I jumped into a match and watched a rival stroll in with a tiny Dart Monkey at their shoulder. My chest tightened—I’d missed its release and the Item Shop timer was ticking. You don’t have to panic; there is a clear, low-cost path to grab that Sidekick.
On a coffee break I saw someone celebrate a cheap win — the same logic applies to this crossover
I follow Epic Games closely, and I’ve tracked crossovers from Fallout to indie hits. The Bloons TD 6 Dart Monkey Sidekick is Epic’s loyalty reward: buy Bloons TD 6 on the Epic Games Store and Fortnite grants the Sidekick to your account at no extra V-Bucks cost.
Here’s the fast route I use and teach players: head to the Epic Games Store (web or desktop), search for Bloons TD 6, buy it for $13.99 (€13), then boot Fortnite and open your Locker. Sort by Sidekicks and the Dart Monkey should be waiting. It’s a simple trade: a small one-time payment on Epic’s storefront for a cosmetic that normally costs V-Bucks. The process is as direct as transferring a ticket from one hand to another.
How to get Bloons TD 6 Sidekick in Fortnite for free?
Buy Bloons TD 6 on the Epic Games Store using a paid purchase (not a past free claim). After purchase, launch Fortnite, open the Locker, and find the Dart Monkey under Sidekicks.
Small but important caveat: if you previously added Bloons TD 6 to your Epic library when it was offered as a free game, that does not count. Epic requires a paid purchase or an eligible paid in-game item on your Epic account to trigger the grant. If you’re on console and don’t buy on PC/Android, you can still use the Item Shop option below.
I noticed a player buy the Sidekick directly from the shop while his friend debated — personal choice matters
If you prefer to pay with V-Bucks or you aren’t on PC/Android, the Dart Monkey is in Fortnite’s Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks (about $15.99 (€15)). It’s listed among new releases and will be available until April 30, 2026, at 8 PM ET.
Steps to buy in-game: open Fortnite, go to the Item Shop from the top bar, locate the Dart Monkey Sidekick (it’s usually near the front), and make the purchase if you have 1,500 V-Bucks. If you buy it here and later purchase Bloons TD 6 on Epic, Epic will refund you 1,500 V-Bucks once — so the systems are designed to avoid double-charging you for the same cosmetic.
Is the Dart Monkey Sidekick in the Fortnite Item Shop?
Yes. It’s available for 1,500 V-Bucks until April 30, 2026 at 8 PM ET and may rotate out after that date.
I saw a forum thread where players debated whether to buy now or wait for a sale — timing affects value
If you’re asking about price: Bloons TD 6 sits at $13.99 (€13) on the Epic Games Store. That makes the paid route slightly cheaper than buying the Sidekick directly in Fortnite, unless you expect a sale or already have V-Bucks to spare.
How much does Bloons TD 6 cost on the Epic Games Store?
Bloons TD 6 is priced at $13.99 (€13) on the Epic Games Store.
I recommend checking the Epic Games Store page and your Epic account history before buying. If you previously claimed the game for free, you won’t trigger the Sidekick grant. If you plan to buy the Item Shop version first, keep the receipt—Epic’s automatic refund of 1,500 V-Bucks after a qualifying Bloons TD 6 purchase is a practical safety net.
I’ve followed crossovers like this across Fortnite’s seasons and learned a few practical rules: confirm the purchase source on your Epic account, double-check platform eligibility (PC/Android purchases tie more easily to Epic accounts), and keep screenshots of receipts if you buy the Item Shop version first.
If you want a straight call: buying Bloons TD 6 on Epic is the cheapest guaranteed path to the Dart Monkey Sidekick for most players, but the Item Shop remains convenient for console-only gamers.
Will you buy Bloons TD 6 for the sidekick, grab it from the Item Shop, or wait to see if Epic runs another promo—and why would your choice annoy your squad most?