collaborations over the years, meaning there are plenty of possibilities for what could appear in FORTNITEMARES.
The name itself also suggests that Universal could be leaning into the darker and more supernatural side of the Fortnite universe.
Whatever is waiting inside, one thing seems certain:
The Storm is bringing something with it.
🫣A Scare Zone You Won’t Want to Miss
Scare zones are one of the best parts of Halloween Horror Nights.
Unlike haunted houses, where you enter a controlled environment for a few minutes of intense scares, scare zones allow you to explore an area at your own pace.
You never quite know what you’ll encounter.
That makes FORTNITEMARES particularly interesting.
With the Storm constantly looming over the experience, guests could find themselves surrounded by an unpredictable collection of Fortnite-inspired horrors.
And just like in the game, you might want to keep moving.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
What is FORTNITEMARES at Halloween Horror Nights 35?
FORTNITEMARES is a new scare zone coming to Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando, inspired by the world of Fortnite.
Is FORTNITEMARES a haunted house?
No. FORTNITEMARES is a scare zone, meaning guests will walk through an open-air themed area filled with atmospheric effects, characters and scare actors.
What is the Storm in FORTNITEMARES?
The Storm is a major feature of the Fortnite universe and appears to be central to the Halloween Horror Nights scare zone. Universal has teased that guests should “brace for the Storm” and expect unexpected horrors.
Will Fortnite characters appear?
Universal has not yet confirmed the full list of characters or creatures that will appear in FORTNITEMARES.
Is FORTNITEMARES suitable for children?
Halloween Horror Nights is designed for mature audiences and features intense scares, frightening imagery, gore and mature themes. Universal does not recommend the event for young children.
📈Halloween Horror Nights 35 Continues to Grow
The announcement of FORTNITEMARES adds another major name to the growing line-up for Halloween Horror Nights 35.
The 35th anniversary event is shaping up to feature a mix of major entertainment franchises, original haunted houses and immersive scare zones, giving fans plenty of reasons to visit Universal Orlando after dark.
But if you’re heading into FORTNITEMARES, there’s one piece of advice we can give you:
Stay out of the Storm.
Actually, that’s impossible.
Smiles included…
Jamie
