The Front Man is finally coming to Fortnite! This character from the Netflix show Squid Game will be available as a skin soon. Many players have been waiting for this skin since the first Squid Game items came to the game. If you watched Squid Game, you know the Front Man is the mysterious boss who runs all the deadly games. He wears a black mask and suit, making him one of the most recognizable characters from the show. Here is how you can get Squid Game Front Man skin in Fortnite and how much it would cost you.
When Is the Release Date for Front Man Skin in Fortnite?
The Front Man skin will arrive in the Fortnite Item Shop on August 26th, 2025, at 8 PM ET. Epic Games announced this skin at Gamescom 2025. You won’t need to do any special challenges or complete missions. The skin will simply appear in the Item Shop when the timer resets on August 26th. Here are the release times for different regions:
| Time Zone | Event Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific (PST) | 05:00 PM, Aug 26 |
| Central (CST) | 07:00 PM, Aug 26 |
| Eastern (EST) | 08:00 PM, Aug 26 |
| UK (BST) | 01:00 AM, Aug 27 |
| Europe (CET) | 02:00 AM, Aug 27 |
| India (IST) | 05:30 AM, Aug 27 |
| Japan (JST) | 09:00 AM, Aug 27 |
| Sydney (AEST) | 10:00 AM, Aug 27 |
And here is the countdown until the Squid Game Front Man skin is available in the shop. Make sure you have enough V-Bucks ready before this date arrives!
How to Get the Front Man Skin in Fortnite
Getting the Front Man skin is simple. Here’s what you need to do:
- Open Fortnite on August 26th after 8 PM ET.
- Go to the Item Shop from the main menu.
- Find the Front Man bundle in the featured section.
- Purchase it with V-Bucks.
What’s Included and How Much It Costs
Epic Games hasn’t announced the exact price yet. However, we can make a good guess based on past Squid Game items. The first Squid Game bundle cost 3,000 V-Bucks and included multiple skins. Since the Front Man will likely be sold alone or in a smaller bundle, expect to pay around 1,500 to 2,000 V-Bucks.
The Front Man bundle should include these items:
- The Front Man skin
- A special pickaxe
- Back bling
- An emote
These items will all have the dark, serious style that matches the Squid Game show. The skin will look exactly like the character from Netflix, with his mysterious black mask and formal outfit.
Note: We will update this article with the items in the bundle and the price once it officially drops in the game.
