Image via FortniteEpic Games has officially announced the Fortnite DC Hot Bat Summer event, and it is only a few days away. It will arrive on July 16, 2026, as Act 2 of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3, bringing a wave of summer-themed cosmetics, a brand-new Sprite, and a fresh set of event quests. After weeks of leaks, the confirmation has provided the fans with massive relief. In the section below, we take a detailed look at the upcoming Fortnite DC Summer Event. Fortnite DC Hot Bat Summer release date The Fortnite DC Hot Bat Summer event is going to commence on July 16, 2026, following the game’s upcoming v41.20 update. As with all other patches, the game will enter downtime around 4 AM ET, during which you will not be able to access any game modes. After the servers return, Epic Games will introduce the DC Summer event in Fortnite, and you will find all the new content. All DC Hot Bat Summer skins and cosmeticsThe headlining draw is a full roster of summer outfit variants for some of DC's most iconic characters. The DC Hot Bat Summer event brings new summer-style skins for Summer Batman, Summer Harley Quinn, Summer Catwoman, and Summer Poison Ivy.All four characters already possess skins in Fortnite, and these new variants will end up providing them with a distinctive look in the battle royale experience. Beyond the outfits, the event will also introduce the Batman Sprite, which is among the most-awaited variants.The update will also feature the Ace the Bat-Hound as a Fortnite Sidekick. A new Dune Buggy-inspired Batmobile is further confirmed. You will be able to get all of these items directly via the Fortnite Item Shop after the event goes live. Batman Sprite in Fortnite As already mentioned, the Hot Bat Summer event introduces the Batman Sprite, which is going to be a themed Sprite. The exact ability of the Batman Sprite is yet to be confirmed, but you can expect it to feature something unique. The Batman Sprite will have four different variants in the form of Gold, Gummy, Galaxy, and Holofoil. Collecting them will provide you with special buffs. Fortnite DC Hot Bat Summer quests The final thing that the Fortnite DC Hot Bat Summer event will introduce would be special quests. As part of them, you will be able to get XP towards the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 Battle Pass. It could also end up providing you with a free skin or other cosmetics. Epic has a track record of including quest-based free rewards in major crossover events, so keeping an eye on the quest tab when the v41.20 update drops is well worth doing.With Summer Batman, Ace, the Dune Buggy Batmobile, and a full Batman Sprite set all landing at once, the DC Hot Bat Summer event is shaping up to be one of Chapter 7 Season 3's biggest weeks. This was all you needed to know about Fortnite’s upcoming update.