1. If you eliminate a player who has tamed a pet, the pet becomes heartbroken, visibly mourning its owner’s death.
2. Epic Games secretly added the iconic “Fe Claws” to the X-23 skin.
3. In 2020, Deadpool hand-delivered his cosmetics in the item shop.
4. Indiana Jones’ skin had “Lamb and Finn Love Dad” inscribed under his hat as a tribute from a developer.
5. A rubber duck appeared in Chapter 1 with a million health points—no one knew why.
6. The Simpsons referenced Fortnite in the “Screenless” episode, where Bart plays a Fortnite-like game.
7. A teacher asked Epic for help with students playing Fortnite in class, and Epic responded by adding a school-related loading screen.
8. Kirby once appeared in a Fortnite promo but was quickly blurred out due to licensing.
9. Thanking the bus driver was only added after a fan petition gained significant support.
10. Epic removed an animated trailer for Burning Wolf hours after release, and the reason remains unknown.
11. Epic trolled players with the “Never Gonna Give You Up” emote by linking to a Rick Roll video.
12. The community-named Klombo, Fortnite’s beloved dinosaur, has a secret dance animation yet to be seen in-game.
13. The Gunner pet was removed after complaints that it was just a re-skinned Bonesy.
14. Tires scattered around the Foundation statue are a nod to a glitch that launched the statue into space.
15. The Chug Jug was originally called “Essential Oils.”
16. The Slurp Juice color was originally purple, not blue.
17. Chris Pratt once appeared on a billboard promoting Fortnite in South Korea.
18. Peely, Fortnite’s iconic banana character, has met his demise nine times, a long-running joke among players.
19. A Tilted Towers voting event was rigged, favoring option C, causing controversy.
20. The Mako Glider, a season 1 exclusive, briefly appeared in the item shop, making it rare.
21. Drinking a shield potion as Captain America unlocked a secret achievement called “If I Don’t Bucky, I’ll Die.”
22. Jon Jones (Jonesy) is confirmed as an immortal character with a tragic backstory involving multiple lost families.
23. Epic served real-life Fortnite foods like Slurp Juice and Durr Burgers at events.
24. The only gray item sold in the item shop is the Rainbow Bubble Gum wrap.
25. Players heard mysterious sounds from the meteor in Chapter 1 that spelled “Take the L” when put through a spectrogram.
