Followers Assume Fortnite Would possibly Be About to Flip Into the Pink Pony Membership With a Chappell Roan Crossover

Fortnite followers are on the sting of their seats as rumors and leaks appear to recommend a possible Chappell Roan crossover coming to Fortnite in February.

The Femininomenon of the pop music world has been the discuss of the Fortnite group since cosmetics associated to a few of her most iconic songs supposedly leaked late final month. Developer Epic Video games hasn’t confirmed whether or not Chappell Roan or her well-known pink pony mascot will really present up in-game, however followers are nonetheless anticipating an announcement as quickly as this week.

CHAPPEL ROAN POTENTIALLY NEXT FESTIVAL ARTIST #Fortnite pic.twitter.com/Ut2jTrm6Ok

— Leaky (@itsmeleaky) January 22, 2026

X/Twitter person @itsmeleaky appears to have been the primary to kick off rumors that the Midwest Princess was subsequent to hitch Epic’s roster of Pageant stars, sharing pictures of some very Chappell Roan-looking music cosmetics and what seems to be a llama sidekick dressed up as a pink, cowboy hat-wearing pony. Gamers have been then capable of finding these identical gadgets in a particular room in-game, with another acquainted visuals, together with flashy pink stars and a few knight armor, including to the pile of alleged proof.

All three gadgets would definitely match the event, particularly the potential sidekick, which seems to be so much like a reference to the star’s mega-hit music, Pink Pony Membership. The knight armor, in the meantime, has been taken as an indication that not less than one in every of what might be a couple of skins might pull from Chappell Roan’s medieval-themed Video Music Awards efficiency of Good Luck, Babe!. She’s identified for her many, many memorable seems to be, although, so music followers are nonetheless guessing which path Epic might take her cosmetics ought to she have a considerable presence in Fortnite this month.

👀| Fortnite seems to have begun teasing a doable collaboration with Chappell Roan pic.twitter.com/zUMRqjXlxx

— Chappell Roan Now (@ChappellRoanNow) January 23, 2026

In the meantime, the studio confirmed plans to launch Fortnite model 39.40 this week on January 30, leaving followers to look out for brand new content material within the days forward. Once more, Epic hasn’t confirmed whether or not the star will present up in any respect, however for some, it’s not a query of if, however when and the way.

Chappell Roan’s standing as a Grammy award-winning artist with tens of millions of listeners has many anticipating her to headline an upcoming Pageant replace as its new icon. It could imply probably a number of skins to accompany the inclusion of extra of her music, although how the star’s profession might be represented is unclear. It’s doable she might have a extra muted presence, however with the earlier icon, Lisa, set to rotate out in just some days, followers imagine it might be the right time for Chappell to make her correct Fortnite debut.

FORTNITE VALENTINE’S DAY EVENT TEASER pic.twitter.com/ew7rxBrrzg

— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) February 1, 2026

As Chappell Roan rumors for Fortnite warmth up with out official affirmation, gamers are nonetheless wanting ahead to different updates for February. The sport’s official account not too long ago put out what seems to be a tease, saying, “In February, Fortnite wears pink.” It might be extra proof that Chappell Roan is on the best way, however it’s additionally doubtless referencing its upcoming Valentine’s Day plans. One other submit from right this moment has music and film followers wanting ahead to extra KPop Demon Hunters content material.

Fortnite leapt into Chapter 7 with an Avengers: Endgame-style occasion late final 12 months. The months since have, in fact, been stuffed with extra crossover content material, together with a collaboration that introduced South Park gadgets into the fold and some skins from The Workplace.

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