How to Get All Free Skins in Fortnite (August 2025)
Update:We last updated this article with all free skins in Fortnite on August 26th, 2025.
If you play Fortnite, you know how fun it is to unlock new outfits. But most skins cost V-Bucks, which means you either have to spend real money or grind a lot. The good news? There are some free skins you’re able to get this month without paying anything. In this guide, you’ll learn how to get all the free skins in Fortnite that are available in August 2025, plus some other free items like pickaxes and back blings. If you’re new to Fortnite or just want to save your V-Bucks, this guide will help you keep your locker growing.
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All Free Skins in Fortnite (August 2025)
Right now, there areten free skinsyou can get in-game. Some are easy to claim by linking accounts, and others need you to play or level up.
Let’s look at each one and how you may add them to your collection:
1. Thrilldiver Skin
The Thrilldiver skin is a free Epic outfit in Fortnite that can be unlocked by completing mobile-exclusive quests. To get it, download and play Fortnite on your mobile device, earn XP by playing different modes, and reach the required XP threshold (around 100,000 points). Once unlocked, the skin will appear in your locker and can be used on any platform linked to your account. The quests go live on July 11, 2025, and are available for a limited time, so ensure to complete them before they expire.
2. NITE Unit Marksman Skin
The NITE Unit Marksman skin in Fortnite is a free cosmetic that players can earn by competing in the Solo Blitz Mobile Cup, an exclusive tournament for mobile players. To get the skin, join the tournament through the Compete tab, play Zero Build Blitz matches, earn points through eliminations and survival, and place in the top ranks of your region. The event starts on August 23rd, 2025, and will run every Thursday, giving players multiple chances to win.
3. Ghost Monks Skin
The Ghost Monks skin can only be obtained through an Epic Games Gift Card promotion rather than being available for direct purchase with V-Bucks in the Item Shop. This promotion is only available until the end of 2026.
The Mad Moxxi Bundle can be obtained by purchasing Borderlands 4 on the Epic Games Store before September 12th, 2026, which automatically adds the bundle to your Fortnite account. The bundle is exclusive to Epic Games Store purchases and won’t be available if you buy the game on other platforms like Steam or PlayStation Store.
5. Sage Skin
To claim the new Sage skin from theEmerald Gamer bundle,you need an active PlayStation Plus subscription. Just go to the PlayStation Store and look for the Fortnite PlayStation Plus pack containing the Sage skin. It’s only available until September 24th!
6. First Order Stormtrooper
TheFirst Order Stormtrooperis a skin that fits perfectly with Chapter 6 Season 3’s Star Wars theme. This skin expires on August 31st, 2025. So you’d better act fast!
How to get it:Link your MyDisney account to your Epic Games account. Just go to theEpic Games website, sign in, open Apps and Accounts, and hit “Connect” under the MyDisney Account option. Follow the prompts, and the next time you start Fortnite, you’ll get a message that you’ve received this skin. Just hit “Claim” and it’s yours!
7. Explorer Emilie
Explorer Emilie is a skin that came with the launch of LEGO Fortnite back in Chapter 5 and has been available ever since.
How to get it:Just link your LEGO Insiders account to your Epic Games account. The steps you need to follow are the same as getting the First Order Stormtrooper skin above. This is super easy and gives you a nice bonus skin.
8. Trailblazer Tai
Trailblazer Tai is another free skin related to LEGO Fortnite. There is no expiration date for this skin, you can take your time with this one, too.
How to get it:Complete four simple quests in LEGO Fortnite. First, claim the True Explorers Quest Pack from the Item Shop (it’s free), then finish the challenges in LEGO Fortnite mode. You’ll also get the Skullder Back Bling as a reward.
9. Mr. Dappermint
Want to be the richest candy mogul this side of the North Pole? Get theMr. Dappermintskin in Fortnite. This free skin also has no expiry date, so you may get it whenever you want.
How to get it:Link your LEGO account to your Epic Games account. If you’ve already claimed Explorer Emilie, you should get this one automatically too!
10. Shinji
The Shinji skin is a special PlayStation exclusive outfit. There is no end date announced for this free skin yet, but PlayStation Plus packs usually stay available for a few months.
So those are all the free skins in Fortnite available in August 2025! Have fun adding them to your collection without spending any V-Bucks!
Shida Aruya
Shida is a gaming writer at TechWiser who loves getting comfy with a good book. When she is not writing, you’ll catch her growing crops in Stardew Valley and Fields of Mistria, or exploring Fortnite. For Shida, nothing beats a day split between reading books and playing games.
