Fortnite Adds Viral Sensation Jimothy The Raccoon As Free Sidekick
Epic Games has added Jimothy the Raccoon as a free sidekick in Fortnite during the Fortnitemares Halloween event. The beloved internet sensation, who gained viral attention earlier in 2026 due to his distinctive rounded appearance caused by a spinal deformity, is now available to players as a cosmetic companion.
The addition marks another notable crossover for the live-service shooter, joining the event’s broader selection of horror-themed content featuring major entertainment franchises. Five Nights at Freddy’s, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Beetlejuice are among the properties incorporated into Fortnitemares, catering to players with varied horror preferences.
In Fortnite, Sidekicks are cosmetic companions that accompany players across various game modes. While visible to the player controlling them, these sidekicks remain invisible to opposing players during matches. The free offering makes the Jimothy cosmetic accessible to all players, appealing to fans of the beloved raccoon and continuing Epic Games’ tradition of capitalizing on viral culture and pop culture moments during seasonal events.
The Fortnitemares event demonstrates Fortnite’s ongoing strategy of combining entertainment properties with user-facing cosmetics to maintain player engagement. By offering Jimothy as a free reward rather than a paid cosmetic, Epic Games makes the viral sensation available to a broader player base while simultaneously leveraging the raccoon’s cultural moment to drive interest in the seasonal event.