New Fortnite x Nickelodeon Collab: Danny Phantom & Sam Arrive December 5, 2025
Okay, Fortnite fans, grab your Capri Suns and dust off those VHS tapes—Epic Games just hit us with a crossover announcement with Nickelodeon that feels like it came straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon block. On December 5, 2025, Fortnite is officially dropping Danny Phantom and Samantha Manson into the Item Shop, and yes, this is the kind of collab that makes every 90s kid scream “Nick Nick Nick Nick Na-Nick Nick Nick!”
The Big Reveal
Fortnite has become the ultimate pop culture playground, but this one even blindsided the dataminer squad. Danny Phantom, Nickelodeon’s ghost-fighting teen heartthrob, is finally suiting up in Battle Royale, complete with his goth bestie Sam. The bundle is expected to include skins and maybe some themed cosmetics—though Epic is keeping the details locked tighter than a Blockbuster VHS case.
For those of us who grew up glued to Nickelodeon, this is more than just another skin drop. It’s a nostalgia nuke. Danny Phantom was the edgy, supernatural hero who made ghost powers look cooler than any cheat code. And now, he’s about to be your squad’s MVP when you’re dropping Tilted Towers.
Why This Collab Hits Different
Fortnite thrives on nostalgia, and this collab is basically a ’90s-kid dream come true. Epic has already teased that SpongeBob SquarePants will appear later in this Chapter, and with the new Sidekicks feature letting smaller characters tag along, the possibilities are endless. Imagine Squidward rage-quitting in your lobby or Tommy Pickles waddling into battle—it’s chaotic, it’s ridiculous, and it’s exactly the kind of crossover energy Fortnite lives for.
And let’s be real: the fact that this collab wasn’t spoiled ahead of time is a miracle. In an era where leaks drop faster than pogs in a recess trade, Epic actually managed to keep this one under wraps. That makes the reveal feel like a legit event, not just another patch note.
What’s Next for Nickelodeon in Fortnite
Nickelodeon’s roster is stacked with potential recruits. From the slime-soaked chaos of Double Dare to the elemental powerhouses of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Fortnite now has a whole cartoon multiverse to play with. And given Epic’s track record, this is just the beginning of a much bigger Nick takeover.
Picture it: Oblina from “Aaahh!!! Real Monsters,” using her spinout to evade the enemy, the Rugrats Phil and Lily becoming your personal henchmen or even the Wild Thornberrys dropping into battle with Nigel’s iconic “Smashing!” emote. The crossover potential is basically infinite.
Final Thoughts
Danny Phantom’s arrival is more than a blast from the past—it’s a signal that Fortnite is ready to tap into Nickelodeon’s treasure chest of characters. With SpongeBob already rumored and Sidekicks opening the door for quirky additions, the crossover potential is massive. Which Nickelodeon characters would you love to see join the collab?
