Fortnite Cuddles and Chaos Collection Adds Sidekick Battles

Epic has announced a new, Sidekick-focused Fortnite update called the Cuddles and Chaos Collection, scheduled to go live this Thursday, July 23. The reveal comes with a new live-action trailer featuring American conservationist Maya Higa and other characters interacting with Fortnite Sidekicks like Peels and Lil’ Lootie, teasing “fierce Sidekick battles, wild adventures, and deep bonds.”

What Epic has teased for “Cuddles and Chaos”

The trailer’s message centers on the idea of “cuddles and chaos,” a phrase teased in on-screen text during the video. While Epic hasn’t fully spelled out what that means in gameplay terms yet, the description points to Sidekicks as the main focus of the new content.

The Cuddles and Chaos Collection is due to launch on Thursday, July 23.
A new trailer shows Maya Higa interacting with Sidekicks including Peels and Lil’ Lootie.
The video description promises “fierce Sidekick battles, wild adventures, and deep bonds.”
Epic also describes a “new collection of creature-based games” where Sidekicks take center stage.

Live Twitch involvement and where the UEFN hint comes in

Beyond the trailer, Epic has kept details limited, but it did note that Maya Higa will be “leading the adventures live on Twitch.” Separately, a post on X from the leaker known as “Shiina” claims the trailer is specifically tied to UEFN (Unreal Editor for Fortnite), suggesting the update may spotlight creator-built experiences or UEFN content.

Epic says Maya Higa will lead the adventures live on Twitch.
A leaker on X (Shiina) claims the trailer is for UEFN specifically.

Release timing and what players should watch for next

For now, Epic hasn’t provided a full breakdown of the collection’s contents, modes, or mechanics. The clearest next step is the scheduled rollout on Thursday, July 23, when more information and the associated creature-based Sidekick content are expected to be available.