Fortnite will launch the Lady Liberty Purge skin on October 17 2026, offering a costume that channels the Statue of Liberty in full patriotic flare.
Earn the Skin for Free During Fortnitemares 2026
The Lady Liberty Cup takes place on October 17 2026, playing exclusively in Battle Royale and Zero Build with only solos matches. Players who climb high enough in their region can grab the outfit at no cost. The required rankings differ: top‑100 for Oceania, Asia, and North America East; top‑1,000 for the rest of Europe; top‑200 for North America Central; and top‑700 for North America West.
Securing a championship spot also hands players the Purge Drone Back Bling. Those who score at least 8 points earn the Purge Mask Emote. The tournament’s format encourages aggressive play; hunting opponents for third‑party eliminations thrives in Zero Build, where cover is limited.
Item Shop Availability and Pricing
If the tournament isn’t for you, the skin will still be purchasable from the Item Shop after its release. Navigate to the “The Purge: Election Year” section and buy the Lady Liberty Outfit for an estimated 1,500 V‑Bucks. Alternatively, the full Purge Bundle—containing the outfit, Purge Drone Back Bling, Electrified Flex Emote, and a second back bling—costs around 2,500 V‑Bucks, offering a discounted bundle price for those who wish to acquire every cosmetic in one go.
Owners should anticipate the bundle to drop from the rotation approximately a week after it appears. That timeframe provides ample opportunity to redeem a V‑Bucks card if the in‑game currency is low.
Strategic Tips for the Cup
The Cup’s solo format demands quick picks and vigilant map awareness. Positioning at launch and clearing the surrounding area is key to gaining the advantage. An aggressive approach can overwhelm opponents before they have a chance to react, especially on built structures where movement is constrained.
Pursuing high rankings can transform the Cosmetic Landscape for you and let you flaunt a statue‑inspired icon at no purchase cost.
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