Fortnite Honkai Star Rail collaboration: Release date, Blade & Kafka skins & more

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Trailblazers are hyped for the new collaboration
Fortnite players and trailblazers are pretty hyped about the new Fortnite Honkai Star Rail collaboration, which will be dropping this month. This will bring the popular characters from HoYoverse’s hit RPG into the battle royal island with new cosmetics and special rewards.
In this article, let’s learn more details about the collaboration release date, what characters are going to be included, what to expect and more.
Fortnite Honkai Star Rail release & what to expect
Trailblazers and gamers, mark your calendars as the Fortnite Honkai Star Rail collaboration is all set to drop on February 26, 2026, at 7 PM ET/ 4:00 PM (PT).
Blade and Kafka will be the official characters who will be joining the game as part of this collaboration.
For now, Epic Games has not revealed any pricing details, but fans can expect the pricing for the skins to be based on the regular collaboration range. You can expect 1,200 and 1,500 V-Bucks for the skins.
Players can also expect back blings, pickaxes, and possibly emotes, apart from the themed-based skins.
How to get the Blade skin for free?
The best thing about this collaboration is that fans and players can earn the Blade skin for free.
Players who participate in the Honkai: Star Rail “top-up event” on the Epic Games Store will apparently be able to obtain the skin for free.
Although full specifics have yet to be confirmed, leaks indicate that gamers may need to play Honkai: Star Rail and acquire in-game currency, known as Oneiric Shards, to be eligible for the award.
Conclusion
Epic Games has not fully shown the full set and cosmetics for the Kafka and Blade. But as we get closer to the release date, we will get the leaks and first look at the collaborative skins and items in the game.
Fortnite Honkai Star Rail collaboration is a major win for the gacha games and we might see more collaborations with the gacha games in the near future.
FAQs
When does the Fortnite x Honkai: Star Rail collaboration release?
The collaboration launches on February 26, with the skins expected to arrive in the Item Shop at 7 PM ET.
Which Honkai: Star Rail characters are coming to Fortnite?
Blade and Kafka have been officially confirmed as part of the crossover.
Can you get the Blade skin for free?
Yes, players may be able to unlock Blade for free through a Honkai: Star Rail top-up event on the Epic Games Store.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.