- The Dane Sidekick in Fortnite was given for free to all players by Epic.
- It comes with one additional style, an emote, and three reactions.
- All bonus rewards come unlocked, and you can rename The Dane at any point in time.
We’ve gotten three canine sidekicks this season in Fortnite, with The Dane being the latest addition, that, too, for free. It would seem that Epic Games is doubling down to welcome pets into UEFN next week. Wouldn’t be too surprised if we saw more added to the game later this month. But for now, let’s focus on The Dane Sidekick and how you can get him for free in Fortnite.
How to Unlock The Dane Sidekick in Fortnite for Free
Unlike other pets, you don’t need to do much or own anything to unlock The Dane Sidekick for free in Fortnite. Epic Games is giving the Great Dane pet away for free as a sort of promotional push for pets in UEFN. You don’t need to complete any Weekly Quests or own the Chapter 7 Season 3 Battle Pass.
Here are the steps you can follow to get The Dane Sidekick in Fortnite for free:
- Launch Fortnite after it’s updated to v41.20.
- Upon logging in, you should receive a notification for the sidekick automatically.
- If you do not see the notification, head to your locker and filter your collection by sidekicks.
- You’ll spot The Dane icon in the locker. Click on it and customize the sidekick according to your liking.
- Now you have successfully redeemed the sidekick for free!
On the off chance he’s not in your Locker, which is very unlikely, you may need to raise a ticket. However, we suggest waiting a day or two before contacting support about The Dane Sidekick. In the meantime, you should check out some of the offerings for the Hot Bat Summer Event.
If you don’t prefer the new Sidekick in Fortnite being called “The Dane,” you can rename him for free, as mentioned earlier. He comes with an additional style, emote, and three reactions, unlocked for everyone. If you prefer a crime-fighting canine instead, you can always get Ace the Bat Hound.
That’s everything you need to know about The Dane. If you’d like to know more about pets in Fortnite, we’ve got you covered. There are many to choose from, and each has its own quirk and personality.
Yes, you can rename The Dane in your locker during the sidekick customization menu.
No, you cannot refund the sidekick since it was a free reward granted by Epic to all players.
