Is Albert Wesker coming to Fortnite? New Resident Evil crossover & more
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Fortnitemares starts on October 1, 2026
The Resident Evil crossover is finally returning to Fortnite, bringing back the fan-favourite skins after three years.
Surprisingly, the newly released Fortnitemares 2026 trailer caught fans’ attention. It was the red glowing eyes and fans are starting to speculate that Albert Wesker might be arriving in the next update. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Fortnitemares 2026 trailer fuels the speculation
This speculation and rumor started from a short scene roughly around 10 seconds into the Fortnitemares 2026 trailer. In this scene, you can see a pair of red glowing eyes.
This shot only lasted for a very short moment, but it was enough for the fans to start the speculation and rumors. This might just be a part of a Halloween celebration or decoration; however, it could also mean something else.
Most of the fans and players think that this closely resembles Albert Wesker’s signature look from the Resident Evil series.
Epic Games have not announced anything yet and this is purely based on speculation and rumors for now.
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Conclusion
At the same time, Resident Evil cosmetics are once again back in the item shop after three years. After seeing the speculations, there is a strong chance that Epic Games might be preparing for a 2nd wave of this crossover.
The current shop lineup includes Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, and Grace Ashcroft. If the 2nd wave rumors are true, then we might see Ada Wong and Albert Wesker in the game.
Is Albert Wesker confirmed?
No. Albert Wesker has not been officially confirmed. The speculation comes from a pair of mysterious red eyes shown briefly in the Fortnitemares 2026 trailer.
Which Resident Evil characters are currently available?
The current collaboration includes Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, and Grace Ashcroft, along with their associated cosmetics.
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