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Fortnite Celebrates Mother’s Day with New TV Mom Skins
5/8/2026, 11:16:54 PM
Fortnite’s Mother’s Day Skins Launch
Epic Games is adding three television-mom characters to Fortnite’s Item Shop as part of a “Fox Mother’s Day” bundle. The skins—Lois Griffin (Family Guy), Linda Belcher (Bob’s Burgers) and Peggy Hill (King of the Hill)—become purchasable on 8 May 2026 at 5 PM PST (US) and on 9 May 2026 at 1 AM BST (UK). The release aligns with Mother’s Day in the United States on 10 May.
Background & Context
Fortnite regularly integrates pop-culture icons, from Star Wars to Marvel, to keep its live-service model fresh. A previous Family Guy collaboration introduced Peter Griffin in Chapter 5 Season 1, establishing a precedent for TV-based crossovers. The Mother’s Day drop continues this strategy, pairing seasonal relevance with licensed characters.
Key Figures & Groups
- Epic Games – developer and publisher of Fortnite.
- Fox – rights holder for the three featured series, providing licensing for the skins.
- Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, King of the Hill – source franchises whose matriarchs are now in-game.
Timeline of Release
| Region | Local Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| North America (PT) | 5:00 PM | 8 May 2026 |
| North America (ET) | 8:00 PM | 8 May 2026 |
| United Kingdom (BST) | 1:00 AM | 9 May 2026 |
| Europe (CEST) | 2:00 AM | 9 May 2026 |
| Japan (JST) | 9:00 AM | 9 May 2026 |
| South Korea (KST) | 9:00 AM | 9 May 2026 |
| Australia (AEST) | 10:00 AM | 9 May 2026 |
| New Zealand (NZST) | 12:00 PM | 9 May 2026 |
Data & Statistics
Each character bundle includes a skin, a back-bling, a pickaxe and an emote; Peggy Hill’s set also adds a weapon wrap. Estimated V-Buck costs are:
- Single skin: 1,200–1,500 V-Bucks.
- Full bundle: 2,000–2,500 V-Bucks per character.
- Combined “Fox Mother’s Day” bundle: roughly 3,000 V-Bucks.
Why It Matters
The drop ties a cultural holiday to in-game commerce, encouraging players to spend on themed cosmetics. It reinforces Fortnite’s model of leveraging licensed IP to sustain engagement and generate revenue, while offering fans a novel way to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Official Statements & Responses
Epic Games confirmed the upcoming release via its official Fortnite account on X, noting the exact launch window and listing the included items (skin, back-bling, pickaxe, emote). The company has not disclosed final pricing, stating that “prices will be revealed in-game at launch.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the precise V-Buck pricing, offering estimates ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 for a single skin and up to 3,000 for the full bundle. Release-time reports also vary slightly, with some citing 5 PM PT and others 5 PM PST; both refer to the same Pacific-time slot. No official price list has been published.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The Lois Griffin Fortnite skin bundle has been leaked early online by dataminers.” — *Vice*, gaming reporter
- “Accept and continue Lois Griffin in Fortnite: what to expect Lois Griffin will be part of a release that also includes Linda Belcher from Bob’s Burgers and Peggy Hill from King of the Hill.” — *Radio Times*, gaming coverage
- “' Lois Griffin is joining fortnite in the Item Shop on 8 May for US players at 5PM PST, with UK access following at 1AM BST on 9 May.” — *El Balad*, gaming column
- “Accept and continue Skin pricing hasn't been announced yet, but it will likely cost 1,200 to 1,500 V-Bucks, with a bundle costing upwards of 3,000 V-Bucks.” — *Radio Times*, analysis
What’s Next
Epic Games will likely run a Mother’s Day in-game event alongside the skin launch, and future collaborations with other TV franchises are anticipated. Players should monitor the Item Shop on the dates above to secure the cosmetics before they rotate out.
