The gaming crossovers keep coming to Fortnite, and this time it's Bloons TD 6's turn. Epic Games just released the Dart Monkey Sidekick, and there's actually a way to get it completely free without spending any V-Bucks. If you're a fan of tower defense games or just want a cute monkey following you around the island, here's how to unlock Bloons TD 6 Sidekick in Fortnite for Dree

How to Get Free Bloons TD 6 Sidekick in Fortnite

To get Dart Monkey Sidekick for free in Fortnite, you need to first buy the Bloons TD 6 game on the Epic Game Store. Technically, you still need to pay, but you get the Sidekick for free in Fortnite. Here's what you need to do:

  1. Open the Epic Games Store and search for "Bloons TD 6".
  2. Purchase the game for $13.99.
  3. Launch Fortnite after buying the game.
  4. Go to your Locker in Fortnite, and the Dart Monkey Sidekick should appear in your collection.
Bloons TD 6 Sidekick Fortnite

The Sidekick gets added to your account automatically once you own Bloons TD 6. There's one major catch you need to be aware of, though. If you claimed Bloons TD 6 as a free game in the past, you won't get the sidekick. Epic only gives the reward to players who actually paid for the game.

How to Get Dart Monkey Sidekick from the Item Shop

If you don't want to buy Bloons TD 6, you can buy the Dart Monkey Sidekick directly from the Fortnite Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks. Here's how:

  1. Launch Fortnite and open the Item Shop.
  2. Find the Dart Monkey Sidekick (usually near the top for new releases)
  3. Click and hold the Purchase button.
Bloons TD 6 Sidekick Fortnite

The sidekick is available in the Item Shop only until April 30th, 2026. You have a limited time to decide whether to buy it or not.

If you already purchased the Dart Monkey Sidekick from the Item Shop and then decide to buy Bloons TD 6 later, Epic will give you a one-time refund of 1,500 V-Bucks.

Is the Dart Monkey Sidekick Worth It?

Sidekicks in Fortnite are basically pets that follow you around during matches. They don't provide any gameplay advantages. So they're purely cosmetic. The Dart Monkey is a small, adorable monkey character that sits on your back while you play. If you're a fan of Bloons TD 6, this is an instant must-have. The Dart Monkey is the most iconic unit from that game, so having it in Fortnite is pretty cool for fans of the series.

For everyone else, it depends on how much you value sidekicks. At 1,500 V-Bucks, it's on the pricier side for a cosmetic that doesn't change your character's appearance much. However, if you were already planning to buy Bloons TD 6, getting the sidekick as a bonus makes it feel like a great deal.