The long-awaited Tron: Ares collaboration has landed in Fortnite, transporting the futuristic universe of the Grid directly into Battle Royale. Coinciding perfectly with the theatrical debut of Disney’s “Tron: Ares” movie starring Jared Leto, this full-scale crossover provides players with an extensive range of cyberpunk-inspired cosmetics that bring the franchise’s classic neon-lit visual identity to life.
Fortnite Ares (Tron) skin and associated items purchased screen displaying the character wearing a futuristic suit and in-game settings.
Fortnite Tron Ares Skin Release Date & Time
The Tron: Ares pack went on sale in the Fortnite Item Shop on October 7, 2025, at the daily reset. This is strategically three days before the theatrical opening of the movie, providing ideal synchronization between the game tie-up and film publicity.
- India (IST): October 8, 2025, 5:30 AM
- United Kingdom: October 8, 2025, midnight (12:00 AM)
- United States (Eastern): October 7, 2025, 8:00 PM
- United States (Pacific): October 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
- Australia (AEDT): October 8, 2025, 11:00 AM
- Japan (JST): October 8, 2025, 9:00 AM
Tron: Ares Bundle Items
The Tron: Ares collaboration is one of the most extensive movie tie-ins in Fortnite, with eight individual cosmetic items in total that combine to bring an immersive Grid experience.
- Ares (Tron) Outfit – The highlight of the pack is Jared Leto’s character with three style options to choose from: helmet off, helmet on, and a semi-transparent visor option that shows the face but retains the futuristic look. The skin also comes with a free LEGO variant to be used in LEGO Fortnite mode.
- Pickaxe Set – Two unique harvesters embody different aspects of the Tron world: the Ares’ Staff Pickaxe reflects the character’s iconic movie weapon, while the Dillinger Disc Pickaxe does double duty as both harvesting tool and reactive back bling with elimination-triggered lighting effects.
- Traversal Elements – The Jump Jet Glider offers air travel with Grid-inspired traversal design elements, while the Portal Beam Emote produces stunning visual effects for play sessions.
- Signature Emote – The Lil’ Light Bike Emote is the set’s crowning glory, sporting a traversal animation that brings the iconic Light Cycles from the Tron series in diminutive shape.
- Weapon Cosmetic – The Out of Tron Wrap, which puts damage-reactive visual effects on weapons and shows red energy patterns when taking or dealing damage.
Tron Ares skin and associated items can be bought in the item shop for V-Bucks prices. Tron: Ares cosmetics can be bought individually or as a full set, giving players the flexibility of accommodating budgets of different V-Bucks.
Fortnite Tron Ares Skin Prices
- Ares (Tron) Outfit: 1,500 V-Bucks
- Staff Pickaxe of Ares: 800 V-Bucks
- Dillinger Disc Pickaxe/Back Bling Set: 800 V-Bucks
- Jump Jet Glider: 1,500 V-Bucks
- Portal Beam Emote: 500 V-Bucks
- Lil’ Light Bike Emote: 500 V-Bucks
- Out of Tron Wrap: 300 V-Bucks
- Individual Total Cost: 5,900 V-Bucks
The entire Tron: Ares bundle cost is not confirmed yet. However, the bundle cost will definitely be less than the total cost of purchasing all of them individually.
How to Get Tron Ares Skin in Fortnite?
If you are excited about the new bundle and want to purchase it, the process is straightforward. Follow the steps mentioned below:
- Before the Item Shop refresh, verify your V-Buck balance covers your desired purchases. V-Bucks can be acquired through the in-game store using real currency, Battle Pass progression, or Save the World earnings.
- The Fortnite Item Shop refreshes daily at 00:00 UTC (midnight). Set reminders for your local time zone to avoid missing the collaboration during its availability window.
- Open Fortnite and choose the “Item Shop” menu option from the main menu. The Tron: Ares items will be highlighted in special sections.
- Select individual items or the entire bundle, depending on your budget and your personal preference. The bundle option offers the best value for collectors who want all cosmetics.
- Verify your purchases through the standard checkout process. Items will be available in your locker instantly for use in supported game modes.
- If items are not available the moment after the reset time, force-close and reopen Fortnite to clear the Item Shop cache.
Ares (Tron) dress-up comes with a number of distinctive features that add to its value proposition. The accompanying LEGO variant instantly unlocks for use in LEGO Fortnite, opening up gameplay possibilities beyond standard Battle Royale matches. The skin’s three style variants offer customization flexibility, enabling players to fit their look to various match situations or personal tastes.