The Item Shop blinked open and there it was: a tiny boba cup grinning from the top row. For a second the lobby felt quieter—the kind of pause that happens before everyone rushes to buy. Bobomi is a pocket-sized sun.
I’ve been watching Item Shop drops for years; you’ll get the short version and the exact steps so you don’t miss the window. Read this, follow the list, and you’ll have Bobomi in your locker faster than someone can say Helsie’s Boba Master.
Every Item Shop scroll starts with a bright thumbnail — Fortnite Bobomi Sidekick: How To Get It And Price
Epic teased the Bobomi Sidekick on social channels ahead of the DC Hot Bat Summer Event, and it lands with update v41.20. The shop roll-out begins on July 24, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
- Open Fortnite and go to the Item Shop.
- Find the Bobomi section; it’s usually pinned near the top when a new Sidekick drops.
- Select the Bobomi Sidekick and confirm the purchase. Price: 1,500 V-Bucks (about $12 / €12).
- Hold the Purchase button until the progress circle fills.
- Wait for the notification that Bobomi has arrived in your locker.
- Equip Bobomi from your Locker before you load into compatible modes to earn Sidekick points.
When will Bobomi Sidekick release in Fortnite?
Bobomi goes live on July 24, 2026, at 8 PM ET. Epic rolled it into the DC Hot Bat Summer Event in patch v41.20, and pre-release teasers ran across Twitter/X and Instagram.
How much does the Bobomi Sidekick cost?
It’s listed at 1,500 V-Bucks — roughly $12 / €12. If you need V-Bucks, top up through your platform store (Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store or Nintendo eShop) or redeem a V-Bucks card before the shop rotation ends.
I opened my Locker and counted the extras — What Bobomi actually gives you
Bobomi isn’t bundled with a skin (unlike Ace the Bat Hound in some drops), so you buy it on its own. That means deciding if a single adorable Sidekick is worth the spend, instead of a bundle with cosmetics.
Equip Bobomi in compatible modes to earn Sidekick points. The small extras you can get by playing are:
- Sidekick Emote
- Four alternate Styles
Helsie’s lore tags Bobomi as a boba-savvy companion. If you like pairing themes, try it with bright, summer outfits to lean into the DC Hot Bat Summer vibe.
Technical notes: Bobomi functions as a cosmetic Sidekick only — it won’t alter gameplay stats. If you want to gift or purchase across platforms, double-check your Epic account settings and wallet balance before the clock runs down.
Think of Bobomi as a sugar-dusted compass for mood, a small cosmetic that tells a story in the locker while you play.
Will you buy the Bobomi Sidekick, and which Outfit will you pair it with?