There are more than 2,000 skins in Fortnite. Some are based on fan-favorite fictional characters like Spider-Man, Lara Croft, and Goku, while others allow players to take on the appearance of real-world icons and celebrities. Unfortunately, most of the game's skins will need to be purchased using V-Bucks, although there are opportunities to get free Fortnite skins from time to time.
Fortnite: Complete Guide
Here is everything players need to know about Fortnite, including season quests, beginner guides, and all sorts of tips and tricks.
The following guide contains a list of all of the free Fortnite skins that are currently available, as well as information on how players can unlock them and the deadlines for doing so. We'll update it whenever more free skins become available, so it's a good idea to check back here every once in a while to avoid missing out on future freebies.
All Free Fortnite Skins in January 2026
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Skin |
Unlock Method |
Available Until |
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Open the green Winterfest present (back left) from the left pile after opening seven of the other presents. |
January 5, 2026 |
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Open the green Winterfest present (back right) from the left pile after opening thirteen of the other presents. |
January 5, 2026 |
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Complete 3 Felinos Ranked Quests. |
June 4, 2026 |
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Redeem a Fortnite gift card. |
December 31, 2026 |
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Purchase a Backbone Pro, connect it to the app to get a code, and then complete the Clive quest. |
N/A |
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Shinji |
Link your Epic and PlayStation Plus accounts. |
N/A |
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Link your Epic and LEGO accounts. |
N/A |
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Link your Epic and LEGO accounts. |
N/A |
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Complete the Trailblazer Tai quests in LEGO Fortnite. |
N/A |
How to Unlock More Free Fortnite Skins
Free Fortnite skins are added to the game on a fairly regular basis, although the unlock method tends to vary from skin to skin. Many just require players to link their Epic accounts with third-party services, while others have their own specific quests. Ultimately, though, the best way to get free skins in Fortnite is to play the game regularly and keep up to date with all of the latest news. For those who only play periodically, it may be a good idea to bookmark this page and check back here regularly, as we'll update the table above whenever more free Fortnite skins become available.
Fortnite
- Released
- September 26, 2017
