- The Fortnite Thunderbolts Cup, running from April 25 to April 30, offers a Duo battle royale competition.
- Players can earn the free White Widow skin in Fortnite by participating in the Thunderbolts Cup.
- Following the competition, the Thunderbolts skins will become available for purchase in the Fortnite shop.
Fortnite and Marvel are teaming up once again, this time with the upcoming Thunderbolts set. Epic Games has revealed new comic-inspired skins, including White Widow and the Winter Soldier, along with themed wraps, back blings, emotes, and pickaxes to complete the look. Players have a chance to snag some of these cosmetics early—and for free—before they hit the Item Shop next week. This guide covers everything you need to know about the Fortnite Thunderbolts Cup and how to unlock the White Widow skin before April 30.
The Thunderbolts Cup, recently announced by Epic, gives players the chance to earn the exclusive Pen & Ink style of White Widow in Fortnite, inspired by Marvel’s upcoming Thunderbolts film. You can buy the full set later, but why wait? Here’s how to earn White Widow early for free by competing in the Thunderbolts Cup.
Fortnite Thunderbolts Cup Start Time, Schedule, and Format
The Fortnite Thunderbolts Cup starts on Friday, April 25, 2025. While the Thunderbolts skins will be a part of the Fortnite shop later, you will have a chance to get one for free during the Cup. The Thunderbolts Cup will be a Duos Battle Royale competition. If you’re not familiar with it, in this mode, players must pair up with a friend and queue for the game.
There will be only build mode, so expect some drippy, sweaty lobbies. The competition lasts for three hours, so ensure you make the most out of it. Time zones will differ when the competition starts, so keep an eye on the competition tab. Also, remember that teaming up with other duos will result in a direct disqualification. Like other Fortnite events, you’ll have three hours to compete in a maximum of 10 matches. The scoring system is as follows:
- Victory Royale: 65 points
- 2nd: 56 points
- 3rd: 52 points
- 4th: 48 points
- 5th: 44 points
- 6th: 40 points
- 7th: 38 points
- 8th: 36 points
- 9th: 34 points
- 10th: 32 points
- 11th: 30 points
- 12th: 28 points
- 13th: 26 points
- 14th: 24 points
- 15th: 22 points
- 16th: 20 points
- 17th: 18 points
- 18th: 16 points
- 19th: 14 points
- 20th: 12 points
- 21st: 10 points
- 22nd: 8 points
- 23rd: 6 points
- 24th: 4 points
- 25th: 2 points
- (Bonus)Each Elimination: 2 points
How to Get Free Fortnite Thunderbolts Skin
The free White Widow skin is part of the reward pool from the Fortnite Thunderbolts Cup. Along with this iconic Fortnite free skin, there are plenty of rewards you can obtain by participating. So, make sure you take part in the competition. You can also secure the Winter Soldier wrap by only getting 8 points.
Even if you do not get the skin, grabbing the other rewards will save you quite a lot of bucks when purchasing the Thunderbolts skins from the shop. Before you prepare for the fight, here is a list of rewards for all regions:
- Oceania
- 1st – 100th “White Widow (Pen & Ink)” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit
- 40 points “White Widow” In-Game Wrap
- 8 points “Winter Soldier” In-Game Wrap
- Asia
- 1st – 100th “White Widow (Pen & Ink)” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit
- 40 points “White Widow” In-Game Wrap
- 8 points “Winter Soldier” In-Game Wrap
- Middle East
- 1st – 100th “White Widow (Pen & Ink)” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit
- 40 points “White Widow” In-Game Wrap
- 8 points “Winter Soldier” In-Game Wrap
- EU
- 1st – 1000th “White Widow (Pen & Ink)” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit
- 40 points “White Widow” In-Game Wrap
- 8 points “Winter Soldier” In-Game Wrap
- Brazil
- 1st – 100th “White Widow (Pen & Ink)” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit
- 40 points “White Widow” In-Game Wrap
- 8 points “Winter Soldier” In-Game Wrap
- North America Central
- 1st – 900th “White Widow (Pen & Ink)” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit
- 40 points “White Widow” In-Game Wrap
- 8 points “Winter Soldier” In-Game Wrap
- North America West
- 1st – 100th “White Widow (Pen & Ink)” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit
- 40 points “White Widow” In-Game Wrap
- 8 points “Winter Soldier” In-Game Wrap
That is everything you need to know about the Fortnite Thunderbolts Cup and how to get the free White Widow skin early. Do you have any doubts about the event? Ask away in the comments below.
