- The Empress Sidekick is available for free for specific players.
- Players need to own the Chapter 1 Season 8 Empress pet back bling to be eligible.
- The Kitsune Sidekick will be added to the Item Shop on March 21, 2026.
Fortnite is all set to deploy Chapter 7 Season 2, one of its biggest, most ambitious seasons in a while. Players will be able to acquire new cosmetics through the Battle Pass while playing on an overhauled Chapter 7 map. In addition to all this, players can also earn the new Empress Sidekick for free in Fortnite if they meet specific requirements.
If you want to add this adorable new, yet familiar, Fortnite Sidekick to your library, here’s everything you need to know.
How to Unlock Empress Sidekick for Free in Fortnite
The Empress Sidekick will only be available to a specific group of players, as those who own the Empress pet back bling from Chapter 1 Season 8. The back bling was released in the Fortnite Item Shop for 1,000 V-Bucks, and it is now being turned into a full-fledged Sidekick that follows you around. This follows a similar pattern to other pets like the Bonesy and Kitsune Sidekick.
To redeem the Empress Sidekick, you can follow the steps listed below:
- Log in after the Item Shop reset on March 21, 2026, with the account that owns the original Empress pet back bling.
- You should receive the Empress Sidekick automatically. However, if you cannot find it, head to your locker and filter by Sidekicks. You should see the Empress Sidekick in your inventory.
You can then select your new Empress Sidekick, customize it with your choices, and then equip it before heading into a match of Battle Royale or even LEGO Fortnite. It is important to remember that the Empress Sidekick does not require you to complete any unique quests to unlock it. Epic Games will automatically grant you the back bling if you own the original Chapter 1 Season 8 cosmetic.
If you don’t own the Empress back bling and don’t qualify for the new free Sidekick, don’t worry. You can get your hands on the Empress Sidekick when it hits the Item Shop in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2. However, you will have to pay the usual 1,200 V-Bucks to purchase this Sidekick when it arrives.
Do you qualify for this uniquely designed Sidekick in Fortnite? Tell us in the comments below!
No, the Empress Sidekick is only available for free for players who own the original Empress pet back bling from Chapter 1 Season 8.
Yes, the Empress Sidekick will be available in the Fortnite Item Shop for 1,200 V-Bucks.
No, if you own the Empress pet back bling, you will get the Empress Sidekick for free, without completing any quests.
