Singapore, — Epic Games’ Fortnite is set to welcome characters from HoYoverse’s space fantasy RPG, Honkai: Star Rail, in a collaboration launching on . The crossover will feature Kafka and Blade, two prominent members of the Stellaron Hunters, bringing their distinct aesthetics and lore to the popular battle royale platform.
Honkai: Star Rail, released to critical and commercial success, has cultivated a dedicated global player base with its blend of strategic turn-based combat, intricate world-building, and compelling narrative. The collaboration marks a significant expansion of Fortnite’s ongoing strategy of integrating characters and universes from across the gaming landscape, with Epic Games aiming to introduce over 100 gaming legend skins annually.
Kafka and Blade Arrive in the Fortnite Metaverse
Kafka and Blade, both integral to the storyline of Honkai: Star Rail, represent a unique dynamic within the Stellaron Hunters. Kafka is characterized by her composed demeanor and mastery of psychological warfare, while Blade is a brooding swordsman burdened by a curse of immortality. Their arrival in Fortnite will be accompanied by character Outfits, Back Blings, and Pickaxes inspired by their in-game designs.
The character Outfits will also be compatible with LEGO styles, extending the crossover into LEGO Fortnite, a recent addition to the Fortnite ecosystem. This integration allows players to customize their characters with a blocky aesthetic, further blending the universes of the two games.
Beyond Skins: Interactive Events and Community Engagement
The collaboration extends beyond cosmetic items. Epic Games plans to launch a new User Generated Content (UGC) island within Fortnite, designed to encourage creative expression and community interaction. A creator-involved collaboration tournament will also be held, fostering engagement between players and content creators from both the Fortnite and Honkai: Star Rail communities.
HoYoverse is also offering an incentive for players to try Honkai: Star Rail. Eligible players who download the game via the Epic Games Store and complete designated activities will receive the “Blade” Outfit in Fortnite as a reward. Specific details regarding these activities will be announced closer to the launch date.
A Strategic Partnership for Two Gaming Giants
This collaboration represents a notable partnership between Epic Games and HoYoverse, two of the most influential companies in the gaming industry. Fortnite, with its massive player base and cultural impact, provides a broad platform for introducing Honkai: Star Rail to a new audience. For Epic Games, the partnership demonstrates a continued commitment to diversifying its content offerings and attracting players through high-profile collaborations.
The choice of Kafka and Blade as the featured characters suggests a focus on characters with strong visual identities and compelling backstories. Kafka’s signature purple katana and Blade’s shattered blade are instantly recognizable elements within the Honkai: Star Rail universe, translating well into the visual style of Fortnite.
The initial announcement of the collaboration, teased in late January 2026, generated significant excitement within both communities, with searches for “Kafka Fortnite” and “Blade Fortnite” surging online. This demonstrates the potential for cross-promotion and the appeal of bringing beloved characters from one game into another.
The Fortnite x Honkai: Star Rail collaboration is scheduled to arrive as part of the v39.40 update on , coinciding with the end of the South Park event, “Born in Chaos.” The character Outfits will then become available in the Item Shop on .
For more information, players are encouraged to follow Epic Games News and the official Honkai: Star Rail social media channels on Twitter (X), Instagram, and Facebook.
