Fortnite x Honkai Star Rail Collab Release Date and Details
Fortnite has officially confirmed a collaboration with Honkai: Star Rail, bringing two fan-favorite characters from HoYoverse's RPG to the battle royale. Kafka and Blade will arrive in Fortnite on February 26, 2026, marking another major crossover.
The collaboration includes character outfits compatible with LEGO styles, themed cosmetics like back blings and pickaxes, and a special bonus offer. Players who participate in Honkai: Star Rail's top-up event through the Epic Games Store can unlock Blade's outfit completely free.
In this article, we'll explore the exact release date and timing, detailed information about the Kafka and Blade skins, pricing expectations, and how to get the free Blade outfit.
Release Date and Time
The Fortnite x Honkai: Star Rail collaboration launches on February 26, 2026. Both Kafka and Blade skins will arrive in the Item Shop at 7 PM ET (4 PM PT). The collaboration was announced on February 7, giving players roughly three weeks between the reveal and the actual release.
Players can grab Blade's outfit for free by participating in the Honkai: Star Rail top-up event through the Epic Games Store. The exact requirements aren't confirmed yet, but you'll likely need to download the game and purchase Oneiric Shards, the in-game currency. This gives players the option to either buy Blade from the Item Shop or unlock it for free through the promotion.
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Expected Pricing
Both Kafka and Blade are priced at 1,500 V-Bucks each as standalone outfits. Each character bundle, which includes the skin and back bling, costs 1,800 V-Bucks — saving you 500 V-Bucks compared to buying items separately. Back blings are available for 300 V-Bucks on their own, and pickaxes run 800 V-Bucks each.
If you want both full bundles with everything included, expect to spend 3,600 V-Bucks total. Blade's outfit can also be unlocked for free by purchasing eligible items in Honkai: Star Rail through the Epic Games Store, which would save you 1,500 V-Bucks.
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Final Words
The Fortnite x Honkai: Star Rail collaboration drops on February 26, 2026, at 7 PM ET. Both Kafka and Blade skins will be available in the Item Shop for an estimated 1,500-1,600 V-Bucks each. Players who participate in the Honkai: Star Rail top-up event through the Epic Games Store can grab Blade's outfit free. Start saving your V-Bucks now if you want both Stellaron Hunters ready for battle.
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