Fortnite’s Halloween event called Fortnitemares is here and with it is Horde Rush. Horde Rush is a limited-time mode where you travel to different locations and eliminate Cube Monster zombies along the way. If you want to play Horde Rush, here is what you need to know.
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How to play Horde Rush in Fortnitemares
You can play Horde Rush byfinding the LTM in the Fortnite game mode selection screen. Select Horde Rush, jump in solo or with a squad, and fight your way through the Horde!
The easiest way to find Horde Rush is to go tothe “By Epic” row. As long as Horde Rush is around, you’ll be able to play it.
Is Fortnite Horde Rush down?
At launch, Horde Rush in Fortnitemares was down. During that time, you couldn’t play it. Since then, it’s been updated and isback online!
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Horde Rush has been re-enabled, found in the By Epic row! Rack up your score surviving the Cube Monster horde in this limited-time experience.pic.twitter.com/xx0SsBhbNM
Well, it was online for a bit. Technically, you’re able to still play Horde Rush, but players are reportingmatchmaking errors and long queue times. Epic Games has identified this issue and is working to fix it. The only thing you can do now is wait for Epic Games to fix Horde Rush before Halloween is ruined.
We’re aware that some players may be experiencing matchmaking errors or long queue times when trying to load into Horde Rush.The team is investigating this issue and we’ll provide more info when we have it.pic.twitter.com/Cgj9b1WrjH
Currently,Horde Rush is livebut it’s having issues. I recommend staying connected to Fortnite Status on Twitter (or X) to learn about crashes and errors and when things get fixed. That’s how I learned Horde Rush was down at first but is now back up and ready to play if you don’t encounter any issues.
Fortnite Horde Rush start and end dates and times
Fortnite Horde Rush has begun as of today, July 17, 2025. The end date and time for Fortnite Horde Rush isNovember 3, 2023, at 2:00 a.m. ET. When Horde Rush isn’t down, enjoy it while it lasts!
All Fortnite Horde Rush rewards
There are threefree rewardsthat you can earn by playing Horde Rush. Like most game modes in Fortnite, Horde Rush has specific quests that, when completed, offer cool cosmetics.
Here arethe Fortnite Horde Rush rewards:
Hopefully, Horde Rush is online and you canjump into earn some sweet Halloween-themed prizes before the end of the month!
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Noah Nelson
From his early days of blog-style music, movie, and game reviews to working as the Esports Writer at Coastline Community College, Noah Nelson now works fulltime as a Staff Writer for Attack of the Fanboy and PC Invasion. He has been helping gamers everywhere with Destiny 2 god rolls, Warzone 2 DMZ missions, and collectibles in any indie game for over a year and a half. His Bachelor’s Degree in English Rhetoric and Composition with a minor in Journalism from CSULB has shaped him to be a strong writer and editor. His fondest gaming memory is playing Sly Cooper 2 after begging his mom (for hours) to play it before his birthday and he still cries myself to sleep remembering the time he accidentally saved over his 99% completion save file in Kingdom Hearts 2.
