Pop star Chappell Roan is expected to be the next Fortnite Festival headliner, after leakers uncovered items that look directly linked to the Pink Pony Club singer.
Fortnite is no stranger to bringing huge musical artists to the game, with the likes of Marshmello and Travis Scott getting their own in-game concerts as far back as 2019. But with the addition of the Festival mode in 2023, Epic Games has been collaborating with the world’s biggest performers regularly.
Each new season focuses on a different artist, with Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and even Metallica serving as headliners in the past.
Now, with Season 12, featuring K-pop star LISA, coming to an end in February, leaks have revealed that Chappell Roan could take the spotlight in the next season.
Fortnite leaks reveal Chappell Roan as Festival headliner
Following the 39.90 update on January 22, dataminers uncovered plenty of items and cosmetics that are due to be added to Fortnite in the coming weeks, and some of them seem to be inspired by Roan.
Among them is a pink Drum Kit and Microphone decorated with diamonds and stars. But most telling of all is a pink Fortnite llama wearing a flashy cowgirl hat, which is likely a reference to her US Billboard number one single “Pink Pony Club.”
It’s worth keeping in mind that nothing has been confirmed, as Epic Games has yet to announce who the next Fortnite Festival headliner is. That being said, the new season isn’t too far away, and this is around the time we usually start seeing leaks for what’s to come.
If this turns out to be true, you can expect a full Festival Pass full of Chappell Roan-themed items. This includes Jam Tracks for her biggest tunes, instruments, and, of course, a skin for the artist herself.
The current season is due to end on Thursday, February 5, 2026, so there should be an official announcement very soon.
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