I tapped buy and felt the tiny spike of doubt—was this a smart move or impulse dressed as fandom? The End of Abyss pre-order page sat open in my browser while Fortnite hummed in the background, the promise of a free Cel skin folding over my choices. You can get that skin without spending V-Bucks, or you can grab it from the Item Shop and call it a different kind of convenience.
I write as someone who tests these deals so you don’t waste money or time. Below I walk you through both routes—pre-purchase on the Epic Games Store and the direct Item Shop purchase—so you can decide fast and keep your locker tidy.
Epic Games Store shows the pre-order prominently — How to get the End of Abyss Cel skin for free (Gift with Purchase)
If you open the Epic Games Store app or site and search for End of Abyss, you’ll see the listing with preorder details. Buy the game and Epic adds the Cel skin to your Fortnite locker automatically: the game costs $29.99 (€28) for the Standard Edition, and the skin lands in your account on October 1, 2026 at 8 PM ET.
Cel looks faithful to the game: a futuristic diving suit, round helmet, and a holstered weapon on the right leg. The route through Epic is straightforward—here’s the checklist I use when I test these cross-promos:
- Open the Epic Games Store app or website (or the Epic Games Launcher on PC).
- Search for “End of Abyss” or find the tile on the store front—pre-orders are live.
- Click the game listing and purchase the Standard Edition for $29.99 (€28).
- After purchase, wait for the Cel skin to appear in your Fortnite locker on October 1, 2026 at 8 PM ET.
How to get the End of Abyss Cel skin for free?
Buy End of Abyss via the Epic Games Store and the Cel skin is added to your account as part of the promotional bundle. If you refund the game, Epic removes the skin from your locker—so treat the purchase like any other IAP tied to cosmetic rewards.
How much does End of Abyss cost on the Epic Games Store?
The Standard Edition is listed at $29.99 (€28). You can pre-order on EGS and use the Epic Games Launcher or the web store to complete the purchase; Steam is not involved here because this is an Epic-tied promotion.
If I refund the game, will I lose the End of Abyss Cel skin?
Yes. Refunds on Epic remove the promotional item from your Fortnite locker. I test these policies regularly, and Epic’s system ties the cosmetic to the purchase record—refund it and the skin goes with it.
You’ll see the Item Shop rotate skins daily — How to get Cel in Fortnite Item Shop (V-Bucks)
Open Fortnite on October 1 and the Item Shop will likely list Cel as a featured cosmetic option. If you prefer not to add another game to your library, you can buy Cel directly for 1,500 V-Bucks (~€15) and skip the Epic Games Store route.
Here’s the quick Item Shop routine I use when a skin drops:
- Launch Fortnite and tap the Item Shop tab.
- Scan the featured items for End of Abyss — Cel (priced at 1,500 V-Bucks (~€15)).
- Select the skin and hold the Purchase button until the transaction completes.
- Open your locker and equip Cel before your next match.
If you’re saving V-Bucks for Fortnitemares 2026 or “Fortober,” remember the Item Shop run is permanent only until the skin cycles out—don’t sleep on a cosmetic you want. I treat the Item Shop like a storefront with a slow shutter; when it closes, you might miss it like a late train.
Final practical notes from someone who plays these crossovers
Developers and platforms involved here include Epic Games (Fortnite, Epic Games Store), and if you enjoy similar aesthetics you might recognize vibes from The Ascent or recent Arknights collabs. The Cel skin doesn’t expire for accounts that keep the qualifying purchase, but if you refund the game, the skin is removed. Buying via Item Shop costs V-Bucks but keeps the skin independent of EGS purchases.
If you want my short verdict: buy the package on EGS if you planned to play End of Abyss anyway; grab the Item Shop skin if you just want cosmetics. Which side are you on—collector or player?