Spyro the Dragon is making his Fortnite debut alongside Crash Bandicoot during Chapter 7 Season 4. However, Epic Games is taking a different approach with the purple dragon. Instead of turning Spiyro into a Sprite or a skin, he arrives as a Sidekick. Here is how to get the Spyro Sidekick in Fortnite, how much it is expected to cost, and what makes this version different from a normal cosmetic.

How to Get Spyro Sidekick in Fortnite

The Spyro Sidekick will be available through the Fortnite Item Shop starting Friday, August 28th, 2026. Unlike the Crash Bandicoot skin, Spyro does not need to be earned through a tournament. There is currently no free method announced for getting him. Instead, you can purchase the Sidekick with V-Bucks once it appears in the Item Shop.

Here is what you need to do:

  1. Launch Fortnite after the Spyro collaboration goes live.
  2. Open the Item Shop from the main Fortnite lobby.
  3. Find the Spyro the Dragon Sidekick in the featured collaboration section.
  4. Select the Sidekick and purchase the Spyro Sidekick.
  5. Go to your Locker and equip Spyro as your Sidekick.

The exact Item Shop price has not been officially confirmed yet, but current expectations put Spyro somewhere around 1,200 to 1,500 V-Bucks. Some Fortnite Sidekicks have reached around 1,800 V-Bucks, so it is worth waiting for the official listing before spending your V-Bucks.

What Is the Spyro Sidekick in Fortnite?

If you have never used one before, a Sidekick is basically a small companion that follows your character during a match.

Spyro Sidekick Fortnite

Spyro stays close to you as you explore the island and can react to what happens around you. These reactions are one of the biggest reasons Sidekicks are different from ordinary Back Blings or other cosmetics.

The Spyro Sidekick is not limited to a single appearance. The collaboration includes additional unlockable styles, including versions based on his appearance in A Realm Beyond.

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For Spyro fans, this is one of the more fitting ways Epic could have brought the character into Fortnite. A regular Spyro Outfit would have looked strange because of his smaller dragon proportions. As a Sidekick, his size actually works in his favor. He can run alongside your character without taking up half the screen.

FAQs

When does Spyro Sidekick release in Fortnite?

The Spyro Sidekick arrives in the Fortnite Item Shop on Friday, August 28, 2026, alongside Crash Bandicoot.

How much will the Spyro Sidekick cost?

The official price has not been confirmed yet, but Spyro is expected to cost around 1,200–1,500 V-Bucks. Some Sidekicks have cost as much as 1,800 V-Bucks.

Can enemies see your Spyro Sidekick?

No. Enemies cannot see your Sidekick, although your teammates can. Spyro is also purely cosmetic and does not provide a gameplay advantage.