Fortnite x Harry Potter: Leaks, Release Date, And Skins Explained
- A Harry Potter x Fortnite collaboration is reportedly in development, with leaks suggesting the crossover could arrive in Chapter 7.
- The rumors have been met with controversy due to Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling’s views on transgender people.
- There is no other information available yet, but a collab could include a range of skins, in-game items, and map changes.
Harry Potter is undoubtedly one of the world’s biggest franchises—and with Fortnite currently the largest and most prominent video game in pop culture, it’s no surprise that a collaboration would be in the works. But is Harry Potter coming to Fortnite?
In this article, we’ll discuss everything that’s known about the Harry Potter x Fortnite collaboration ahead of its speculated arrival in Fortnite Chapter 7.
Is Harry Potter Coming To Fortnite?
At the moment, the answer is a strong maybe—but nothing has been confirmed. Rumors about a possible Harry Potter Fortnite collaboration began with a Fortnite leak posted on X by @PoketOfficial, who claimed that a crossover is on the way and explained how they would not be supporting it.
Following this revelation, several notable Fortnite leakers, including @SamLeakss, @FNBRintel, and @fortbrleakks, took to X to create hype posts about the possibility of Harry Potter arriving in Fortnite Chapter 7.
This not only fueled speculation about a potential Harry Potter Fortnite collaboration, but also places Epic Games at the center of tremendous backlash if the rumors are true. That said, the developers have not verified any of the Harry Potter Fortnite leaks.
However, their silence does not necessarily mean that the leakers are wrong. Many prominent franchise collaborations have been correctly predicted by Fortnite leakers and dataminers, including the recent K-pop Demon Hunters collab leaked by @SpushFNBR and @Loolo_WRLD.
Other Fortnite collaborations, such as Star Wars, The Simpsons, and Ariana Grande, were also leaked ahead of their release. So, there’s a good chance Harry Potter could be the next major crossover to arrive in the game.
What Harry Potter Skins & Items Could Arrive In Fortnite?
No additional information has been leaked about Harry Potter coming to Fortnite, other than what has been shared by @PoketOfficial. However, the possibilities for cosmetics and in-game items are endless.
Let’s take a look at some Harry Potter Fortnite skins, items, and features that could easily be incorporated into Fortnite.
| Feature | Harry Potter Character, Item, Or Location | How Likely Is It? |
|---|---|---|
| Skins | Harry Potter Ron Weasley Hermione Granger Lord Voldemort Albus Dumbledore Severus Snape Hagrid Sirius Black Draco Malfoy Neville Longbottom Ginny Weasley Fred Weasley George Weasley Luna Lovegood Dobby the House Elf | Harry, Ron, and Hermione are pretty much guaranteed to get skins if the collab is real, as they are the three main characters and are incredibly iconic. Their Fortnite skins could also have alternate styles (e.g., Hogwarts uniform) Voldemort is also likely, as is Draco Malfoy, as Fortnite always tends to include villains in their collabs. |
| Emotes | Spell casting emotes Emotes of iconic moments (e.g., Harry on a broom, Ron puking slugs, Hermione drinking Polyjuice Potion and turning into a cat, etc.) Emotes that include other characters, such as Hogwarts ghosts, etc | Emotes are also extremely likely, although it’s unclear what route Epic will take with them. Casting spells with wands seems possible as an emote, or battling with wands as a group emote. |
| Pickaxes | Each character’s individual wand Broomsticks Quills Quidditch bats Ron’s Deluminator | Pickaxes always come with crossover cosmetics, and wands and broomsticks are the most likely choice. For character-specific Pickaxes, Ron could have Dumbledore’s old Deluminator. |
| Back Blings | Hogwarts House Crests The Sorting Hat Quidditch balls The Golden Snitch Dobby or Hedwig Hermione’s Time Turner Spellbooks Ron’s Howler letter | Back Blings are a given, and could even be themed for each character. Following the release of Fortnite Sidekicks, animals or small companions, such as Dobby, might fall into this category. |
| Sidekicks | Hedwig the owl Scabbers the rat Crookshanks the cat Dobby the House Elf Buckbeak the hippogriff Fang the bloodhound Fluffy the three-headed dog Nagini the snake Magical creatures from the Fantastic Beasts series, such as Nifflers, Dragons, Puffskeins, Moon Calves, etc. | Sidekicks are a no-brainer, particularly considering their huge popularity. Scabbers the rat might not be as likely for obvious reasons (no spoilers here). There are many more possibilities for cute Sidekicks (or deadly ones) with the sheer number of magical creatures in the Harry Potter universe. |
