I booted Fortnite and the Item Shop went quiet—then the Stone Cold banner dropped. Players stopped mid-drop and chat turned into a roar. Stone Cold is a lightning bolt across the island, and if you want him you need to move fast.
The Item Shop flashed the Stone Cold banner on April 16.
I’ve tracked Fortnite drops for years, and this one followed the same playbook: a timed release, a short window, and a pack that tempts collectors. Epic Games pushed the Stone Cold Steve Austin skin live with the Fortnite 40.20 update on April 16, 2026 at 8 PM ET, arriving alongside Liv Morgan and the WWE sweep that’s been teasing fans for weeks.
How do I get the Stone Cold Steve Austin skin in Fortnite?
You get it in the Item Shop. Go to the main lobby, open the Item Shop, and head to the WWE section—use the sidebar if the layout hides it. From there you can buy either the full Stone Cold bundle or the individual pieces with V-Bucks, and I’ll walk you through the cleanest path.
- Open Fortnite and enter the main lobby.
- Click the Item Shop tab and scroll to the WWE section.
- Select the Stone Cold Steve Austin bundle (2,000 V-Bucks) or pick the single cosmetic you want.
- Confirm you have enough V-Bucks; if not, buy a V-Bucks pack through the store.
- After purchase, the cosmetics appear in your Locker and are playable in all modes, including Save the World.
The shop lists the V-Bucks price up front for fast decisions.
I treat prices like a scoreboard: clear, visible, and decisive. The Stone Cold items are sold in V-Bucks—here’s the breakdown and what that means in USD and euros so you can budget immediately.
- Stone Cold Steven Austin skin – 1,500 V-Bucks (about $11.99 / €11)
- Stone Cold Skull back bling – 400 V-Bucks (about $3.19 / €3)
- The Skull Slurp Club pickaxe – 800 V-Bucks (about $6.39 / €6)
- Stone Cold Celebration emote – 400 V-Bucks (about $3.19 / €3)
- Full Stone Cold bundle – 2,000 V-Bucks (about $15.99 / €15)
If you need V-Bucks, buy them through Fortnite’s in-game store—Epic Games handles the payment flow. The packaging and microtransaction UI on consoles, PC, and mobile are consistent, so you won’t be surprised by platform differences.
The Item Shop timer is visible every time you open that page.
Timers in the Item Shop are explicit: you’ll see the countdown next to the listing. According to the in-game clock, Stone Cold departs on April 23, 2026 at 8 PM ET, so the typical fear-of-missing-out mechanics apply—short window, high intent.
How much does the Fortnite Stone Cold Steve Austin skin cost?
The skin alone is 1,500 V-Bucks. That converts to roughly $11.99 (€11) if you buy the V-Bucks they way Epic sells them in the store. If you prefer the bundle or want the pickaxe and emote, add the listed amounts above and compare to the 2,000 V-Bucks bundle price.
When will the Fortnite Stone Cold Steve Austin skin leave the Item Shop?
The Item Shop timer shows it leaving on April 23, 2026, at 8 PM ET. Epic Games sometimes rotates items early for special events, but the listed time is the live shop’s source of truth.
How much does the Fortnite Liv Morgan skin cost?
Liv Morgan released alongside Stone Cold and is priced the same as many WWE drops: 1,500 V-Bucks (about $11.99 / €11). If you’re balancing purchases, compare aesthetics and the extras—some bundles include back bling or unique emotes that sway collectors.
I’ve seen plenty of players buy on impulse and regret the spend, and plenty more who plan and never miss a match drop. The Stone Cold bundle is a mini Hall of Fame in your locker; pick what matters to you and move before the shop timer ticks out. Are you grabbing Stone Cold while he’s still on the island?