Image via FortniteBatman is coming to Fortnite as a brand-new Sprite. Essentially, the same is being released as part of an upcoming Fortnite DC Summer Event, and it is only a few days away.According to the official reveal from Epic Games, the Batman Sprite will arrive on July 16, 2026. It will be released in line with the game’s upcoming v41.20 patch. In the section below, we take a look at all the known information about the Batman Sprite in Fortnite. Batman Sprite release date in Fortnite The Batman Sprite and the broader DC Summer Event are officially going to release on July 16, 2026. They will be added to the game after the new 41.20 update goes live. As with all major Fortnite patches, servers will go down for maintenance before the update drops. Once they come back up, the Batman Sprite and all associated DC Summer cosmetics should be available. Based on recent update windows, expect servers to be back online within two to three hours of the initial downtime.Batman Sprite ability in Fortnite The Batman Sprite’s gameplay ability has not yet been confirmed. Given Batman's deep roster of gadgets like grappling hooks, batarangs, detective vision, and more, Epic Games has plenty of directions to take the ability. Some players are speculating the Sprite could grant a grapple-adjacent movement buff or a detection ability tied to Batman's iconic shadowy theme. The Batman Sprite will have Special Variants like the Gummy and Galaxy Sprites, giving you even more companions to chase beyond the base version. All DC Summer cosmetics in Fortnite The Batman Sprite is just one part of a much larger DC Summer package. The upcoming collaboration is going to include several recognizable characters from the DC universe, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy. The lineup also includes a Batman Dog Sidekick named Ace, who follows players around the map when equipped, and a dune buggy variant of the Batmobile that swaps the usual armored design for an off-road summer look.No prices have been attached to any of the items. Given the scale of the drop, a combination of Item Shop purchases and quest-based unlocks seems the most likely scenario.Seven Sprite and Air Sprite release dates The Batman Sprite isn't the only new companion on the horizon. The Seven Sprite and Air Sprite are both confirmed as part of the incoming wave. The Seven Sprite functions as a tracker, letting you follow the foot trails of nearby players. On the other hand, the Air Sprite is a movement-focused companion that increases sprint speed and jump height while removing fall damage entirely, with jump height climbing further with each level.When it comes to the release, the Air Sprite is confirmed to be released alongside the Batman Sprite. Both of them arrive as part of the new Sprite Day on July 16, 2026. The update is just a few days away, so keep an eye out on Epic’s social channels for the official patch notes.