26. A prom proposal note appeared in a Greasy Grove house in Chapter 1.
27. The Konami Code during the Black Hole event revealed a mini-game inspired by Space Invaders.
28. UK schools banned the “Floss” dance after students reportedly used it to intimidate others.
29. Ludwig’s clock back bling shows the actual time in real life.
30. Tender Defender, a chicken costume, was inspired by an 8-year-old’s drawing shared by his dad on Reddit.
31. A double-jump item from Save the World was scrapped mid-development for Battle Royale.
32. The Rue skin won’t return due to its resemblance to certain WWII uniforms.
33. Plague Doctor skins were banned during the pandemic to avoid associations.
34. The Coral Buddies built nukes and accidentally blew themselves up in Chapter 2.
35. Evie’s wrap changed colors with dual pistols, leading to a fan-favorite adjustment.
36. It’s actually possible to drown in Fortnite, though it takes patience.
37. Rocket riding was originally a glitch but was kept in the game due to popularity.
38. Orange Justice was added after fans demanded the Orange Shirt Kid’s dance be included.
39. The Penguin and Insignia back blings are exclusive to Fortnite China and are now unobtainable.
40. Chapter 2 Season 5’s zero-point dive scene foreshadowed Chapter 3’s map flip.
41. Collabs make significant revenue, with Dragon Ball Z being the most popular to date.
42. Fortnite once covered Times Square with a Black Hole ad.
43. The Jug Band emote, when played by four players, forms the melody of Lady Gaga’s Poker Face.
44. Owning every Fortnite cosmetic would cost around 2.25 million V-Bucks.
45. The original Fortnite default skins had a different, basic appearance in 2016.
46. Grenades in Alpha had a simple stencil drawing since their design wasn’t finalized.
47. Donald Mustard, Fortnite’s director, has appeared in Star Wars, Avengers, and The Matrix.
48. The Ice King’s defeat of the Prisoner implies the Prisoner is still frozen under the Chapter 3 island.
49. Chapter 1’s ice cream truck had 100,000 health, taking an entire squad forever to destroy.
50. Epic commemorated a record-breaking tire glitch with a gravestone on the map.
51. Fortnite pitched a movie idea to Sony, but it was rejected.
52. The Mythic Golden Mushroom had a rare 1/10,000 spawn rate but gave 100 shield.
53. Fan suggestions led to essential features like the emote wheel, Chug Jug buff, and Locker presets.
54. During the first live event, no protection existed, resulting in mass eliminations on the viewing platform.
55. The Eye of the Storm Tracker was vaulted in 30 minutes, making it the shortest-lived item.
56. Epic once claimed they’d never add vehicles, yet there are now over 15.
57. Haunted Hills POI was inspired by a Reddit fan’s idea for a haunted castle connected by a bridge.
58. Original names for the Seven included “Visitor Volta” and “The Chosen One.”
59. The ocean items at the end of Chapter 2 teased Chapter 3 updates.
60. The Zapatron, a rare weapon, returned as a troll in a Chapter 2 trailer.
61. Friday Fortnite, a fan tournament, helped launch the careers of big streamers like Ninja and Tfue.
62. Victory crowns trigger secret reactions from llama vending machines.
63. Laserbeam once took over Fortnite’s Twitter for a day.
64. Fatal Fields had a short-lived upside-down house, adding to its mystique.
65. In 2017, Fortnite collaborated with YouTubers to add custom banners, including PewDiePie’s brofist.
66. The Joy skin was designed by Dojo Cad, an artist, and includes an Icon Series emote.
67. Fortnite donated $144 million to Ukrainian humanitarian causes after Chapter 3 Season 2 launched amid global tensions.
68. A viral video of the “Waterfall of Death” led Epic to add a tombstone at the location.
69. Fortnite tested a no-Bloom Battle Royale mode with red crosshairs but never released it.
70. A Pleasant Park swing set would ban players due to its glitchy physics.
71. V-bucks were originally called “Battle Bucks.”
72. The Black Widow skin from the Marvel series was the first Marvel skin and is now very rare.
73. Retail Row and Pleasant Park were the last two OG POIs by Chapter 2’s end.
74. A chemistry teacher’s Fortnite-themed final exam went viral on Twitter.
75. Fortnite references to peeing, drinking, and smoking are canon in the game’s narrative.
76. Epic planned the Apple lawsuit, complete with a 1984 parody ad, sacrificing millions of players.
77. Fortnite’s Geno, the main antagonist, has yet to make an in-game appearance.
78. Carmen Sandiego featured a character resembling Agent Jones, aptly named “Jonesy.”
79. Only Captain America and Thor can use Thor’s hammer in Fortnite.
80. The OG Burst rifle had a different design and appearance.
81. The “Builder Gnome” has a small chance of appearing when placing brick walls.
82. Movies like Free Guy and No Way Home featured Fortnite references.
83. The OG statues (fish, rabbit, and crab) may return someday.
84. The Impostors LTM was confirmed to never return.
85. The Fortnite community has spent a combined 10 million years playing the game.
86. Chapter 2’s collab portals were originally planned as in-game traversable portals.
87. Marvel has the most Fortnite cosmetics, with over 370 items.
88. Epic borrowed concepts from Apex Legends like pinging, rebooting, and vaults.
89. The famous “Chappadoodle” gravestone honors Muselk’s mishap during a rescue.
90. Fortnite was almost canceled before Battle Royale saved it.
91. Save the World contains Easter eggs like the hotel from The Shining and Luke’s X-Wing.
92. Clombo’s roar is a remix of the sounds from Epic’s previous game, Infinity Blade.
93. Epic initially planned to release a crossover with Lord of the Rings.
94. The item shop once briefly displayed a bugged “no text” skin, which became legendary among fans.
95. You can find cat footprints hidden around Meowscles’ base, teasing his storyline.
96. Epic uses a real-life physics model to adjust gravity and in-game mechanics.
97. Jonesy’s character in Save the World hints at a complex backstory tied to Battle Royale.
98. Baller vehicles were originally meant to be part of the map’s “Wild West” theme.

Fortnite’s universe is full of hidden details, quirky Easter eggs, and surprising interactions, which keep players engaged and curious. These secrets showcase the incredible creativity behind the game, from clever pop culture references and player-inspired features to nods to Fortnite’s past and clues for its future. From heartbroken pets and fan-named dinosaurs to unreleased items and fan-demanded features, Fortnite’s layers of surprises make it much more than just a battle royale game. Whether you’re exploring the island or reliving past seasons, these hidden gems remind us why Fortnite continues to be such a memorable experience for millions worldwide.