Fortnite Rumored to Add Companions as Next Cosmetic Type
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- Fortnite is rumored to be adding pets, or companions, as the next cosmetic type.
- These cosmetics will follow the player in-game and accompany a different locker loadout slot.
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The information was revealed via reputable leaks of in-engine screenshots.
Fortnite is rumored to be adding companions as the next cosmetic type, which will follow players in-game. The information was posted by HypeX on X, who sources another user: Andredotuasset, also known as Andre.
According to Andre, the companion will be visible to everyone in the owners’ party, inferring that it will not be visible for enemies. The Fortnite companions will have a separate loadout slot, thereby opening opportunities for various customization options. If this information is true, players will not have to worry about their customizable Fortnite companions giving away their positioning.
Source: Andre and Epic Games
As of May 5, 2025, no official announcement regarding Fortnite companions has been made; therefore, no release date is currently known. If the leak comes to fruition, Epic Games will have implemented yet another medium for cosmetic creation, opening up the possibility of various “pet-like” collaborations.
Fortnite is currently celebrating its Star Wars collaboration, which features lightsaber combat, exclusive in-game events and Darth Jar Jar. To acquire a lightsaber, players must discover either Darth Sidious or Rey, who spawn at random instances, typically found in grassfields or other open areas.