| In-game weapons | Wands (e.g., Elder Wand) Swords (e.g., Sword of Gryffindor) Magical plants (e.g., Mandrake or venomous Tentacula). | Wands could work well as in-game weapons—or even as Pickaxes. A creative twist on them could add fun gameplay without disrupting Fortnite’s core shooting mechanics. The Sword of Gryffindor is another iconic item from the series and seems like a likely inclusion. Magical plants are a more “out there” option, but they could be a fun way to mess with enemies, such as using the Mandrake’s scream to stun enemies. |
| In-game items | Potions Resurrection Stone Philosopher / Sorcerer’s Stone Floo Powder Time Turner Chocolate Frogs Bertie Botts Ever Flavor Beans Magical Chests Horcruxes The Deathly Hallows | There are plenty of magical item possibilities for a Harry Potter Fortnite collab, but it’s unclear which would make the final cut. Potions feel like an obvious choice, and consumables like Chocolate Frogs also fit well. More iconic items, like the Deathly Hallows or Horcruxes, are more likely than obscure ones. Items with useful gameplay effects, like Floo Powder for teleporting, are also probable. |
| Maps and POIs | Hogwarts Hogsmeade Ministry of Magic Diagon Alley Godric’s Hollow Privet Drive The Burrow Knockturn Alley Platform Nine and Three Quarters Azkaban | The inclusion of a Harry Potter-themed map really depends on the size of the collaboration (if the leaks are to be believed). Hogwarts is practically guaranteed, but if the crossover is sizeable, other locations like Diagon Alley, Knockturn Alley, and Hogsmeade are likely. |
| Other features | Hogwarts Express Night Bus | The iconic Fortnite bus might get a makeover. The Hogwarts Express is iconic, but the Night Bus could be easier to implement since it’s also a bus. |
When Will The Harry Potter Fortnite Collaboration Be Released?
If rumors about a Harry Potter x Fortnite crossover are true, a Fortnite Chapter 7 launch is most likely.
Each Fortnite chapter comprises multiple seasons, spanning roughly 4–6 months of content. With Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 1 scheduled for release on November 29, 2025, it could still be many months before the collaboration appears—assuming it’s genuinely in development.
More time in the pipeline may actually be beneficial, because a franchise as huge as Harry Potter would naturally command a well-executed crossover with proper care and attention. We’ll keep you updated about the possible Harry Potter Fortnite release date.
Why Is The Harry Potter Fortnite Collaboration Controversial?
Despite the excitement, the Harry Potter x Fortnite collaboration is also at the center of much controversy. Much of the backlash centers on author J. K. Rowling’s widely publicized statements about transgender people.
Since 2019, Rowling has been outspoken about her views on biological gender and sex, asserting that sex is immutable and should take precedence over gender identity in law and public policy. Many critics see her as outright transphobic, arguing that they invalidate the lived experiences of transgender people.
Rowling’s views have driven many members of the entertainment industry, who were once close to her—including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, who played Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the Harry Potter films—to distance themselves from her.
As a result, many Harry Potter-themed projects have been subject to attempted boycotts by those who vehemently oppose Rowling’s views. The speculation over the Fortnite collab has had the same effect, with many expressing their disappointment in the rumored crossover.
FAQs
Is Harry Potter officially coming to Fortnite?
No. As of November 13, 2025, there is no official confirmation that Harry Potter will definitely be coming to Fortnite.
When will the Harry Potter Fortnite skins be released?
There’s no release date yet. Rumors point to Chapter 7, which begins at the end of November, but the crossover could easily slip into 2026.
Which Harry Potter characters are included in the Fortnite collaboration?
If the Fortnite Harry Potter crossover happens, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are the most likely. Other possibilities include Hogwarts staff, villains like Voldemort or Malfoy, and characters like Ginny, Neville, or Luna.
Why is the Harry Potter x Fortnite crossover controversial?
J.K. Rowling’s controversial views on transgender people have made anything connected to Harry Potter (including this potential collaboration) a difficult and often polarizing topic of discussion.
Will J. K. Rowling profit from the Fortnite collaboration?
Yes. Rowling holds major rights to the Harry Potter IP and earns royalties or licensing fees from official projects. Although Warner Bros. manages much of the licensing, she would still receive a share if the crossover were to happen.
