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One of the best things about Fortnite is its skins. From crossover skins to originals, Epic Games has released thousands of different cosmetics for players to use. Most skins are obtained by spending V-Bucks in the Item Shop. However, a couple of skins are free at the moment, and you can get them by following a few simple steps. Considering that the vast majority of V-Bucks come from real money purchases, some players simply aren’t willing to splash the cash on them. If you are one of these players, or you simply want to expand your Fortnite locker, the good news is that you can unlock skins for free and keep them forever!
Are there any free skins in Fortnite?
There are currently six free skins active in Fortnite, with more coming soon. Explorer Emilie, Trailblazer Tai, and Mr. Dappermint are free for everyone, while Chord Kahele is exclusive to mobile players. Yulejacket and Snoop Dogg are available during Winterfest 2024 and can be unlocked in a couple of seconds.
| Free Skins | How to claim |
|---|---|
| Explorer Emilie | Link your LEGO and Epic accounts |
| Chord Kahele | Earn XP on the Fortnite Mobile app |
| Trailblazer Tai | Free Quest pack from the store |
| Mr. Dappermint | Link your LEGO and Epic accounts |
| Santa Snoop Dogg | Winterfest 2024 |
| Yulejacket | Winterfest 2024 |
Explorer Emilie
Unlocking Explorer Emilie is one of the simplest things you can do. To add this free skin to your Fortnite locker, all you need to do is sign up for a LEGO Insiders account. Once you do so, you need to link it to your Epic Games account, and the skin will be added to your locker. This skin currently has no expiry date. However, Epic could remove it at any point, so you should get it as soon as possible.
Chord Kahele
Chord Kahele is a mobile-exclusive skin you can unlock for free by earning XP. If you own an Android device, you can get this free skin from anywhere in the world. However, if you’re on an iOS device, you can only get it while playing inside the EU. To unlock Chord Kahele, you can use one of the Fortnite XP maps to level up fast. While this skin is currently available for free, it will expire on February 21. Epic Games will release it to the Item Shop at a later date.
Mr. Dappermint
Explorer Emilie is not the only free skin you can get by connecting your Fortnite and LEGO accounts. In December 2024, Epic Games added Mr. Dappermint, which is another freebie you can get for this process. Interestingly, these two skins are available at the same time, and you will receive the Mr. Dappermint outfit automatically if you have linked your accounts in the past. At the moment, it’s unknown when the new skin will expire. However, considering that Explorer Emilie has been free for more than a year, this might be the case with Mr. Dappermint as well.
Trailblazer Tai
Trailblazer Tai is a free skin you can get by playing LEGO Fortnite. However, you first have to head to the Item Shop and purchase the True Explorers Quest Pack. The pack is free and contains four quests you need to complete to unlock the skin and a few more items. Besides the outfit, you’ll also get a new back bling and XP.
To grab the pack, head to the Item Shop and buy it. If you can’t find it, it’s located near the bottom of the store. Once you’re done, switch to LEGO Fortnite and complete these four quests:
- Invite an NPC to live in any village in a Survival World
- Craft a Shortsword in a Survival World
- Build a Spinning Wheel in a Survival World
- Hit and deal damage with a Recurve Crossbow in a Survival World
How to unlock Winterfest 2024 skins for free
To unlock Winterfest 2024 free skins, you simply need to visit the log cabin in Fortnite. Doing this, you will get a new present every day. By the end of the event, you will add Yulejacket and Santa Snoop Dogg to your locker for free.
Keep in mind that the presents stack. Thanks to this, you will be able to get the free skins even if you don’t play Fortnite during the event.
How to get free skin with Fortnite Crew Subscription
Subscribing to Fortnite Crew is not technically free. However, if you get it only for the Battle Pass or V-Bucks, we need to add that you’ll receive a skin as well. Epic Games releases new Crew skins every month. On top of that, you will receive a couple of other cosmetic items, such as a pickaxe or back bling.
Furthermore, Fortnite Crew comes with a progressive skin as well. The longer you are subscribed to this monthly service, the more styles you will unlock for it. So if you want a somewhat exclusive Fortnite skin, you should subscribe to Crew.
Free Fortnite skins that have expired
Epic Games has released many free skins in Fortnite over the past few years. Unfortunately, a lot of these skins will never return. Here is the list of some of the skins that were previously available in the game, we will keep updating this list with the skins as they expire.
| Expired Fortnite Skin | Action |
|---|---|
| Felina | Earn 50 Account Levels |
| Katalina | Earn XP on Fortnite Mobile |
| Juice WRLD | Log in to Fortnite |
| Andromeda | Samsung-exclusive skin |
| Lina Scorch | PlayStation Plus |
| Champion Siren | FNCS Community Cup |
| Jackie | Rocket Racing |
| Ascendant Midas | Midas Cup |
| Subzero Cryptic | PlayStation Plus |
| Jackie | Rocket Racing quests |
| Redcap | Refer-A-Friend 3.0 |
| Winterfest Bushranger | Winterfest 2023 |
| Holiday Boxy | Winterfest 2023 |
| Runway Racer | Free quest pack |
| Vivi Chroma | PlayStation Plus |
| Underworld Desdemona | Free quest pack |
| Clone Trooper | Find the Force event |
| Jun-Hwan | PlayStation Plus |
| Gold Blooded Ace | Most Wanted event |
| Xander | Refer-A-Friend 2.0 |
Three ways to get free skins in Fortnite
Free skins are a perfect reward for every Fortnite player, and there are a few other ways you can get them:
1. Tournaments
Epic Games frequently releases Fortnite tournaments that allow you to win a free skin if you rank high. Skins like Beast Boy and Chloe Kim were free through tournaments, so keep an eye on them.
2. Exclusive quests and events
Certain events have exclusive quests you can complete to unlock free cosmetic items in Fortnite. Furthermore, each Winterfest event brings two free skins, and attending live events sometimes brings free items.
3. Giveaways
Epic Games almost never releases codes for free Fortnite skins. However, you can obtain them by participating in giveaways online. In the past, it was possible to get free Fortnite skins by subscribing to Twitch Prime. However, this is no longer possible. Additionally, there have been three Refer-A-Friend events, but none of them are available at the moment.
Many other cosmetic items are available for free, either by completing limited-time quests or through the Fortnite Battle Pass. On top of this, you can also get 300 V-Bucks for free by leveling up the seasonal pass.
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