How to Get Dave the Diver Skin in Fortnite

Fortnite keeps teaming up with all kinds of games, and this time it's bringing in a fishing-meets-cooking adventure that a lot of players already love. If you've heard whispers about a new collab dropping soon, this is it. Let's break down everything you need to know about this collaboration and how you can snag the Dave the Diver skin and a backbling for your Fortnite locker.

Fortnite x Dave the Diver Skin Collaboration

Fortnite is teaming up with Dave the Diver, the popular game where you dive deep into the ocean by day and run a sushi restaurant by night. As part of this crossover, two new cosmetics are coming to Fortnite: the Dave the Diver skin and Dave's Oxygen Tank Backbling.

These items are based directly on the main character from the game, so if you're a fan of Dave, this is basically a chance to bring your favorite diver into Fortnite's battle royale island.

Fortnite Dave the Diver Skin Release Date and Time

Mark your calendars, because this drops on Thursday, June 25th, 2026. Here is when it goes live across different time zones:

How to Unlock Dave the Diver Skin for Free in Fortnite

You don't have to buy these items separately if you grab the game itself. If you purchase DAVE THE DIVER or the DAVE THE DIVER – In the Jungle Content Pack on the Epic Games Store, you'll automatically get both the skin and the backbling in Fortnite as a bonus.

If you're not interested in the full game and just want the Fortnite items, that's an option too. Both the Dave the Diver Outfit and Dave's Oxygen Tank Backbling will be sold individually in the Fortnite Item Shop on the same day.

Cross-Platform Locker Sync

One thing players always ask about with these collaboration rewards is whether they carry over to other platforms. The answer is yes. As long as you are signed into your Epic account on PC or mobile, or you've linked your console accounts to your Epic account, both cosmetics will show up in your Locker on every connected platform starting June 25th, 2026.

What Happens If You Already Own the Items

A couple of things are worth knowing before you spend any money on this. If you already bought the Dave the Diver Outfit and Dave's Oxygen Tank Backbling from the Fortnite Item Shop, and then go buy DAVE THE DIVER or the In the Jungle Content Pack on the Epic Games Store expecting to get the same items again, that won't happen.

Since the system sees you already own them, you'll get a one-time grant of 1,500 V-Bucks instead. Honestly, that's not a bad trade since 1,500 V-Bucks can go toward your next Battle Pass or something else in the shop.

On the flip side, refunds come with a catch. If you buy DAVE THE DIVER or the In the Jungle Content Pack and later refund it, you'll lose both the outfit and backbling from your Fortnite Locker. And if you were already given the 1,500 V-Bucks instead because you owned the items, refunding will take those V-Bucks away too. Basically, everything you got from this bonus is tied to keeping your game purchase, so think twice before requesting a refund if you want to hold onto these rewards.

This Dave the Diver collab is a neat little bonus for fans of both games. Just remember the refund rule if you go the game-purchase route, and double-check your account connections so the items show up everywhere you play.

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