- Players can get the Kernel Hearts Fernet skin in Fortnite for free by purchasing the game through the Epic Games Store.
- The Fernet skin will be available in the Fortnite Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks, starting September 26, 2026, at 8 PM ET.
If you’re a fan of Kernel Hearts, we are here to tell you how you can get the Fernet Skin in Fortnite for free.
Fortnite teased the Kernel Hearts collab a while ago, but it seems like they wanted to keep it for a special occasion: the Gaming Legends season. That said, here is what you need to do to obtain the Kernel Hearts skin in Fortnite for free.
Fortnite Kernel Hearts: How to Get Fernet Skin for Free
You can get the Fernet skin in Fortnite for free, as a gift-with-purchase, by pre-ordering or buying Kernel Hearts through the Epic Games Store.
The developers have also included a look at the skin to help you decide if it’s worth it. That said, Fernet looks a bit different from how she usually does in Kernel Hearts.
Not to say it’s a bad thing, but this iteration of the character looks more glamorous. Perhaps this design choice was implemented to help her fit in better with others, like the recently added Perlica skin in Fortnite.
Having said that, here are the steps to get the Kernel Hearts Fernet skin in Fortnite for free:
- Open the Epic Games Store through the app or the website in your preferred browser.
- In the search bar, type Kernel Hearts and look for the title.
- Click on the Kernel Hearts game listing and purchase the game ($19.99).
- Once you purchase the game, you’ll receive the Fernet skin in your Fortnite locker.
Once you follow these steps, you will receive the Kernel Hearts Skin for free without spending any Fortnite V-Bucks or gift cards.
Just make sure to use the same Epic Games account you use to play Fortnite, or the reward will be sent to another account.
Buy Kernel Hearts Fernet Skin in the Fortnite Item Shop
If Kernel Hearts isn’t aligned with your gaming preference, there’s no need to worry. You don’t need to buy the game to own the skin.
Similar to the Phantom Blade Zero Skin, Epic Games will add the Fernet skin to the Fortnite Item Shop on September 26, 2026, at 8 PM ET. Here are the steps you can follow to get the Kernel Hearts Skin from the Item Shop:
- Open Fortnite and head to the Item Shop.
- Navigate the Item Shop sections till you find the Kernel Hearts skin (1,500 V-Bucks).
- Click on the Kernel Hearts Fernet skin.
- Press and hold down the Purchase button to complete your transaction.
- Head to your locker to find the Kernel Hearts skin.
Will you be purchasing Kernel Hearts to get the free Fernet Skin in Fortnite? Or do you prefer the good old Item Shop method? Tell us in the comments below.
Players can get the Kernel Hearts Fernet skin for free by purchasing the title on the Epic Games Store.
The game is priced at $19.99 on the Epic Games Store.
Epic Games will add the skin to your locker immediately after you purchase the game.
No, the Fernet Outfit in Fortnite is available for as long as the game is available for sale on the Epic Games Store.
Yes, Epic Games will remove the Fernet outfit from your Fortnite Locker.
The Kernel Hearts Fernet skin will be available in the Fortnite Item Shop from September 26, 2026, at 8 PM ET.
