Updated: July 28, 2026 
Note: This article was updated on July 28th, 2026, with all the DC Summer Skins in Fortnite.
Gotham is heading to the beach, and it's about time Fortnite let its DC roster loosen up a little! The Hot Bat Summer teasers are floating around this week, and if you are wondering how you can actually grab these skins for yourself, you're in the right spot. I'll walk you through exactly when Fortnite DC Summer skins drop, how much they'll likely cost, and the smartest way to spend your V-Bucks once the shop goes live.
Fortnite DC Summer Skins Release Date
To celebrate the new season, Epic Games decided to add the Hot Bat Summer skins on Thursday, July 16th, 2026, alongside the v41.20 update. The cosmetics will be available through the Item Shop for a limited time.
Here's when the skins became available in different regions:
| Time Zone | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| PT (Pacific) | Thursday, July 16 – 4:00 AM |
| ET (Eastern) | Thursday, July 16 – 7:00 AM |
| CEST (Central Europe) | Thursday, July 16 – 1:00 PM |
| IST (India) | Thursday, July 16 – 4:30 PM |
| JST (Japan) | Thursday, July 16 – 8:00 PM |
| AEST (Australia) | Thursday, July 16 – 9:00 PM |
What Is Included in the Hot Bat DC Summer Skins Bundle
The full Hot Bat Summer collection includes four skins and is divided into two bundles with a handful of extra cosmetics. Both are confirmed live in the Item Shop now, and both come at a steep discount over buying everything piece by piece.
1. Gotham City Summer Bundle
- Bundle Price: 3,000 V-Bucks
- Original Price: 6,900 V-Bucks
| Cosmetic Name | Image | Individual Price |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Bod Batman Skin |  | 1,500 V-Bucks |
| Beach Bod Batman LEGO Variant |  | Included with skin |
| Coastal Catwoman Skin |  | 1,500 V-Bucks |
| Coastal Catwoman LEGO Variant |  | Included with skin |
| Ace the Bat-Hound Sidekick |  | 1,500 V-Bucks |
| Batman Floatie Backbling |  | 300 V-Bucks |
| Selina's Treasure Tote Back Bling |  | 400 V-Bucks |
| Riptide Claws Pickaxe |  | 500 V-Bucks |
| Batman Paddle Pickaxe |  | 500 V-Bucks |
| Beach Bats Kicks |  | 1,000 V-Bucks |
| Surf's Up! Emote |  | 500 V-Bucks |
2. High Tide Harley & Sunflower Ivy Bundle
- Bundle Price: 2,300 V-Bucks
- Original Price: 4,300 V-Bucks
| Cosmetic Name | Image | Individual Price |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide Harley Skin |  | 1,500 V-Bucks |
| High Tide Harley LEGO Variant |  | Included with skin |
| Chlorophyll Ivy Skin |  | 1,500 V-Bucks |
| Chlorophyll Ivy LEGO Variant |  | Included with skin |
| Harley Floatie Backbling |  | 300 V-Bucks |
| Summer Snapper Backbling |  | 800 V-Bucks |
| Carnation of Carnage Pickaxe |  | Included with Backbling |
| Harley's Boogie Bat Pickaxe |  | 500 V-Bucks |
| Lily Lounger Emote |  | 300 V-Bucks |
Both bundles are purchasable through July 30th, 2026, so you've got a couple of weeks to grab them before they leave the shop.
Note: Fortnite has tagged both High Tide Harley and Chlorophyll Ivy with a "This item can only be used in experiences rated 12+ or above" warning. If you queue into an Everyone or Everyone 10+ rated game mode wearing either skin, Fortnite will automatically swap you back to a default outfit for that match.
Batmobile turned out not to be a direct Item Shop purchase. It's a drivable vehicle that spawns in the loot pool on the map instead, alongside the Batman Grapnel Gun.
How to Get the Fortnite DC Summer Skins
Here's a quick breakdown of how to unlock the cosmetics:
- Log in to Fortnite and open the Item Shop.
- Search for the Hot Bat Summer section.
- Purchase individual skins for 1,500 V-Bucks each, or grab any bundle you want.
- Equip your chosen skin from your Locker.
Keep in mind that Item Shop bundles like this typically don't stick around forever, so if you're set on Summer Batman or any of the villain variants, it's best to grab them while they're live rather than waiting. Don't forget that the Summer Batman will also be a Sprite, too, dropping on the same day.
FAQs
No, the main skins are Item Shop purchases with V-Bucks. Quests may only give you extra freebies on top.
They go live Thursday, July 16th, 2026, at 4 AM ET, right after the v41.20 update finishes downtime.
Yes, the in-game shop preview shows a different look than the original teaser, and it's unclear yet if this is final or just a placeholder.
