Epic Games’ Fortnite has spent years building a reputation as gaming’s biggest metaverse, and the latest character survey is doing little to quiet that idea. A new poll reportedly sent to select players has teased crossovers with Breaking Bad, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and more. Shared by reliable Fortnite insider HYPEX, the survey asks players to rate dozens of characters, musicians, athletes, and celebrities. The timing lines up with a new Fortnite season, Chapter 5, Season 3, though in 2026 these names remain unconfirmed rumors rather than release plans. Still, the question is unavoidable: if Epic is asking, could these crossovers actually happen?
Breaking Bad Enters the Chat
At the top of the character list is Jesse Pinkman, Aaron Paul’s iconic meth dealer from AMC’s Breaking Bad. The award-winning drama is often called one of the greatest TV shows ever made, yet it has never truly entered gaming in a major way. Oddly, Walter White is not named in the survey. That omission has fueled speculation that Heisenberg could be reserved for another crossover, such as MultiVersus. Would Jesse fit Fortnite’s colorful chaos? The survey suggests Epic wants to know.
Five Nights at Freddy’s Rumors Refuse to Die
For horror fans, Freddy Fazbear is the headline name. The animatronic bear has been rumored for Fortnite for years, and the survey trail is getting harder to ignore. December’s survey mentioned Chica. March’s survey referenced the franchise again. Now May’s survey includes Freddy Fazbear himself. If Epic is testing awareness and interest, the results could determine whether Freddy and friends ever join the island. Is Fortnite ready for a jumpscare? Perhaps the better question is whether its audience is.
| Category | Names / Properties |
|---|---|
| TV & Film | Jesse Pinkman, Nightmare Before Christmas characters, Pedro Pascal |
| Horror | Freddy Fazbear |
| Gaming | CJ from GTA: San Andreas |
| Anime | Suguru Geto, Sukuna from Jujutsu Kaisen |
| Music, sports, celebrities | Several dozen unnamed artists, athletes, and real-life figures |
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and CJ
Rockstar’s San Andreas remains one of the most beloved open-world games ever, and CJ is one of its most recognizable protagonists. Fortnite has already flirted with GTA-adjacent rumors: March’s survey mentioned Niko Bellic from GTA IV and Vice City. Adding CJ to a potential crossover seems like a no-brainer for a game built on nostalgia and pop-culture mashups. But would Rockstar and Epic ever agree? That remains the billion-dollar question.
Anime Antagonists and Holiday Terrors
Jujutsu Kaisen already has several heroes in Fortnite, but its villains are noticeably absent. The survey names Suguru Geto and Sukuna, two of the series’ most powerful antagonists. Their inclusion would give the anime crossover a darker edge. Meanwhile, multiple characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas are also listed, suggesting Epic may be eyeing another seasonal event. Pedro Pascal also appears, which is notable because he currently stars as Joel in HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation. Could Pascal appear as himself, or as a character? The survey does not say.
What the Survey Really Means
It is important to remember what these surveys are: marketing research, not announcements. Epic Games routinely polls players to measure interest, awareness, and appetite for potential collaborations. A name appearing in a survey is not a confirmation. It is a signal that the company is at least considering the idea. For every crossover that becomes reality, many more are tested and abandoned.
Even so, Fortnite’s history shows that surveys often precede major reveals. The game has welcomed Marvel, Star Wars, Dragon Ball, Naruto, Doom, and countless musicians. In 2026, the battle royale remains a cultural blender. Crossovers are no longer surprising; they are expected. The only real surprise is which unlikely property comes next.
The Bigger Picture
Fortnite’s metaverse ambitions depend on staying culturally relevant. By asking about Breaking Bad, Five Nights at Freddy’s, GTA, and Jujutsu Kaisen in the same survey, Epic is casting a very wide net. The list ranges from prestige television to horror gaming to anime to real-world celebrities. That breadth is the point. Fortnite wants to be a place where Jesse Pinkman, Freddy Fazbear, and CJ could theoretically share a lobby.
Will any of these crossovers happen? Nobody outside Epic Games knows for sure. But the survey has done its job: it has players talking, speculating, and imagining the strangest possible battles. In Fortnite, the strangest ideas often become reality. 🎮