Fortnite Update 1.000.208 Adds South Park Characters on January 9, 2026

Fortnite version 1.000.208 is available to download on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC. According to the official Fortnite update 1.000.208 patch notes, Fortnite’s Born in Chaos update brings South Park characters, a free themed Pass, Cartmanland POI, new loot, and a 5-player Quints mode. New items such as the Stealth Splash and Flex SMG arrive alongside a large South Park cosmetic bundle. Upcoming collabs include Lemongrab, Kizuna AI, Regular Show, and more. Today’s Fortnite patch 1.000.208 also includes stability and gameplay performance improvements.

Fortnite 1.000.208 Patch Notes – January 9, 2026

South Park: Born in Chaos Update

Overview

  • South Park characters arrive on January 9.

  • New Cartmanland POI replaces Wonkeeland.

  • Quints 5-player playlist added on the Golden Coast.

  • South Park cosmetics available in the Shop.

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Gameplay Additions

  • Stick of Truth allows Storm control.

  • Cheesy Poofs heal players or damage enemies.

  • Kenny’s Respawn Token provides automatic rebooting.


Born in Chaos Pass

Free Pass Details

  • Accessible in the Born in Chaos tab.

  • Contains 13 South Park-themed rewards.

  • Rewards include Backpack of CRED Back Bling, Terrance and Phillip Pickaxe, and Cheesy Poofs Rocketship Emote.

  • Completing all quests unlocks Imaginationland Airship Glider.

  • Event runs from January 9 to February 5.


New Weapons & Items

Item Additions

  • Stealth Splash healing/utility item.

  • Flex SMG added.

  • Lock-on Assault Rifle noted for UEFN availability.


Shop & Cosmetic Updates

South Park Bundle

  • Complete South Park bundle priced at 4,000 V-Bucks.

  • Individual skins cost 1,500 V-Bucks and include Back Bling.

  • Towelie added as a cosmetic item.

  • Multiple South Park emotes introduced.

Upcoming Cosmetics

  • Earl of Lemongrab skin.

  • Ice King Drumkit cosmetic.

  • Kizuna AI collaboration.

  • Regular Show collaboration teased.

  • New original emote added.

Bug Fixes

General

  • Magnetic Steps Glider now displays the correct texture across all platforms.

Battle Royale / Blitz Royale / Reload / OG

  • Opening or closing the map no longer cancels movement when using a keyboard.

  • Rebooting Squad mates functions as intended.

  • Self-Revive Device activates correctly when rolling near the DBNO transition.

  • Shrubbery no longer appears incorrectly on the Starter Island.

  • Missing Vending Machines have been restored on the map.

LEGO Fortnite

  • Jukeboxes now play the equipped music instead of random tracks.

  • Sizzle Sgt. reliably appears at the Dispatch Center.

Previously, a major Fortnite update 29.00 added new features, new LTM modes, new changes, and much more. Unfortunately, players are still facing several issues with the game. Today’s Fortnite version 1.000.208 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free Fortnite update 1.000.208 for PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One.

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