Universal Reveals Fortnite-Inspired Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zone
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A Fortnite-inspired Scare Zone is coming to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. It is an immersive and thrilling scare zone inspired by Fortnitemares, the game’s signature Halloween event.
It debuts this fall at Universal Orlando Resort beginning August 28 and at Universal Studios Hollywood on September 3.
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Fortnitemares Scare Zone Described By Universal Studios

The press release for the upcoming attraction touts authentic experiences reminiscent of the popular video game while also adding new experiences exclusive to the theme parks. All in all, guests will work to escape the Scare Zone and claim victory.
Now, Halloween Horror Nights’ fans will have the chance to “drop in” to the world of Fortnitemares, with an all-new scare zone, featuring ever-evolving and high-stakes environments. Guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground overcome with a threatening force. Throughout the scare zone, fans will encounter the Battle Bus along with familiar Fortnitemares characters – plus a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights – as they work to escape and claim victory.
Merchandise inspired by the Scare Zone will be available starting July 23 at noon Eastern Time. Insider Gaming will continue to monitor the story and report any updates as more information becomes available.
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