How to get free Fortnite skins in March 2024
Epic GamesFortnite is one of those truly free-to-play games, as you can collect free V-bucks and then spend them on the Battle Pass or Item Shop. It also lets you unlock free cosmetics directly, and here’s how to get free skins in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 as of March 2024.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 has arrived bringing the Greek mythology theme and a ton of new content. From map changes to bosses and weapons to skins, there’s a lot worth checking out.
As usual, you can also purchase the paid premium Battle Pass to get a wide range of exciting cosmetics by completing challenges throughout the season. The Item Shop also features new deals daily and there’s no shortage of options to empty your wallet.
However, if you don’t want to spend money on Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, here’s a rundown of all the free Fortnite skins and cosmetics available in March 2024.
- Current free skins in Fortnite
- How to get free skins in Fortnite
- Expired free skins in Fortnite
- Fortnite Crew subscription
Current free skins in Fortnite
As of March 2024, there are four free skins for you to obtain in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2. Here’s a breakdown of all four and how you can obtain them for free.
Free Skin | How to claim |
Explorer Emilie outfit | Create a LEGO insiders account and link it to your Fortnite account |
Trailblazer Tai outfit | Complete the four LEGO Fortnite Quests titled “Trailblazer Tai” |
Jackie outfit | Reach Gold rank in Rocket Racing |
Lina Scorch outfit | Obtain a PlayStation Plus subscription and you will find it on the PS Store |
How to get free skins in Fortnite
While free skins are uncommon, there are a few methods to obtain them in Fortnite:
- Event Challenges: During special events, completing challenges can reward you with free skins. Keep an eye out for themed tournaments and event-specific tasks.
- Exclusive Tournaments: Epic Games occasionally hosts tournaments featuring crossover characters and streamer-related ICON Series skins. The highest-ranking players in these tournaments can earn the skin for free.
- Giveaways: Rarely, Epic Games may release a code for a free Fortnite skin, but this doesn’t happen often and you should be wary of searching online for free codes, as you could get scammed.
Expired free skins in Fortnite
Here are some previously available free skins in Fortnite that have now expired:
Skin | How to claim | Expiry date |
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Frost Squad | Complete Operation Snowdown challenges | January 5, 2021 |
Redcap outfit | Refer a Friend 3.0 program | January 16, 2024 |
Snowmando | Complete Operation Snowdown challenges | January 5, 2021 |
The Flash | Rank high in The Flash Cup | February 10, 2021 |
Webster | Rank high in the Spring Breakout Cup | April 2, 2021 |
Aloy | Rank high in the Aloy Cup | April 14, 2021 |
Beast Boy | Rank high in the Teen Titans Cup | May 12, 2021 |
Ruby Shadows | Log in with the Epic Games Launcher | June 17, 2021 |
Wonder Woman | Rank high in the Wonder Woman Cup | August 18, 2021 |
Blizabelle | Log in with the Epic Games Launcher | January 6, 2022 |
Krisabelle | Open a Winterfest 2021 present | January 6, 2022 |
Polar Peely | Open a Winterfest 2021 present | January 6, 2022 |
Rainbow Racer | Complete the Refer A Friend challenges | January 10, 2022 |
Bruno Mars | Rank high in the Silk Sonic Cup | February 7, 2022 |
Naomi Osaka | Rank high in the Naomi Osaka Cup | March 2, 2022 |
Sultura | Be a member of PS Plus on PS4 or PS5 | March 14, 2022 |
Chloe Kim | Rank high in the Chloe Kim Cup | March 24, 2022 |
Chica | Rank high in the Chica cup | May 5, 2022 |
Major Mancake | Complete all of the Fortnite x Fall Guys Crown Clash Challenges | July 11, 2022 |
Blizzard Bomber skin | Be a member of PlayStation Plus and download it for free from the PS Store | September 21, 2022 |
Arctic Adeline skin | Open the Winterfest 2022 Presents | January 3, 2023 |
Sled Ready Guff skin | Open the Winterfest 2022 Presents | January 3, 2023 |
Xander skin | Sign up for the Refer A Friend scheme and complete all of the tasks | February 19, 2023 |
Gold Blooded Ace skin | Earn 48,000 Infamy Points during the Most Wanted event | February 28, 2023 |
Jun-Hwan skin | Claim the PlayStation Plus-exclusive Blue Phoenix Pack | March 21, 2023 |
Clone Trooper | Complete Find The Force Quests and earn enough Galactic Reputation points | May 23, 2023 |
Underworld Desdemona | Coldest Circles Quest | June 15, 2023 |
Vivi Chroma skin | PlayStation Plus True Colors Pack | September 1, 2023 |
Runway Racer | Complete Runway Racer Goals in the Quests tab | January 1, 2024 |
Holiday Boxy skin | Winterfest 2023 | January 2, 2024 |
Winterfest Bushranger | Winterfest 2023 | January 2, 2024 |
Cryptic Subzero | PlayStation Plus Chilling Mystery Pack | March 1, 2024 |
Fortnite Crew subscription
While not technically free, subscribing to Fortnite Crew offers a variety of monthly rewards, including a new skin and matching cosmetics. By subscribing for $11.99 (or £9.99) per month, you gain access to exclusive content and the Battle Pass, which unlocks numerous skins as you collect XP.
As new free Fortnite skins may become available in the future, it’s essential to stay updated. We’ll keep this guide regularly updated with the latest information on free skins in Fortnite, so be sure to check back for any new opportunities.
For now, check out some of our other Fortnite guides:
All Fortnite Weekly Quests | How to land at Hot Spots in Fortnite | What does Siphon mean in Fortnite? | What are account levels in Fortnite? | Best Fortnite keybinds and settings for mouse & keyboard | Best Fortnite controller settings