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Check the official Fortnite Item Shop on the web or in the game. For the shop’s local refresh time, open About Shop; to see when a particular cosmetic is scheduled to leave, open its item details and look below the Purchase button. The shop rotates, but Epic does not guarantee when an absent cosmetic will return.
How to check the Fortnite Item Shop
- Open the official Fortnite Item Shop in a browser, or open the Item Shop in Fortnite. Epic says in-game items can be purchased through a web browser; the storefront’s live listings are the place to verify what is currently available.
- In the Item Shop, select About Shop to see the rotation timing in your time zone. Epic Games Support describes the shop refresh as happening around 0:00 GMT, while Epic’s April 9, 2024 update says the overall refresh timer was removed and rotation time is shown in each player’s unique time zone. Use the displayed local time as your practical reference. Epic Support: When does Fortnite’s Item Shop refresh? Epic Games: New and Upcoming Fortnite Shop and Locker Changes
- Select a cosmetic to open its details. Its planned removal date and time appear below the Purchase button. Check the displayed V-Bucks price and departure time on the item itself before deciding; listings and prices are live details that can change. Epic Support: How to check when an item will be removed
What to know about limited-time skins
An absent skin may return, but there is no promised date
Fortnite’s shop rotates, so an item that is not listed now may appear again. Epic does not promise a return date, and its reviewed support pages do not establish a return frequency, odds, or average wait. Treat third-party return predictions as unofficial; confirm availability in the official shop. Epic Support: When will items return to the Fortnite shop?
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Fortnite eGift Card | $50.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Fortnite eGift Card | $15.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Fortnite Physical Gift Card | $30.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Fortnite Physical Gift Card | $50.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Fortnite eGift Card | $25.00 | Buy on Amazon |
Some Battle Pass cosmetics may become shop-eligible
Epic says certain Battle Pass items released after August 7, 2024 may be available in the shop at least 18 months after the relevant pass expires. This is possible eligibility, not a guarantee that any specific item will return. Epic Support: When will items return to the Fortnite shop?
Check the live listing before relying on a named offer
Item availability, price, and departure time are subject to change. For a specific skin, rely on its current official shop listing and the time shown in its item details rather than an old article or an unofficial prediction.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Redeemable on accounts in the United States and in U.S. Dollars.
- Gift card must be redeemed at EpicGames.com/redeem. This gift card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly on a console device (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, etc.)
- If you play Fortnite experiences on a console device, you need to link your Epic Games account to your console account(s) so items purchased at Fortnite.com/item-shop appear across all of your linked accounts
- Requires internet connection, valid Epic account and prior acceptance of the terms
- Redemption: Online
Rank #4
- An Epic Games account is required to redeem an Epic Games Store Card code
- If playing on a console platform (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch or Mobile) you need to link your Epic Games account to that gaming platform (one time) to redeem your gift card code
- The 16 digit code on the back of the card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly through your gaming platform (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch, Mobile, etc.)
- Note: Nintendo devices do not support Fortnite Shared Wallet, so V-Bucks purchased using your account balance will not show up on your Nintendo device. However, if you purchase items in the web Item Shop — or another platform where you play Fortnite — those items will be available in your Locker across all platforms.
- Redemption: Online
Rank #3
- An Epic Games account is required to redeem an Epic Games Store Card code
- If playing on a console platform (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch or Mobile) you need to link your Epic Games account to that gaming platform (one time) to redeem your gift card code
- The 16 digit code on the back of the card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly through your gaming platform (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch, Mobile, etc.)
- Note: Nintendo devices do not support Fortnite Shared Wallet, so V-Bucks purchased using your account balance will not show up on your Nintendo device. However, if you purchase items in the web Item Shop — or another platform where you play Fortnite — those items will be available in your Locker across all platforms.
- Redemption: Online
Rank #2
- Redeemable on accounts in the United States and in U.S. Dollars.
- Gift card must be redeemed at EpicGames.com/redeem. This gift card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly on a console device (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, etc.)
- If you play Fortnite experiences on a console device, you need to link your Epic Games account to your console account(s) so items purchased at Fortnite.com/item-shop appear across all of your linked accounts
- Requires internet connection, valid Epic account and prior acceptance of the terms
- Redemption: Online
#1 Best Overall
- Redeemable on accounts in the United States and in U.S. Dollars.
- Gift card must be redeemed at EpicGames.com/redeem. This gift card WILL NOT work if redeemed directly on a console device (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, etc.)
- If you play Fortnite experiences on a console device, you need to link your Epic Games account to your console account(s) so items purchased at Fortnite.com/item-shop appear across all of your linked accounts
- Requires internet connection, valid Epic account and prior acceptance of the terms
- Redemption: Online
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
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