I remember the Item Shop bell chiming while I clicked through, a tiny panic spreading as Pickle Rick stared back at me. You know that moment when a skin you want might vanish overnight — that tight, impatient feeling. I’ll walk you through what’s available now, where to buy it, and the tricks I use to avoid buyer’s remorse.
A cashier at a comic shop still wears a Rick shirt on Wednesdays.
I watched the crossover grow from a single Battle Pass drop into one of Fortnite’s longest-running collabs. Epic Games first planted Rick Sanchez on the island during Chapter 2 Season 7, released on June 8, 2021, as part of the Battle Pass storyline around the Last Reality. That initial drop put Rick on the map for the broader Fortnite community.
After that, Epic expanded the roster: Mecha Morty, Queen Summer, Mr. Meeseeks and assorted cosmetics rolled through the Item Shop. Many fans assumed the collab had ended after Wave 2, but on March 7, 2026 Epic surprised everyone with Wave 3—Pickle Rick, Rick Prime, Mr. PB and Squanchy joined the island.
| Item Type | Item Name | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Outfit | Rick Sanchez | Chapter 2 Season 7 Battle Pass (Level 90) |
| Outfit | Mecha Morty | Fortnite Item Shop (1,500 V-Bucks ~€12) |
| Outfit | Queen Summer | Fortnite Item Shop (1,500 V-Bucks ~€12) |
| Outfit | Mr. Meeseeks | Fortnite Item Shop (1,500 V-Bucks ~€12) |
| Outfit | Rick Prime | Fortnite Item Shop (1,500 V-Bucks ~€12) |
| Outfit | Pickle Rick | Pickle Rick Cup Reward / Item Shop (1,500 V-Bucks ~€12) |
| Back Bling | Butter Robot | Chapter 2 Season 7 Battle Pass |
| Back Bling | Morty’s Backpack | Fortnite Item Shop (Included with Mecha Morty) |
| Back Bling | Glorzo Egg | Fortnite Item Shop (Included with Queen Summer) |
| Back Bling | Meeseeks’ Box | Fortnite Item Shop (Included with Mr. Meeseeks) |
| Back Bling | Pickle Rick Pack | Pickle Rick Cup Reward / Item Shop |
| Back Bling | Wheel of Better Things | Fortnite Item Shop (300 V-Bucks ~€2) |
| Pickaxe | Hammerhead Morty | Chapter 2 Season 7 Battle Pass |
| Pickaxe | Space Snake | Fortnite Item Shop (800 V-Bucks ~€6) |
| Pickaxe | Gutsy Grabber | Fortnite Item Shop (800 V-Bucks ~€6) |
| Pickaxe | Summoned Katana | Fortnite Item Shop (800 V-Bucks ~€6) |
| Pickaxe | Rickbot Axe | Fortnite Item Shop (800 V-Bucks ~€6) |
| Pickaxe | Rat Suit Blade | Fortnite Item Shop (800 V-Bucks ~€6) |
| Sidekick | Mr. PB | Fortnite Item Shop (1,500 V-Bucks ~€12) |
| Sidekick | Squanchy | Fortnite Item Shop (1,500 V-Bucks ~€12) |
| Glider | Rick’s UFO Cruiser | Chapter 2 Season 7 Battle Pass |
| Glider | Glorzo Fighter Ship | Fortnite Item Shop (800 V-Bucks ~€6) |
| Glider | Meeseeks Manifest | Fortnite Item Shop (800 V-Bucks ~€6) |
| Emote | Get Schwifty | Fortnite Item Shop (500 V-Bucks ~€4) |
| Emote | The Rick Dance | Chapter 2 Season 7 Battle Pass |
| Wrap | Look at Me! | Fortnite Item Shop (500 V-Bucks ~€4) |
Is the Fortnite Rick Sanchez skin still available?
Short answer: no. I wore that disappointment for a week when the Chapter 2 Season 7 Battle Pass expired. The original Rick Sanchez outfit was a Battle Pass exclusive (Level 90) and cannot be purchased now. Epic’s policy change to allow older Battle Pass cosmetics into the Item Shop applies only to Battle Passes from Chapter 5 Season 4 onward, so this Rick remains locked to that era.
Will the Fortnite Rick Sanchez skin return to the Item Shop?
Epic sometimes releases alternate versions of characters, and that’s the practical path forward if you want a Rick-themed look. I recommend following Epic Games’ official channels and credible leakers on X like HYPEX or iFireMonkey for restock hints. The original slot is closed, but variants—like Pickle Rick and Rick Prime—do appear and return on rotation.
Are Rick and Morty skins available on all platforms?
Yes. I’ve seen the same Item Shop entries on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and mobile through cloud libraries. When you buy a skin on one platform with your Epic account, it shows across supported devices thanks to Epic Account linking.
A friend texted me a screenshot of Pickle Rick at 7:01 PM ET and I almost missed the sale.
If you want the Wave 3 items right now, here’s how I would act: add V-Bucks to your Epic Wallet, check the Item Shop at predictable refresh times, and consider buying the bundle rather than pieces if you want everything. The crowd moves fast around limited drops—acting within the window matters.
The Pickle Rick and Rick Prime skins were offered in the Rick Prime & Pickle Rick bundle. Here’s what the bundle contains and how Epic priced each piece in V-Bucks (with rounded euro equivalents):
- Pickle Rick skin – 1,500 V-Bucks (~€12)
- Rick Prime skin – 1,500 V-Bucks (~€12)
- Killbot Prime back bling – 300 V-Bucks (~€2)
- Pickle Rick Pack back bling – 300 V-Bucks (~€2)
- Rat Suit Pickle Blade pickaxe – 800 V-Bucks (~€6)
- Rickbot Axe pickaxe – 800 V-Bucks (~€6)
- Wheel of Better Things emote – 300 V-Bucks (~€2)
Note the deadline: the Rick Prime and Pickle Rick skins left the Item Shop on March 16, 2026 at 7 PM ET. If you see an item listed that you want, don’t assume it will be back tomorrow—Epic’s rotation and event drops can be unpredictable.
If you missed the originals, your options are straightforward: hunt for alternate releases (Epic often releases new variants), track Item Shop rotations via services like Fortnite Tracker or the Epic Games storefront, and follow reputable content creators for restock alerts. The Item Shop can feel like a spinning Ferris wheel of cosmetics — sometimes you step on, sometimes you wait.
Small habit I picked up: set a calendar reminder when a bundle drops, and store enough V-Bucks for the purchase. That way you avoid the impulse scramble when an item you want flashes into the shop.
Which Rick or Morty skin do you think Epic should bring back next — Pickle Rick, Mecha Morty, or something completely new?