John Rambo, the iconic character portrayed by Sylvester Stallone, is set to debut in Fortnite. This legendary Vietnam veteran, known from the 1982 film First Blood and its sequels, will bring his survival skills to the Battle Royale island.
Fortnite Rambo Release Date and Launch Time
The John Rambo crossover was initially discovered by dataminers after a recent Fortnite update. Epic Games has now confirmed a June 19, 2026 release date for the character, who will be available exclusively in the Item Shop.
The Rambo skin and accompanying items will launch with the next Item Shop refresh. In the US, this occurs at 5pm PT / 8pm ET on June 19. For UK fans, John Rambo becomes available from 1am BST on June 20. European players can access the content from 2am CET.
Fortnite x Rambo Items and Skins
The crossover bundle includes one new skin, three items, one emote, and a wrap. The skin is modeled after John Rambo's appearance on the First Blood poster, featuring his classic headband, red bandana, and muscular physique.
Key items in the bundle:
- Combat Knife Pickaxe: Rambo's infamous combat knife serves as the harvesting tool.
- Quiver Backbling: A quiver of arrows represents Rambo's back accessory.
- Gunship Glider: A military gunship is available as the glider.
- Emote: Rambo prepares for battle by grabbing his trusty combat knife.
Additionally, a wrap featuring a camouflage pattern completes the set. The bundle is expected to be priced similarly to previous crossover collaborations in Fortnite.
With his survival expertise and iconic weaponry, John Rambo is a fitting addition to Fortnite's roster of guest characters. Fans of both the franchise and the battle royale game can look forward to unleashing Rambo's skills on the island.
