Fortnite players can now acquire the Kernel Hearts Fernet skin gratis by purchasing Kernel Hearts on the Epic Games Store.
Free Redeem via Epic Store Purchase
Follow these steps to claim the skin without spending V‑Bucks:
- Open the Epic Games Store app or website.
- Search for “Kernel Hearts” and click the title listing.
- Confirm the $19.99 purchase; the game is no longer a free-to-play title.
- After completion, the Fernet skin will be unlocked in your Fortnite locker.
Use the same Epic account that runs your Fortnite client; otherwise the reward will be allocated to a different profile.
Later Purchase from the Item Shop
If the title does not align with your interests, you can still obtain the skin through Fortnite’s Item Shop on September 26, 2026 at 8 PM ET:
- Open Fortnite and go to the Item Shop.
- Locate the Kernel Hearts collection and find the Fernet skin.
- Pay 1 500 V‑Bucks to add the skin to your account.
- Check the Locker to use the new outfit.
FAQs & Tips
How much does Kernel Hearts cost? It remains priced at $19.99 on the Epic Games Store.
When is the skin added? The skin is granted immediately after purchase.
Expiration? The free Fernet skin stays in your locker for the lifetime of the in‑store offer.
Refund impact? If you request a refund, Epic will remove the skin from your locker.
Fortnite’s partnership with Kernel Hearts rewards players without extra cost, illustrating the game’s expanding collaborative reach.
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