The sky over the lobby went red the moment Rambo appeared. I felt that little pulse of urgency you get when a rare drop shows up — and I bet you did too. You have a single window to grab him before the shop shutters.
I follow the Item Shop so you don’t have to waste V-Bucks on guesswork. I’ll walk you through exactly where the Rambo cosmetics live, how to buy them, and what to watch so you don’t miss the rotation. Think of the Item Shop as a museum of fleeting glory; the pieces are beautiful and they move fast.
The Item Shop lit the banner on June 19, 2026. Fortnite Rambo Collaboration: How to Get John Rambo Skin and More Items
The collab dropped on June 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET, and Epic Games placed Rambo front and center in Chapter 7 Season 3. You can buy the skin and related cosmetics directly from the Item Shop with V-Bucks; the bundle and individual items are live while the shop shows them.
Here’s the clean sequence I use every time a major collab hits:
- Open Fortnite and go to the Item Shop tab in the lobby’s top bar.
- Scan the featured area — big collaborations like Rambo usually sit at the top.
- Find the Rambo bundle or the single items you want (skin, back bling, pickaxe, etc.).
- Confirm you have enough V-Bucks, then click and hold Purchase.
- Find the new items in your Locker after the transaction completes.
When was the Fortnite Rambo skin released?
Released on June 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. I tracked the initial posts on Epic’s channels and the wave of creators on Twitch and YouTube who streamed the drop the minute it hit.
The Item Shop stacked the Rambo bundle with themed gear. All Fortnite Rambo Cosmetics and Prices
The shop lists a full bundle plus single-item purchases so you can mix and match. Below is the breakdown of what Epic added to the roster.
| Cosmetic Item | Prices (in V-Bucks) |
|---|---|
| Rambo Bundle (contains all cosmetics) | 2,200 |
| John Rambo skin + Rambo’s Quiver back bling | 1,500 |
| Rambo’s Combat Knife pickaxe | 500 |
| Gunship glider | 1,200 |
| Prepare for Battle emote | 300 |
| Rambo’s War wrap | 300 |
Epic’s timer shows the Rambo set will rotate out when the shop resets on June 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. That gives you a ten-day window — a short one if you follow creators on Twitch or wait for a streamer sale. Rambo’s bandana is a battle flag; owning the skin signals you were there when it mattered.
How much does the Rambo skin cost in the Fortnite Item Shop?
The John Rambo skin paired with Rambo’s Quiver is listed at 1,500 V-Bucks. If you want everything—the glider, pickaxe, wrap, and emote—the full bundle is 2,200 V-Bucks. Keep an eye on your V-Bucks balance in the Epic Games launcher or your console wallet.
When will the Fortnite Rambo collab leave the Item Shop?
Scheduled to rotate out on June 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. If the skin sells well, Epic could reintroduce it later, but I wouldn’t count on an immediate rerun.
If you follow creators on YouTube or Twitch, watch pre-drop streams — they’ll often test the gear and point out any special animations or combos with Chapter 7 Season 3 mechanics. I check Epic Games’ official channels and the Item Shop timer every few hours when a big collab drops; it keeps me from missing a run.
Will you grab Rambo now or wait for a possible return to the shop?