How to get free skins in Fortnite (May 2023)

Wondering how you can get free skins in Fortnite? Here’s our guide on claiming free Fortnite skins for May 2023 and more.

Fortnite, the popular battle royale by Epic Games, offers a wide array of skins to customize your character.

While most skins come at a price, the chance to obtain free skins is a rare and cherished opportunity. In this guide, we will provide you with all the latest information on current and expired free skins in Fortnite. Discover how to claim them, and stay updated on the ever-changing world of free skins.

• 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 May 2023, there is one free skin available in Fortnite:

• Free skin: Clone Trooper
• How to claim: Complete Find The Force Quests and earn enough Galactic Reputation points.
• Event: Star Wars Find The Force (Available until May 23)

How to get free skins in Fortnite

While free skins are uncommon, there are a few methods to obtain them in Fortnite:

1. Event Challenges: During special events, completing challenges can reward you with free skins. Keep an eye out for themed tournaments and event-specific tasks.
2. 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.
3. 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
Frost Squad	Complete Operation Snowdown challenges	January 5, 2021
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

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, players 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:

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