Kingdom Hearts landed in the Fortnite Item Shop on September 17, 2026, alongside the v42.20 update. Sora, Riku, Kairi, and Roxas are all playable now, right around the release window that had been rumored for weeks before Epic confirmed the date.
Most players will need V-Bucks to unlock these skins, but there’s a free option too. The Kingdom Hearts Cup runs today, September 18, and it’s the only way to earn Sora without spending anything. Here’s how both paths work, plus what each skin actually includes.
What are the Kingdom Hearts skins in Fortnite?
The collaboration brings four characters from Kingdom Hearts II into Chapter 7 Season 4, which Epic calls Override. Sora, Riku, and Kairi wear their KH2 outfits. Roxas wears the Organization XIII coat instead of his Twilight Town look.
These are Item Shop cosmetics, separate from the Season 4 Battle Pass, which has its own lineup of skins and rewards. Buying the Battle Pass doesn’t get you any Kingdom Hearts item, and vice versa.
How to get Sora for free in the Kingdom Hearts Cup
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The Kingdom Hearts Cup runs September 18, 2026, in Battle Royale, Zero Build, and a separate mobile-only bracket. Battle Royale and Zero Build sessions run about three hours each and overlap, so you pick one. The mobile cup is shorter, at 75 minutes.
Everyone competes solo. Reach the placement threshold for your region and Sora is added to your account automatically. There’s no purchase requirement, and no separate quest to complete.
RegionBattle Royale / Zero BuildMobile CupEuropeTop 1,000Top 200North America CentralTop 700Top 150BrazilTop 200Top 30North America WestTop 200Top 30AsiaTop 100Top 30Middle EastTop 100Top 30OceaniaTop 100Top 30
Start times differ by region. Check the Compete tab in-game for your exact window rather than relying on a generic ET conversion, since Epic staggers the sessions across the day.
You don’t need to hit the full threshold to walk away with something. Score just 8 points across any of the cup’s matches and you’ll unlock the Glowing Keyhole Spray, regardless of final placement.
Riku, Kairi, and Roxas aren’t part of this cup. They’re Item Shop purchases only.
How to buy the Kingdom Hearts skins in the Item Shop
Open the Item Shop and look for the Kingdom Hearts section. Each character sells as its own pack.
1. Sora
- Price: 1,800 V-Bucks
- Includes: Sora outfit, Kingdom Key pickaxe (with a Loot Llama charm swapped in for the usual Mickey Mouse head), back bling, and an emote
2. Riku
- Price: 1,600 V-Bucks
- Includes: Riku outfit, Way to the Dawn pickaxe, back bling
3. Kairi
- Price: 1,600 V-Bucks
- Includes: Kairi outfit, Destiny’s Embrace pickaxe, back bling
4. Roxas
- Price: 1,600 V-Bucks
- Includes: Roxas outfit, dual-wield Oathkeeper and Oblivion pickaxes, back bling
Bundle vs buying individually
Buying all four separately costs 1,800 + 1,600 + 1,600 + 1,600, or 6,600 V-Bucks. The full bundle costs 4,500 V-Bucks, a savings of 2,100 V-Bucks over buying each skin on its own.
If you only want one or two characters, buy them individually. Wanting all four makes the bundle the better deal outright. Either way, this sits apart from the monthly Crew Pack, which doesn’t include any Kingdom Hearts item this cycle.
When do the Kingdom Hearts skins leave the shop?
The Kingdom Hearts cosmetics rotate out of the Item Shop on October 1, 2026, when the shop resets for the new cycle. Epic hasn’t said whether they’ll return in a later rotation, so buy before that date if you want them.
What is the Kingdom Hearts collaboration in Fortnite?
It’s a licensed crossover between Epic Games, Disney, and Square Enix that adds Sora, Riku, Kairi, and Roxas as Item Shop skins during Chapter 7 Season 4.
How many Kingdom Hearts skins are in Fortnite?
Four: Sora, Riku, Kairi, and Roxas, each based on their Kingdom Hearts II appearance.
Is the Sora skin really free?
Yes, through the Kingdom Hearts Cup on September 18, 2026. Hit your region’s placement threshold in Battle Royale, Zero Build, or the mobile cup and it’s added to your account at no cost.
Does the Kingdom Hearts Cup affect Item Shop prices?
No. Riku, Kairi, and Roxas stay at their Item Shop prices regardless of your cup performance, and Sora is still purchasable there too if you’d rather skip the competition.
What other crossover skins has Fortnite added recently?
Fortnite has run collabs with numerous outside franchises this year, including the Sonic Power Sneakers cosmetic drop.
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