- fortnite will receive Sidekick companions on November 1
- The update will arrive with the next season and players will be able to unlock the first Sidekick in the Battle Pass.
- Companion skins are permanent and cannot be duplicated, meaning players will have to purchase companions multiple times if they want to use a different skin.
Epic Games has announced Sidekicks for fortnitea new pet feature that will follow players in the game.
The cronies will officially unite fortniteBattle Royale mode, Lego Fortnite, Fortnite saves the worldand Fortnite Festival on November 1, along with the launch of the next season, which will feature The Simpsons.
Players will be able to unlock the game’s first companion, Peels, in the upcoming Battle Pass, and more will arrive in the Store on November 7, including Bonesy, Spike, and Lil’ Raptor.
Epic Games has also teased “something for all the cat lovers” coming later.
Players who already own the Bonesy Back Bling will also receive the Bonesy Sidekick on November 7, so they can keep an eye out for when it arrives in their lockers.
It is also confirmed that these adorable friends do not provide any gameplay advantages and do not take damage from enemies, and are simply “friendly cosmetics that stay by your side.”
As Epic Games explains in the latest blog post, players can customize the appearance of most Sidekicks once in their locker after obtaining them.
“Your choices are permanent, so be sure to preview the appearance before locking it,” the studio said.
This means that players must purchase a companion multiple times if they want to use different skins.
In the FAQ section, Epic Games explained: “Yes, you can purchase a Sidekick multiple times and give it different skins. However, each Sidekick customization you have in your locker must be unique. Duplicate skins are not allowed.”
fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 will end on November 1, the same day The Simpsons join the game as part of a fortnite live event.
For more information, see our guide to fortniteThe next season’s release date and what to expect from Chapter 6, Season 5, including map changes, new skins, and upcoming updates.
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