Fortnite just spawned Bigfoot — but there’s a weird catch, and Kim Kardashian’s coming too

Why this matters: Bigfoot is now a roaming mystery in Fortnite – and it’s oddly evasive

This caught my attention because Fortnite has a long habit of using strange NPCs as story breadcrumbs, and Epic just dropped a classic tease right before a celebrity skin (yes, Kim Kardashian on December 13). On December 11, 2025, patch v39.10 quietly added Bigfoot as a roaming NPC. It’s invulnerable, vanishes if you get within 35 meters, and-funny enough-players say it’s surprisingly small. That combination makes it less of a boss and more of a scavenger-hunt Easter egg, and for players that love mystery scraps, that’s exactly the kind of moment you want to sink matches into.

• Random, map-wide spawns: Bigfoot wanders the island with no fixed spawn points.
• Invulnerable and shy: Cannot be damaged and disappears under 35 meters.
• Looks smaller than expected: Players call it a “mini-sasquatch,” easy to miss.
• Epic is silent: No official explanation — likely intentional tease.

Breaking down the sighting — what Bigfoot actually does in-game

Fortnite’s Bigfoot isn’t a combatant. It doesn’t drop loot, doesn’t fight back, and doesn’t carry a quest marker — it just ambles around. Reports indicate it roams on different routes with completely random behavior, and it vanishes the moment a player closes to within 35 meters. That makes it less a gameplay mechanic and more an atmospheric toy: a trigger for curiosity rather than a new meta-shifting enemy.

If you’re thinking this is a bug, look at Epic’s pattern. They previously used roaming NPCs (remember the Wanderer that teased Doctor Doom?) as soft reveals for upcoming seasons. The silence from Epic suggests this is deliberate. It could be a lead-in to Chapter 7 Season 2 story beats or a Winterfest event — or, just as easily, a timed mystery to spark content from streamers and creators ahead of the Kim Kardashian collaboration.

How to find (and not scare off) Bigfoot: practical tips for players

• Update to v39.10 or later — sightings only started after the December 11 patch.
• Aim for quiet zones — wooded or low-traffic areas increase your chances.
• Keep your distance — Bigfoot disappears if you get closer than 35 meters.
• Listen for audio cues — players report subtle noises preceding sightings.
• Use replay mode to confirm a sighting and record it for clips.
• Coordinate with friends to cover more ground and share spawn reports.

Expect randomness. You might see Bigfoot in your first match or spend hours before catching a glimpse. That uncertainty is intentional — it creates the social pull (clips, theories, community hunts) Epic clearly prizes.

Why Epic would add this now — narrative and marketing context

Two obvious reasons: narrative foreshadowing and social media fodder. Epic has used small, enigmatic NPCs before to hint at larger antagonists or seasonal shifts. Dropping an unkillable, shy Bigfoot invites speculation without committing to a storyline, keeping players engaged. On the other hand, a harmless, camera-friendly mystery guarantees short clips and memes — free promotion as Kim Kardashian’s arrival looms on December 13.

There’s also a gameplay logic: it disrupts the loop without breaking it. Competitive players won’t be impacted — Bigfoot won’t alter loadouts or meta — while casual players and creators get a fresh, low-stakes objective: spot the creature and get the clip. That balance matches Epic’s strategy: drive engagement with minimal risk to competitive integrity.

Community reaction and what to expect next

The community reaction has been predictably messy and delightful: a flood of short clips, spawn maps, and “did you see it?” threads. Streamers are already turning Bigfoot hunts into content, and map creators are whipping up island codes to simulate chase modes. Expect Epic either to leave it as an ongoing mystery or to reveal more via a limited-time challenge or an in-game event when Chapter 7 Season 2 ramps up.

One skeptical note: Epic’s silence could also be a test. Are players compelled enough by a small, invulnerable NPC to create organic hype? Early signs say yes. If you’re into lore or content creation, Bigfoot is an instant prompt — if you’re a tournament player, it’s a harmless curiosity.

TL;DR — What Fortnite players need to know

Epic added an invulnerable, roaming Bigfoot in v39.10 on December 11, 2025. It’s random, disappears under 35 meters, and looks smaller than you’d expect. It’s a mystery designed to generate clips and speculation, likely a teaser rather than a gameplay change. If you want the clip, roam quiet areas, keep your distance, and bring friends to cover more ground.