Kingdom Hearts Fortnite Release Date: September 17, 2026 Launch
The Kingdom Hearts Fortnite crossover launched September 17, 2026. See the confirmed release, live Item Shop status, gameplay additions, and event dates.
FAQ
When did Kingdom Hearts come to Fortnite?
Is Kingdom Hearts live in Fortnite now?
When are the Kingdom Hearts Power Hours?
When did Kingdom Hearts release in Fortnite?
The Kingdom Hearts Fortnite crossover launched on September 17, 2026. The release is now first-party confirmed by Epic Games, so this page is no longer a countdown or expected-date tracker.
The launch includes four Item Shop outfits, Kingdom Hearts cosmetics, the Kingdom Key gameplay weapon, Sea Salt Ice Cream, Kingdom Hearts Overrides and special events.
Which characters launched with the crossover?
The confirmed launch lineup is:
All four are currently listed in the official Fortnite Item Shop. See Kingdom Hearts Fortnite skins for the full cosmetic breakdown.
Did the Kingdom Key launch at the same time?
Yes. Epic’s September 17 launch announcement describes the Kingdom Key as active crossover gameplay content. The weapon can perform melee combos and call down lightning.
The same launch also adds Sea Salt Ice Cream, which restores health and shields, plus a Level Up Override that can spawn a Mythic Kingdom Key for each squad member.
See How to Get the Kingdom Key and the Kingdom Key Mythic guide for the gameplay details.
Are the Kingdom Hearts cosmetics live in the Item Shop?
Yes. The Shop lists Sora at 1,800 V-Bucks and Riku, Kairi and Roxas at 1,600 V-Bucks each. The full KINGDOM HEARTS Bundle costs 4,500 V-Bucks.
Use the Item Shop tracker for current availability and the price guide for individual cosmetics.
When were the Kingdom Hearts Power Hours?
Epic ran KINGDOM HEARTS Power Hours on September 19, 2026:
- 2–4 PM ET;
- 9–11 PM ET.
During those windows, every player started with a Kingdom Key and a Sea Salt Ice Cream. The scheduled Power Hours have now ended.
When was the Kingdom Hearts Cup?
Fortnite Competitive listed Override Series: KINGDOM HEARTS Cup sessions across September 18–19, 2026, with Battle Royale, Zero Build and Mobile formats depending on region.
Those sessions have ended. The competitive page remains useful as the official record of the event.
How long are the Shop cosmetics available?
The official Fortnite web Shop currently lists the Kingdom Hearts offers until October 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM. Future returns are not guaranteed.
Official sources
Verification sources
A = Epic Games or first-party material; B = direct gameplay evidence; C = secondary reporting used with time-sensitive caveats.
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