Fortnite users can now add Mega Man’s canine companion, the Rush Sidekick, to their lineup, available from the Item Shop as of 8 p.m. ET on September 10, 2026.
Step‑by‑Step Guide to Purchasing the Rush Sidekick
Open Fortnite, head to the Item Shop and locate the Mega Man section at the top of the screen.
Click on the Rush Sidekick icon to view the 1,500 V‑Bucks purchase option, or select the Mega Man Bundle for 3,800 V‑Bucks.
Press and hold the Purchase button until the confirmation circle completes.
Fortnite will confirm the sidekick’s addition to your locker.
From there, choose the Rush Sidekick in your locker, tailor its appearance, and equip it for battle.
When the Item Shop becomes refreshed every Friday, the Rush Sidekick will be available until September 20, 2026, 8 p.m. ET – after which a Shop reset removes the item.
Unlocking Bonus Rewards with the Rush Sidekick
Acquiring the sidekick grants access to a series of cosmetic unlocks tied to gameplay progress:
- Rush’s Growl Emoticon
- Mega Man Heart Reaction
- Rush‑style combat emotes, including the Rush Jet Emote
Completing in‑game quests, whether in Battle Royale or Zero Build modes, amasses experience that triggers additional reward tiers for the sidekick. Using cheat codes or lobby hack panels remains outside official channels and will not affect legitimate rewards.
Strategic Purchase Advice
Though the sidekick can be bought on its own for 1,500 V‑Bucks, the Mega Man bundle offers a better value, bundling the character skin with the companion. If budget is tight, the single purchase remains viable. Consider allocating remaining V‑Bucks toward the Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass, where completing side quests further unlocks cosmetic and gameplay upgrades.
Epic Games credits the Street Fighter franchise’s collaboration, merging classic platform hero Mega Man with Fortnite’s battle mechanics.
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