I landed near a spray-painted alley, chased a blinking Cheat Code, and watched the match timer tick through panic and promise. For a second I thought I missed the cue—then Jimothy popped into my rewards screen and I laughed. You can snag him the same way, and I’ll cut straight to what matters.
How to get Jimothy the Raccoon in Fortnite
I always notice the quiet ones at the edge of a party—those are the best companions. In Chapter Seven, Season Four’s Fortnitemares event, Jimothy the raccoon is handed out when you extract a specific Sprite: the Dumpster Dive Sprite. Any variant of that Sprite counts, from ordinary to decorated versions.
The qualifying Sprite names are:
- Dumpster Dive Sprite
- Gold Dumpster Dive Sprite
- Loot Hacker Dumpster Dive Sprite
- Bounty Hunter Dumpster Dive Sprite
- Trick or Treat Dumpster Dive Sprite
Extract one of those, finish the round, and when you return to the lobby a rewards pop-up will add Jimothy to your locker at no cost.
Can anyone get Jimothy for free?
Yes. Epic Games made Jimothy part of the Fortnitemares event, so every player can receive him as long as you extract a Dumpster Dive Sprite during the event window.
How to get Dumpster Dive Sprite in Fortnite
On the ground, secret codes look like graffiti you can walk through. Sprites in Chapter Seven appear when you interact with Cheat Codes scattered around the island; they can also spawn in chests or wander the map, but those routes are rarer.
If you want better odds, use the Cheat Code Gizmo to track down Cheat Codes repeatedly—it’s the most reliable route to obtain any Sprite. The hunt can be slow, but persistence pays off: finding a Dumpster Dive Sprite is like finding a lucky coin in a laundromat.
Where should I search for Cheat Codes and Sprites?
Target busy POIs where Cheat Codes tend to spawn, check chests, and sweep streets during quieter moments of a match. Using party members to split the map increases coverage—think of it as a small, efficient team search using Fortnite’s built-in tools.
How long is Jimothy available in Fortnite
Storefronts and seasonal displays shift every October. Jimothy is tied to Fortnitemares and is available during the event dates: Oct. 1–31. After that, Epic Games will likely move him into the Item Shop where he’ll require V‑Bucks to obtain.
If you miss the free run, expect to pay with V‑Bucks when he appears in the shop. For reference, 1,000 V‑Bucks costs about $7.99 (€8).
Will Jimothy ever return after Fortnitemares?
Epic rotates event cosmetics into the Item Shop regularly, and collaboration items can reappear as bundles or specials. If you want Jimothy without spending V‑Bucks, prioritize finding that Dumpster Dive Sprite during October.
I’ve chased seasonal freebies across updates and I’ll tell you: the difference between “I should have gotten him” and “I have him” is one deliberate match—are you going to make that match count?