Epic Games has just launched a free “Excalibur” vanity for Fortnite that ties back to the legendary Warframe universe.
How the free skin is unlocked from the Epic Games Store
Players can obtain the Excalibur reticle in Fortnite without spending any V‑bucks by purchasing select Warframe add‑ons on the Epic Games Store. The process requires you to log into the same Epic account used for Fortnite, so the skin appears in your locker automatically after purchase.
Step‑by‑step purchase guide
First launch the Epic Games Store, then search for “Warframe” in the Store bar. Click the «Add‑ons» tab on the Warframe page and choose an eligible item; complete the checkout. Open Fortnite and navigate to your character’s locker to see the Excalibur skin awaiting you.
Examples of qualifying add‑ons
Unauthorized customers should note that the eligible DLC includes packages such as the Deimos Hive Supporter Pack, Warframe Swarm Supporter Pack, Nezha Prime Access – Divine Spears Pack, and the Nezha Prime Warding Halo Add‑on. These are the only known sources that grant the free skin at this time.
Buy the skin directly in the Item Shop
If buying Warframe is not on your radar, Fortnite offers the Excalibur skin for purchase in its Item Shop at a cost of 1,500 V‑bucks. The cosmetic remained available until 8 PM ET on July 18 2026, a duration that matches the seasonal schedule for other seasonal skins.
What happens once the Item Shop period ends
While the free add‑on option stays in play for any free‑to‑game holders, the paid item will vanish after the July 18 cutoff. Players who purchased the Item Shop version should move it into their wardrobe before that time, or rely on the free add‑on route for permanent access.
Whether you’re rolling your own Warframe promotion or splurging in the Item Shop, the new Excalibur skin gives the Thousand‑Year‑Old a fresh Battle Bus layer that will keep every Drop Zone looking sharp.
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