Art the Clown, the silent killer from Damien Leone’s Terrifier films, returned to the Fortnite Item Shop on October 30, 2026. That puts him in the final weekend of Fortnitemares 2026, alongside horror icons like Freddy Krueger and Jack the Clown. This is his fourth shop run since his debut in Update v37.50 on October 23, 2025.
The Art the Clown outfit costs 1,500 V-Bucks and comes with the Art’s Bag of Tricks back bling. The full Art the Clown Bundle costs 2,200 V-Bucks. Both sit in the Terrifier section of the Fortnite Item Shop. Epic hasn’t listed an exit date. The shop refreshes daily at 5 PM PT (8 PM ET).
Steps to get Art the Clown skin in Fortnite
- Launch Fortnite and open the Shop tab from the lobby.
- Scroll down to the Terrifier section.
- Select Art the Clown for the outfit only, or Art the Clown Bundle for the full set.
- Click and hold the Purchase button to confirm.
- Go to the Locker and equip the outfit in the Character slot.
According to the Fortnite Wiki, the outfit works in Battle Royale, Creative, Save the World, Fortnite Festival, and Rocket Racing. It doesn’t carry over to LEGO Fortnite or Fall Guys.
Bundle or outfit only: The V-Bucks math
The back bling isn’t sold separately this time. It comes with the outfit.
| Item | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Art the Clown + Art’s Bag of Tricks | Outfit and back bling | 1,500 V-Bucks |
| Cutlery Club | Pickaxe | 800 V-Bucks |
| Horn ‘n Hacksaw | Emote (traversal) | 500 V-Bucks |
| Clown Attack | Wrap (animated, elim reactive) | 500 V-Bucks |
| Bought separately | 3,300 V-Bucks | |
| Art the Clown Bundle | All of the above | 2,200 V-Bucks |
The bundle saves you 1,100 V-Bucks. In other words, you get the pickaxe, emote, and wrap for 700 V-Bucks more than the outfit alone. If you want more than one accessory, the bundle is the better buy.
Epic changed V-Bucks pricing on March 19, 2026, so check your wallet before you buy. Under the current pack sizes, 800 V-Bucks cost $8.99 and 2,400 V-Bucks cost $22.99. With an empty balance, the 2,400 pack covers the bundle and leaves 200 V-Bucks.
For the outfit alone, two 800 packs ($17.98) are cheaper than the 2,400 pack. If you’re only a few V-Bucks short, the Exact Amount Pack sells 50 V-Bucks for $0.99. Prices may differ by region.
How long Art the Clown stays in the Item Shop
Epic gives no end date, but his past shop runs show a pattern.
| Shop run | Dates | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Debut | October 23 to November 1, 2025 | 10 days |
| Return | February 10 to 12, 2026 | 3 days |
| Return | June 13 to 16, 2026 | 4 days |
| Current | From October 30, 2026 | Not announced |
Both 2026 returns lasted three to four days. Timing is tighter this time. Fortnitemares and Chapter 7 Season 4: Override both wrap up on October 31. The Treasure Hunters mini-season is expected on November 1, though Epic hasn’t confirmed a launch time.
The Terrifier section may not survive the season change. If you want Art, buy him before the October 31 shop reset at 5 PM PT (8 PM ET). If you miss it, he has returned roughly every four months so far, but that’s a pattern, not a promise.
Other horror skins in Fortnite right now
1. Freddy Krueger
- Price: 1,600 V-Bucks
- Also available with: Krueger Specials, Freddy’s Boilermaker (800 V-Bucks each)
- Release status: In the Item Shop as of October 30, 2026
2. Jack the Clown
- Price: 1,500 V-Bucks
- Also available with: Jack’s Menacing Mallet (800 V-Bucks), Jack the Clown in the Box (400 V-Bucks)
- Release status: In the Item Shop as of October 30, 2026
3. Beetlejuice
- Price: 1,500 V-Bucks
- Also available with: Sandworm Sneakers (1,000 V-Bucks), Six-Stringed Sandworm (800 V-Bucks)
- Release status: In the Item Shop as of October 30, 2026 (full guide)
4. Nikki (Obsession)
- Price: 1,500 V-Bucks
- Also available with: Nikki’s Broken Bottle (500 V-Bucks), One Wish Willow (300 V-Bucks)
- Release status: In the Item Shop as of October 30, 2026 (free options)
5. Freddy Fazbear
- Price: 1,500 V-Bucks
- Also available with: Bonnie the Rabbit, Chica the Chicken (1,500 V-Bucks each)
- Release status: In the Item Shop as of October 30, 2026 (FNAF bundle prices)
Signing Off
Art the Clown is one of the more striking Fortnitemares collabs, mostly because his set doesn’t need a tryhard style to stand out. The 2,200 V-Bucks bundle is the clear value pick, and the timing makes this weekend the safest time to buy.
Once Treasure Hunters arrives, the shop will likely shift away from horror. Epic hasn’t confirmed Art’s next return. Based on his history, though, another restock in 2027 seems likely.
No. The outfit costs 1,500 V-Bucks, and no free quest or challenge unlocks it.
Five: the outfit, the Art’s Bag of Tricks back bling, the Cutlery Club pickaxe, the Horn ‘n Hacksaw emote, and the Clown Attack wrap.
He debuted on October 23, 2025, with Update v37.50 during Fortnitemares 2025.
Yes. Art’s Bag of Tricks comes with the 1,500 V-Bucks outfit, so you don’t need the bundle to get it.
Jack the Clown from Halloween Horror Nights is in the same Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks.
