Dumb Ways to Die x Fortnite Collaboration Brings Beans to Battle Royale

The Dumb Ways to Die x Fortnite collaboration launches on January 25, 2026, and will run for three weeks. The event includes several exciting elements: **Exclusive Character Skins**: Five Bean character outfits will be available in the Item Shop, featuring Numpty, Hapless, Pillock, Bonehead, and Stumble. Each skin includes multiple style variants representing different "dumb" scenarios from the original games. **Themed Back Bling and Pickaxes**: Collect Bean-themed accessories including the "Train Platform" back bling and the "Grizzly Poker" pickaxe, both referencing iconic moments from the franchise. **Emotes and Music**: Two new emotes recreate famous Bean animations, and the original "Dumb Ways to Die" song is available as a lobby music track. **Loading Screens and Sprays**: Unlock artistic interpretations of classic Dumb Ways to Die scenes through in-game challenges.

The centerpiece of the collaboration is "Dumb Ways to Survive," a custom Fortnite Creative map that reimagines the franchise's mini-games in Battle Royale format. Players must navigate through various challenge rooms, each based on a different "dumb way to die" scenario. Success requires quick reflexes and creative problem-solving to avoid the hilarious hazards. The map supports 1-16 players and features three difficulty modes: Casual Bean (easy), Risky Bean (medium), and Ultimate Bean (hard). Completing the map on higher difficulties unlocks exclusive rewards. Top performers on the leaderboard each week will receive special bonus cosmetics, encouraging friendly competition within the community.

During the three-week event, players can complete themed challenges to earn free rewards: **Week 1 - Train Safety**: Complete challenges related to railway safety awareness, earning XP and the "Safety First" spray. **Week 2 - Animal Encounters**: Challenges inspired by dangerous animal interactions from the games, unlocking the "Grizzly Survivor" emoticon. **Week 3 - General Hazards**: Final week challenges covering various Bean predicaments, rewarding the exclusive "Bean Champion" banner. Completing all three weeks of challenges grants a special wrap featuring artwork from the entire Dumb Ways to Die franchise.

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, stated: "We're always looking for creative collaborations that bring joy to our players. Dumb Ways to Die has such a unique personality and positive message about safety. We think Fortnite players will love experiencing these characters in a new way." PlaySide Studios expressed equal enthusiasm: "Fortnite's massive global reach gives us an incredible opportunity to introduce the Beans to millions of new potential fans. We've worked closely with Epic to ensure every detail honors both franchises." Early reactions from both communities have been overwhelmingly positive, with fans creating crossover fan art and speculation about which Bean scenarios would work best in Fortnite gameplay.