Fortnite Adds SpongeBob Crossover to Winterfest 2025

Epic Games launched a highly anticipated crossover collaboration between Fortnite and the iconic Nickelodeon series SpongeBob SquarePants as part of the Winterfest 2025 update, introducing a suite of themed cosmetics to the game's Item Shop. The event, which began earlier this week, allows players to purchase SpongeBob-inspired items starting December 20, 2025, with availability extending until January 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

At the center of the collaboration is SpongeBob himself, available not as a playable skin but as an interactive Sidekick for 1,800 V-Bucks. The character accompanies players during matches, reacting dynamically to in-game events such as nearby combat, victories, or defeats. For instance, SpongeBob panics during fights, expresses anger at threats, or lowers his head sadly after the player's elimination, remaining near dropped loot. Voiced by longtime actor Tom Kenny in multiple languages, the Sidekick includes unique animations, voice lines, and unlockable customizations earned through Sidekick Points, such as design styles, banner icons, and reactive emotes like bubble hearts. Players have praised these features for their depth and charm, with...