Christopher Nolan once again has brought excitement to the world with his latest film, The Odyssey. And as usual, Epic Games would not miss the chance to include the movie's content in the game. You can play as Matt Damon's Odysseus as a free skin, though you do need to compete in The Odyssey Cup. Here's everything you need to know about getting the Odyssey skin in Fortnite without spending V-Bucks.

Fortnite Odyssey Skin Release Date

Odyssey collaboration with Fortnite unlocks in the Item Shop on Friday, July 17th, 2026, at 5 PM PT, purchasable with V-Bucks. The free version can be unlocked for the Odyssey Cup winners after the tournament concludes on Thursday, July 16th, 2026.

Here is the release info for different time zones:

EventPTETCESTISTJSTAEST
Odyssey Cup Ends (Free Skin Unlock)Thu, July 16 – 5:00 PMThu, July 16 – 8:00 PMFri, July 17 – 2:00 AMFri, July 17 – 5:30 AMFri, July 17 – 9:00 AMFri, July 17 – 10:00 AM
Item Shop ReleaseFri, July 17 – 5:00 PMFri, July 17 – 8:00 PMSat, July 18 – 2:00 AMSat, Jul. 18 – 5:30 AMSat, July 18 – 9:00 AMSat, July 18 – 10:00 AM

How to Get Odyssey Skins For Free in Fortnite

To get the Odyssey cosmetics for free in Fortnite, you need to participate and place high enough in The Odyssey Cup. The Odyssey Cup is a competitive tournament happening from Wednesday, July 15th, until Thursday, July 16th, 2026. Unlike some other tournaments, this one is a solo competition, which means you're going it alone, no teammates to carry you or hold you back.

Fortnite Odyssey Skin

The tournament runs in Battle Royale, Zero Build, and Mobile Reload modes. So whether you like building or prefer the simplicity of Zero Build, you can participate in whichever mode suits your playstyle. You can find all the details and register through the Compete tab inside Fortnite. Make sure to check your region's specific times since the tournament runs at different hours depending on where you live.

If you place high enough, you'll get the complete Odysseus cosmetic set absolutely free. But here is the ranking that you need to know:

Odysseus CosmeticsRank
Odysseus Skin1-100th
Odysseus’ Xiphos Pickaxe1-100th
Bow of Iphytus Backbling1-100th
King’s Helm Spray40 points
The Trojan War Loading Screen8 points

The number of players who can earn the free skin varies dramatically depending on your server. Here's exactly how many spots are available in each region:

RegionBattle Royale SpotsMobile Cup Spots
EuropeTop 1,000Top 200
NA CentralTop 700Top 150
North America WestTop 200Top 30
BrazilTop 200Top 30
OceaniaTop 100Top 30
AsiaTop 100Top 30
Middle EastTop 100Top 30

What's Included in Fortnite The Odyssey Skin Bundle

If you don't place high enough in the tournament and miss out on the free skin, well, you can still buy the cosmetics from the Item Shop. The Odysseus Bundle arrives in the regular Fortnite Item Shop on July 17th, 2026, at 5 PM PT.

The bundle costs 2,200 V-Bucks, discounted from its original 3,300 V-Bucks value, and is available until July 27th, 2026. Here's everything included in The Odyssey Bundle:

CosmeticImageIndividual Price
Odysseus Skin1,500 V-Bucks
Odysseus' Sword PickaxeIncluded in bundle
Odysseus' Bow Backbling300 V-Bucks
Agamemnon Skin1,500 V-Bucks
Agamemnon's Sword PickaxeIncluded in bundle
Agamemnon's Shield Backbling300 V-Bucks
Warrior's Rest Emote300 V-Bucks

Good luck if you are participating in the Odyssey Cup! Try your best to place high so you can get the free skin. However, don’t stress if you fail, because the Odyssey skin will be waiting for you in the item shop.

FAQs

When is the Odyssey Cup in Fortnite?

The tournament runs July 15-16, 2026, with region-specific start times available in the Compete tab

Do I need a team to compete in the Odyssey Cup?

No, it's a solo tournament, so you're competing entirely on your own.

Can I still get the Odysseus skin if I don't place high enough?

Yes, it releases in the Item Shop on July 17th, 2026, at 5 PM PT for V-Bucks.