Many Fortnite players agree that getting a Victory Royale counts for about 50% of the fun. But the other half? It’s all about customizing your character with epic skins.
There’s one problem, though. Skins cost money, and nobody likes spending when you don’t have to. And, sure, while the Item Shop has plenty of great deals, getting a skin for free in Fortnite just hits different.
As of July 2025, the freebies are pretty impressive, combining long-term unlocks with easy, limited-time challenges, and in this guide, we’ll explain exactly how you can get your hands on them!
All Free Fortnite Skins in July 2025
Fortnite continues to find fresh ways to reward both casual and hardcore Fortnite players, and right now, in Chapter 6 Season 3, several avenues exist to get free skins, primarily revolving around the LEGO Fortnite universe and, of course, the good old-fashioned gameplay grind.
Skin | How to Get | Available Until |
Blitz Knight | Earn 15 account levels or place top 10 in 20 Blitz Royale matches | July 15, 2025 |
First Order Stormtrooper | Link your MyDisney and Epic Games accounts | August 31, 2025 |
Explorer Emilie | Link your LEGO and Epic Games accounts | No expiry |
Mr. Dappermint | Link your LEGO and Epic Games accounts | No expiry |
Trailblazer Tai | Complete LEGO Fortnite quests (e.g., True Explorers Quest Pack) | No expiry |
Shinji | Subscribe to PlayStation Plus and download the pack | No expiry |
Felina | Reach 50 account levels | No expiry |
GHOST Monks | Redeem a Fortnite gift card | December 31, 2026 |
Vivica Saint | Claim the free Saint Academy quest pack and complete quests | July 17, 2025 |
Burnoff | Log in to Fortnite on a mobile device (Android or iOS) | No expiry |
Iridia Vayne | Complete in-game quests | While quest is active |
Note: Some skins, like Felina, are awarded for reaching account-level milestones and may be available indefinitely!
How to Unlock Each Free Skin
1. First Order Stormtrooper
How to get: Link your Epic Games account to a MyDisney account (no paid Disney subscription required).
Deadline: August 31, 2025.
Where: Go to Epic Games account settings → Apps and Accounts → Connect MyDisney.
2. Explorer Emilie & Mr. Dappermint
How to get: Link your LEGO account to your Epic Games account. Both skins (and their LEGO styles) are awarded instantly.
Where: LEGO account linking is available in Epic Games account settings.
3. Trailblazer Tai
How to get: Claim the free True Explorers Quest Pack in the Item Shop, then complete four simple quests in LEGO Fortnite (invite NPC to the village, craft a shortsword, build a spinning wheel, hit with recurve crossbow).
Deadline: No expiry.
4. Shinji (PlayStation Plus Exclusive)
How to get: Download the free Shinji pack from the PlayStation Store (requires active PS+ subscription).
Deadline: No expiry.
5. Felina
How to get: Reach 50 account levels at any time (no time limit currently).
Other Ways to Get Free Fortnite Skins
Special Events: Join in on seasonal events, such as Winterfest and Summer Splash, for limited-time free skins. These events often include daily presents or event quests too!
Tournaments: Place well in official Epic Games tournaments or community cups for a chance at rare free skins.
Preloaded Fortnite Accounts: Stop waiting and start playing. Buy a Fortnite account with dream skins, cosmetics, levels, and anything else you desire.
Refer-a-Friend: Occasionally, Epic runs Refer-a-Friend campaigns that reward both you and your invited friend with skins after completing joint quests. No program is active as of late July 2025, but keep an eye on Fortnite’s news for future opportunities.
Platform Promotions: PlayStation Plus and sometimes Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offer free cosmetic packs, including exclusive skins.
Physical LEGO Sets: Purchasing select LEGO Fortnite sets can include codes for exclusive in-game cosmetics, such as the Brite Agent Outfit.
Important Reminders
Avoid Scams: Only trust official Epic Games promotions, reputable news outlets, and in-game announcements. Never enter your Epic Games credentials on third-party websites offering free skins, as they are all scams.
Check Regularly: Free skin deals change frequently, so always check the in-game news tab and Fortnite’s official social media for the latest promotions and events.
Other Free Fortnite Cosmetics
Your Fortnite locker can store many other free cosmetic items, such as:
Festival Pass: The free track includes Jam Tracks, Loading Screens, and occasionally instruments or auras.
Battle Pass Free Tier: Even without buying the pass, you can unlock free rewards like V-Bucks, loading screens, sprays, emotes, contrails, pickaxes, and back blings just by leveling up.
Ranked Rewards: Playing Ranked modes offers free cosmetic rewards like sprays, loading screens, emotes, pickaxes, and gliders based on your rank progression each season.
Specific Challenges: Winning a match in Fortnite Reload might grant a unique pickaxe, and special event quests often reward sprays, emoticons, or back blings. Epic Games even gives out items for logging in during specific periods or for signing up for Epic Games surveys sometimes, too.
