Looking for free stuff in Fortnite? Right now is actually a pretty good time to grab some free items. Between Winterfest, the Music Pass, and Battle Pass rewards, you can get several skins and cosmetics without spending any V-Bucks.
The best part is that getting these items is pretty straightforward. Some just need you to open presents in the Winterfest cabin, while others you’ll get naturally by playing the game and completing quests.
Just keep in mind that many of these items have expiry dates. The Winterfest stuff needs to be claimed by January 7, so you might want to start with those. Other items stick around until February 21, and some don’t expire. With that, here are all the free Fortnite skins happening in January 2025.
All Fortnite Free Skins (January 2025)
If you are looking for free skins in Fortnite during Chapter 6 Season 1 then you are lucky. You can obtain six skins in Fortnite right now without spending any V-bucks. These skins are available for a limited time, so grab them before they are gone.
| Skin | How to Get It | Available Until |
| Explorer Emilie | Link your LEGO and Fortnite accounts | No expiry |
| Trailblazer Tai | Complete LEGO Fortnite Quests | No expiry |
| Chord Kahele | Earn 100K XP from Mobile Quests (iOS/Android) | February 21, 2025 |
| Mr. Dappermint | Link LEGO and Fortnite accounts | No expiry |
| Yulejacket | Open all Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Santa Dogg | Open Winterfest present on December 25 | January 7, 2025 |
All Free Fortnite Cosmetics in Fortnite and How to Get Them
In addition to free skins, Fortnite offers various cosmetics that are earnable through in-game activities. This list details these free rewards, some with expiration dates, so claim them promptly! Here are all the free Fortnite cosmetics!
| Type | Item Name | How to Get It | Available Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickaxes | |||
| Pickaxe | Humbug Slicer | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Pickaxe | Yulejacket’s Blaster | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Pickaxe | Mercurial Microphone | Progress through Music Pass | January 13, 2025 |
| Pickaxe | Turbulent Blade | Progress through free Battle Pass | February 21, 2025 |
| Pickaxe | Night Kama | Progress through free Battle Pass | February 21, 2025 |
| Pickaxe | Microbot Mallet | Progress through free Battle Pass | February 21, 2025 |
| Pickaxe | Trident of Excellence | Complete 80 Ranked Quests | February 21, 2025 |
| Pickaxe | De-Razz De-stroyer | Win in Fortnite Reload | No expiry |
| Back Blings | |||
| Back Bling | Llama Llightbulb | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Back Bling | Yule Bag | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Back Bling | Flux Silvera Guitar | Progress through Music Pass | January 13, 2025 |
| Back Bling | Nyanja’s Catpak | Progress through free Battle Pass | February 21, 2025 |
| Back Bling | Hope Star | Progress through free Battle Pass | February 21, 2025 |
| Back Bling | Shadow Shroud | Progress through free Battle Pass | February 21, 2025 |
| Back Bling | Ranking Ronin | Complete 2 Ranked Quests | February 21, 2025 |
| Back Bling | Sir Beurre Croissant | Sign up for Epic Games surveys | No expiry |
| Gliders | |||
| Glider | Peppermint Paraglider | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Glider | Rivaled Sailer | Play 10 Marvel Rivals matches | January 6, 2025 |
| Glider | Cliffside Soarer | Progress through free Battle Pass | February 21, 2025 |
| Glider | Mask of Balance | Progress through free Battle Pass | February 21, 2025 |
| Emotes | |||
| Emote | Run It Up | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Emote | Dogg Treat | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Emote | That’s Cold Jac! | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Emote | Stand Surfer | Progress through Music Pass | January 13, 2025 |
| Emote | Dogg Tag | Progress through Music Pass | January 13, 2025 |
| Emote | Watch Carefully | Complete 6 Ranked Quests | February 21, 2025 |
| Emote | The Warrior | Complete 8 Ranked Quests | February 21, 2025 |
| Emote | Floppy Bones | Complete 16 Ranked Quests | February 21, 2025 |
| Emote | The Shadow | Complete 20 Ranked Quests | February 21, 2025 |
| Emote | Burn To Compete | Complete 30 Ranked Quests | February 21, 2025 |
| Emote | The Captain | Complete 60 Ranked Quests | February 21, 2025 |
| Music & Auras | |||
| Music | Snoop’s Holladizzle Bass | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Music | Frosted Frets | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Music | Spies! – Marshmello Remix | Progress through Music Pass | January 13, 2025 |
| Music | Larry’s Place | Progress through Music Pass | January 13, 2025 |
| Music | Turn Up | Progress through Music Pass | January 13, 2025 |
| Music | Cat’s Prowl | Progress through free Battle Pass | February 21, 2025 |
| Aura | Grand Finale Aura | Progress through Music Pass | January 13, 2025 |
| Aura | Diamond Dazzle Aura | Progress through Music Pass | January 13, 2025 |
| Other Items | |||
| Spray | Crashed Chiller | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Spray | Choose Naughty | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Spray | Tree Keys | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Wrap | Snow Sparkle | Open Winterfest presents | January 7, 2025 |
| Wrap | LBC Signature | Progress through Music Pass | January 13, 2025 |
| Wrap | Post that! | Share Postparty clip | No expiry |
| Vehicle | Battle Bus SUV Body | Claim from Epic Games store | No expiry |
How to Get Free Skins in Fortnite
There are three ways free skins or cosmetics can be earned in the game. Remember that Fortnite doesn’t run promo codes for free V-bucks. As such, here are the three official ways you can get free skins in Fortnite:
- Tournaments: Epic Games holds tournaments where top performers win free skins. Past prizes included Beast Boy and Chloe Kim!
- Events & Quests: Special events often offer exclusive quests with free cosmetic rewards. Winterfest even grants two free skins each year!
- Giveaways: While Epic rarely releases free skin codes, look for online giveaways. Twitch Prime offered free skins in the past, but that program has ended. Three “Refer-A-Friend” events have also happened, but none are currently active.
Fortnite Crew Subscription Skin
Although the Fortnite Crew subscription is not free, it comes with many perks, including multiple skins. For just $11.99 a month, you can get yourself new skins, matching cosmetics, and other rewards. Not only that, you will also get the primary Battle Pass with the Crew subscription. Even if Fortnite has too many battle passes.
We all know how many skins you can get from the Battle Pass. So, if you have some bucks to spend, get the Crew subscription and get a lot of skins and cosmetics. Of course, you can cancel your Fortnite Crew subscription anytime, but your earned skins will stay in your inventory permanently.
And that’s how you can get free skins in Fortnite. Have you claimed them already? Which Fortnite skin is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below.