Epic Games has officially added Dave the Diver to Fortnite as part of the Gaming Legends series. The skin is based on the main character from MintRocket’s indie underwater adventure game, and players can get it for free, provided they already own or plan to buy the game.
Here is everything you need to know about the collab, the free skin method, and the Item Shop date.
What Is the Dave the Diver Fortnite Collab?
Epic Games announced Dave the Diver as its latest addition to the Gaming Legends series. The collab was not a surprise for those who follow Fortnite news closely. MintRocket, the studio behind Dave the Diver, was listed as one of the new partners in Epic’s collaboration program, making it one of the more unique entries among the announced studios.
The crossover brings two cosmetics to Fortnite:
- Dave the Diver Outfit
- Dave’s Oxygen Tank Back Bling
Both items are based on the main character from the game, where players dive into the ocean during the day and run a sushi restaurant at night.
How to Get the Dave the Diver Skin for Free
Players can claim the Dave the Diver skin for free by purchasing Dave the Diver or the Dave the Diver: In The Jungle Content Pack on the Epic Games Store.
This is part of Epic’s Store Loyalty Promotion. Starting in the first half of 2026, buying certain third-party games on the Epic Games Store automatically grants exclusive Fortnite cosmetics.
Follow these steps to claim the skin:
- Click here.
- Purchase the base game for $19.99, or buy the Dave the Diver: In The Jungle Content Pack releasing on June 18, 2026.
- Make sure you are logged into the same Epic Games account linked to your Fortnite profile.
- Log in to Fortnite after June 18, 2026, to receive the notification and claim both items.
The skin will not be granted immediately. Players will have to wait until June 18, 2026, to receive the Dave the Diver Outfit and Dave’s Oxygen Tank Back Bling.
There is one thing worth knowing before you buy. If you already purchased the Dave the Diver Outfit and Dave’s Oxygen Tank Back Bling from the Fortnite Item Shop before buying the game on the Epic Games Store, you will not receive duplicate items. Instead, you will get a one-time grant of 1,500 V-Bucks.
Note: As long as you are signed into your Epic account on PC or mobile, or have linked your console accounts to your Epic account, both cosmetics will appear in your Locker on every connected platform.
