- The Kitsune Sidekick is available for free for specific players.
- Players need to own the Chapter 1 Season X Kitsune back bling to be eligible.
- The Kitsune Sidekick will be added to the Item Shop later.
Fortnite Sidekicks have become one of the more beloved parts of the game, with these little companions adding to players’ outfits as they battle it out. With Chapter 7 Season 1’s Battle Pass not featuring any Sidekicks, players have been clamouring to add more such companions to their collections. Now, they might have the chance to get a Sidekick completely for free with the Kitsune Sidekick.
As players wait for the end of Winterfest 2025, Epic Games has added the Kitsune Sidekick to Chapter 7 Season 1 completely for free if players meet the requirements. Let us walk you through how you can find out if you qualify for the free Sidekick or not.
How to Unlock Kitsune Sidekick for Free in Fortnite
There is a very specific group of players who can receive the Kitsune Sidekick for free, especially players who own the original Kitsune back bling, a cosmetic introduced in the Chapter 1 Season X Battle Pass. The back bling was acquired at Tier 28 of the Season X Battle Pass and is now being turned into a full-fledged Sidekick. This follows a similar pattern to the Bonesy Sidekick in The Simpsons Mini-Season.
To redeem the Kitsune Sidekick, you can follow these steps:
- Log in after the Item Shop reset on January 3, 2026, with the account that owns the original Kitsune back bling.
- You should receive the Sidekick automatically. However, if you cannot find it, head to your locker and filter by Sidekicks. You should see the Kitsune Sidekick in your inventory.
You can then select your new sidekick, customize it with your choices, and then equip it before heading into a match of Battle Royale or LEGO Fortnite. It is important to remember that there are no quests required for the Kitsune Sidekick. Epic Games will automatically add it to your cosmetic library if you qualify.
If you didn’t own the Kitsune back bling, however, you do not qualify for this free unlock. Additionally, you cannot acquire the Kitsune Sidekick through any codes or Fortnite gift cards. You will have to wait for the Sidekick to hit the Fortnite Item Shop for a chance to obtain it.
Do you qualify for this adorable new sidekick in Fortnite? Will you be using the Kitsune Sidekick as your Battle Royale companion? Let us know in the comments below!
No, the Sidekick is only free for players who own the Kitsune back bling from Chapter 1 Season X.
Yes, the Kitsune Sidekick will make an appearance in the Fortnite Item Shop on January 4, 2026.
