Fortnite's ever-expanding crossover universe just swallowed another tabletop legend: Dungeons & Dragons is officially loaded onto the battle bus. On January 21st, 2026, Wizards of the Coast announced a new partnership bringing five community created islands to Epic Games' mega-hit, marking the iconic RPG's first meaningful step into Fortnite's Creative mode ecosystem.
Unlike high-profile branded drops like Disney's Percy Jackson: Siege of Monsters (built directly by Epic), these D&D islands come from third-party creators Chartis and Teravision Games teams already known in Fortnite circles for Zombie: Escape Tag and Havoc Hotel. The collaboration feels deliberate: Wizards frames it as a "launch and learn" initiative, a low-stakes way to test how D&D concepts translate to Fortnite players and gather real feedback before committing to bigger integrations.
"We're bringing the spirit of D&D homebrew to Fortnite—supporting creators, experimenting in new mediums, and learning how we can introduce D&D to new players," said Dungeons & Dragons franchise strategy director Nick Strann in the official release. "D&D already means so much to all those who have joined us at the table, and we hope that we can make it just as meaningful for millions of Fortnite fans."
The five islands cater to different playstyles, blending classic D&D vibes with Fortnite mechanics. Here are the codes and short descriptons of each:
- DnD Boxfights (1190-4691-0255): Fast-paced PvP arena combat with D&D-inspired loadouts and abilities.
- DnD Treasure RNG (4958-2624-5634): Loot-focused mode emphasizing random treasure hunts and risk-reward decisions.
- DnD Dungeon Deathrun (5806-6430-0158): Trap-filled obstacle course with dungeon-crawl flavor.
- DnD Bossfight (2218-1049-5866): Co-op raid against massive bosses, channeling classic tabletop encounters.
- DnD Zombie Dragon Adventure (2525-9596-3235, early access): The largest roguelike island in Fortnite history, featuring zombie hordes and a dragon centerpiece.
These modes lean into D&D's core pillars which are exploration, combat, teamwork, and improvisation while fitting into Fortnite's Creative sandbox. The homebrew angle is key: Wizards is letting community creators shape the experience, mirroring how D&D players have always customized campaigns at their tables. It's a smart, low-risk entry point for a franchise that thrives on player-driven storytelling.
The move comes at a peak moment for both brands. Fortnite continues dominating with crossovers from Marvel, Star Wars, and even real-world athletes, while D&D rides renewed mainstream interest from Stranger Things, Baldur's Gate 3's massive success, and the upcoming Honor Among Thieves follow-up projects. Bringing D&D into Fortnite could expose the tabletop RPG to millions of younger players who might never pick up dice otherwise.
Players are already jumping into the islands, sharing clips of boss fights and deathruns. Many hope success leads to official shop items with a Mimic chest back bling, a beholder glider, or even a dice-themed wrap. Wizards explicitly invites feedback to shape future adventures, so strong turnout could accelerate deeper integrations.
For now, these five islands are live and free to play. Hop in with the codes above, grab some friends, and see how D&D feels when it's running on Unreal Engine instead of graph paper. Whether this is a one off experiment or the start of a full tabletop to battle royale pipeline, Fortnite just added another layer to its infinite crossover machine and Wizards is watching closely.
What are your thoughts on the islands? Are you going to be hopping in and trying them? What else should D&D fans be looking forward to this year? Let us know your answers in the comments below!