There are a variety of cosmetic items for use in Fortnite. They come in 28 different types, and are shown below. These come from various sources, including, but not limited to the Item Shop, Battle Pass seasons, Limited Time Offers and a Twitch Prime Membership.
Cosmetic items can be gifted using the Gifting system. Owned cosmetic items are stored in the Locker tab, in which players can freely switch between matches. Cosmetic Items are not always available.
From Season X onward, cosmetics were made available in Save the World, with the exception of Contrails and Gliders since the mode lacks the gliding and skydiving mechanics.
Various cosmetic items are recreated from the Heroes found in Save the World.
Types of Cosmetic Items[]
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| Outfits | Back Blings | Pickaxes | Gliders | Contrails |
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| Pets | Emotes | Emoticons | Sprays | Toys |
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| