Fortnite Free Skins and Cosmetics Available in January 2025: How to Claim

Hunting down some free loot in Fortnite? It’s a good time to pick up some items! Thanks to Winterfest, the Music Pass, and Battle Pass rewards, you can earn quite a few skins and cosmetics without spending any V-Bucks. And the best part is how simple it is to score these freebies. Some are tied to opening gifts during Winterfest, while others you earn simply by playing and completing in-game quests.

However, keep in mind that many of these items have expiration dates. Winterfest items must be claimed by January 7, while some rewards are available until February 21. Some cosmetics don’t expire, so get ’em while you can. In this article, we will be taking a look at every Fortnite skin and cosmetics currently available in January 2025 for free!

Fortnite Free Skins and Cosmetics January 2025: How to Claim Winterfest, Music Pass, and Battle Pass Rewards

Free Fortnite Skins (January 2025)

If you’re after free skins during Chapter 6 Season 1, you’re in luck! Six skins are available right now with no V-Bucks required. These skins are only available for a limited time, so act fast.

• Explorer Emilie: Link LEGO and Fortnite accounts (No expiry)
• Trailblazer Tai: Complete LEGO Fortnite quests (No expiry)
• Chord Kahele: Earn 100K XP from mobile quests (Expires February 21, 2025)

• Mr. Dappermint: Link LEGO and Fortnite accounts (No expiry)
• Yulejacket: Open all Winterfest presents (Expires January 7, 2025)
• Santa Dogg: Open Winterfest present on December 25 (Expires January 7, 2025)

Free Fortnite Cosmetics

Beyond skins, Fortnite also offers various cosmetics you can earn through in-game activities. Here’s a breakdown of all the free items available:

• Pickaxes: Humbug Slicer, Yulejacket’s Blaster, and more
• Back Blings: Llama Lightbulb, Yule Bag, and others
• Gliders: Peppermint Paraglider, Rivaled Sailer, etc.
• Emotes: Run It Up, Dogg Treat, Stand Surfer, and more
• Music & Auras: Snoop’s Holladizzle Bass, Frosted Frets, and others
• Other Items: Crashed Chiller spray, Snow Sparkle wrap, etc.

How to Get Free Skins and Cosmetics

There are three main ways to earn free items in Fortnite:

• Tournaments: Epic Games hosts tournaments where top players can win skins.
• Events & Quests: Special events like Winterfest grant exclusive rewards.
• Giveaways: Keep an eye out for occasional online giveaways, though they are less common now.

You can also subscribe to the Fortnite Crew for exclusive skins and cosmetics as part of your monthly membership, which costs $11.99. Time’s running out to claim these freebies, so be sure to grab them before they’re gone!

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