Fortnite is joining forces with one of Netflix's most popular shows, Squid Game, to celebrate the release of its third season at the end of the month. The collaboration starts on June 26 at 8 PM ET once the Item Shop resets; it is then that Squid Game cosmetics will take over. The following day, the Squid Grounds map will become available early in the morning, and players will get to explore known Squid Game locations in Fortnite and use themed weapons.

How to Get Squid Grounds Twitch Drops in Fortnite
How to Get Squid Grounds Twitch Drops in Fortnite

Squid Grounds is dropping for Fortnite Reload, and players can get themselves Squid Game Twitch Drop rewards to celebrate. Here is how.

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Before the collaboration begins, gamers have the opportunity to win one of the guard skins early, completely free of cost. To get this chance, fans must participate in the Squid Grounds Cup. This guide will tell players what they need to know about the Squid Grounds Cup in Fortnite so they can start preparing themselves for the event.

How to Get Squid Game Games Guard Skin Early in Fortnite

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The Games Guard skin is scheduled to release in the Fortnite Item Shop on June 26, 2025, at 8 PM ET. However, gamers can get it earlier by participating in the Squid Grounds Cup. During the Squid Grounds Cup, players will have two and a half hours to play a maximum of 10 matches. By the end of the time, the top-placed players in each region will receive the Games Guard skin in Fortnite.

  • Additionally, players can get the Masterful Stare spray, which features the iconic Front Man, the main villain in the Squid Game series. To get the Masterful Stare spray for free in Fortnite, players have to participate in the Squid Grounds Cup and get a minimum of eight points.

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The Games Guard skin will be sold in the Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks, so if players are planning on purchasing it, it might be worth trying their luck in this tournament.

Squid Grounds Cup Schedule and Rules

The Squid Grounds Cup takes place on June 25, and it is set in a Fortnite Reload map. This is a duo's cup, so gamers will either have to find themselves a partner or fill their party with a random person. The only prize in this competition is the Games Guard skin and the Masterful Stare spray. Here is how many players will be selected to receive the former per region:

OCE - 150 teams

ASIA - 150 teams

ME - 150 teams

EU - 1,350 teams

BR - 150 teams

NAC - 900 teams

NAW - 150 teams

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