The highly anticipated Grace Ashcroft skin from Resident Evil is finally landing in Fortnite, and the best part? You can claim it completely free. Here’s everything you need to know to secure this exclusive cosmetic.
How to Get the Grace Ashcroft Skin for Free
The road to this exclusive skin is quite simple: Head over to the Epic Games Store and pre-order Resident Evil Requiem before February 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. It’ll be automatically added in-game upon buying. Importantly, make sure you are logged into the same Epic Games account you use for Fortnite. This is necessary for successful reward redemption.​
With both the standard and deluxe versions, you’ll receive an in-game outfit for Grace Ashcroft. The game launches on February 27, 2026, so by pre-ordering it, you also get early access to the game, together with this in-game cosmetic. ​
When Will You Receive the Skin
While your pre-order qualifies you right away, Epic Games will provide the Grace Ashcroft skin this coming March of 2026, when Resident Evil Requiem is about to be released. This timeline enables Epic to build momentum for the game’s launch while keeping Fortnite players active with fresh cosmetics. ​
Pre-ordering also includes additional cosmetics in-game in Resident Evil Requiem itself, namely a bonus apocalypse-themed costume for Grace. Epic Games has confirmed that accompanying Fortnite items, including back blings, pickaxes, and emotes, will be unveiled later.​
Those who miss the date or do not plan on buying Resident Evil Requiem will see the Grace Ashcroft skin land in the Fortnite Item Shop later in March 2026, but it’ll be available for V-Bucks. In that case, your best strategy to get this special cosmetic for free is to secure your pre-order before the end of February 27.
