Epic Games has released Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 update 39.20, introducing the highly anticipated South Park collaboration, new weapons, consumables, map changes, and a special Born in Chaos Mini Pass.
Update 39.20 Downtime and Release
The update went live on January 9, 2026, after a 1–2 hour downtime at 4 AM ET. Servers are now fully operational, allowing players to jump into the new content.
South Park Collaboration: Skins and Items
The highlight of the update is the South Park crossover, featuring iconic characters in Fortnite style through the Gonna Have Myself a Time Bundle:
- Eric Cartman
- Stan Marsh
- Kyle Broflovski
- Kenny McCormick
- Butters Stotch
The characters appear in mech suits to fit Fortnite’s gameplay design.
Born in Chaos Mini Pass
A free Mini Pass allows players to unlock 13 South Park-themed rewards without spending V-Bucks, including:
- Imaginationland Airship Glider
- Cheesy Poofs Rocketship Emote
- Level Up Tokens
Players earn Cred, a new currency, by completing South Park quests to progress through the Mini Pass.
Map Changes: Cartmanland POI
The update introduces the Cartmanland Point of Interest, replacing Wonkeeland in the north-west of the map. Features include:
- Functional amusement park rides
- Snow restricted to the Cartmanland area, ending Winterfest 2025
New Battle Bus and Mythic Items
- South Park Battle Bus: Butters’ school bus design, available until February 5, 2026
- Stick of Truth Mythic: Allows players to control the storm in the final circle
- Kenny’s Respawn Token: Automatically revives players after elimination, replacing Self-Revive
- Cheesy Poofs Consumable: Heal while sprinting, available in unranked mode
New Weapons and Items
- Flex SMG: Two firing modes; powerful when aiming down sights, fast fire when hipfiring
- Stealth Splash: Grants a cloaking effect to all players in the splash zone
Quints: 5-Player Battle Royale Mode
A new limited-time 5-player BR mode, Quints, is available until February 5, 2026. Its popularity may determine a permanent return.
Battle Pass and OG Super Styles
Update 39.20 unlocks Bonus Pages in the Chapter 7 Battle Pass, allowing players to access Super Styles for skins like Kingston and Dark Voyager. OG Season 7 Pass skins also receive remixed looks.
Blitz Royale Updates
- Asteria Awakened returns to the Blitz rotation
- Stranger Things map removed
- Golden Llamas now contain Shockwave Hammers
Vaulted Weapons and Items
The following items are removed from the loot pool:
- Self-Revive Device
- Holiday Presents!
- Blizzard Grenade
- Icy Feet
- Shield Keg
- Sneaky Snowman
New Weekly Quests
New Week 6 and Week 7 quests include:
- Damaging an enemy playing as a boss
- Scouting shooting locations for Kingston
The Born in Chaos event promises to be one of Fortnite’s most memorable collaborations of 2026, combining South Park humor, new gameplay mechanics, and exciting cosmetic rewards.
