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EsDeeKid in Fortnite: Release date and how to get the skin

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Published: Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 4:35 pm

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The rumours were true! British rapper EsDeeKid is set to be the latest musical Fortnite crossover.

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Joining some major names like Travis Scott, Eminem, Ice Spice, Juice WRLD and more, he will be getting his own skin in the game, plus some Jam Tracks and cosmetics to boot.

If that sounds exciting to you, here's when the EsDeeKid skin releases in Fortnite, what's included and how to get it!

When is the Fortnite x EsDeeKid skin release date

The EsDeeKid Fortnite skin will release on 15 May 2026.

This was confirmed via official Fortnite social media channels on 14 May, with a message to players to "Bring the action".

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Prior to its announcement, the collaboration had been leaked by the likes of ShiinaBR.

What to expect from EsDeeKid in Fortnite

First and foremost, EsDeeKid will be getting his own Fortnite skin with the EsDeeKid Outfit.

The skin will feature multiple different style options as well as reactive effects.

As for music, his songs 4 Raws, Rottweiler and Century will all be joining the game as Jam Tracks.

Further cosmetics being added to the game include the Grimhaul Bag Back Bling and Cerberus Sidekick with a reactive style.

Lastly, he'll be getting the Scouse Stepper Emote, which are not words we ever expected to be associated with Fortnite.

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How to get the EsDeeKid skin in Fortnite explained

The EsDeeKid skin will be available in the Fortnite Item Shop until 25 May.

While the price hasn't been confirmed yet, we expect that it could cost anywhere from 1,500-1,800 V-Bucks to purchase it on its own.

However, it will likely also be available as a bundle with other EsDeeKid items, which could cost as much as 3,200 V-Bucks depending on what's included, as previous bundles like the Chappell Roan Bundle have in the past.

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Alex RaisbeckGaming writer

Alex Raisbeck is a Gaming Writer at Radio Times, covering everything from AAA giants to indie gems. Alex has written for VideoGamer, GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, PCGamesN and more.

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