Fortnite's Delulu mode returns January 16 after weekend-only hiatus, while South Park collaboration leaks suggest storm-altering mythic weapon.
Delulu, Fortnite's proximity chat social deception mode, went offline January 5 at 9 AM ET. The weekend-exclusive mode returns Friday, January 16 at 9 AM ET according to in-game timers viewed by Game Rant. Players across time zones face an 11-day wait: Pacific Time users access at 6 AM, GMT players at 2 PM, and Australian Eastern Standard Time at January 17 midnight.
The temporary unavailability coincides with Fortnite's transition from Winterfest 2025 celebrations. Epic Games typically rotates limited-time modes like Delulu to maintain player engagement across Battle Royale, Reload, and Creative maps. Delulu's unique social deception gameplay, featuring proximity chat and temporary alliances, has become a weekend staple since its introduction.
Meanwhile, leaked South Park collaboration details suggest more permanent gameplay changes. According to multiple leakers including HYPEX and Wensoing, the crossover introduces The Stick of Truth mythic weapon capable of modifying storm mechanics. If accurate, this would represent a significant new mechanic for storm manipulation, though Fortnite previously featured the Storm Flip item in Season 9 that could create temporary safe zones or storm areas.
The South Park collaboration reportedly includes mech skins for Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny characters, continuing Epic's trend of adapting animated properties with armored designs. Radio Times notes the crossover will feature at least one new boss with medallion drops and an "Everyone Kills Kenny" rift anomaly referencing the show's recurring gag.
Epic Games has not confirmed the South Park crossover timing, though leaks suggest potential release with January 9's patch 39.20 update or later January update 39.30. NME reports the current Fortnite season ends March 4, providing a likely window for the collaboration event following The Simpsons crossover's successful player retention metrics.
Fortnite's evolving content strategy balances permanent modes like Delulu's scheduled availability with major licensed collaborations. The game enters its seventh chapter maintaining 2017's core battle royale while expanding through partnerships with properties like South Park, The Simpsons, and reportedly upcoming Harry Potter and SpongeBob SquarePants crossovers.
Players seeking alternative social experiences during Delulu's hiatus can access Xbox Game Pass Ultimate promotions that include Fortnite Crew benefits, with some users reporting 1,000 V-Bucks for $1 trial offers according to Game Rant. The limited-time promotion provides discounted access to monthly cosmetics and battle pass unlocks while Epic prepares its next major content drop.
Fortnite's dual approach - rotating weekend modes and blockbuster collaborations - maintains consistent player engagement. Delulu's scheduled return January 16 offers social deception gameplay, while leaked South Park mechanics could permanently alter competitive Fortnite's fundamental storm dynamics.
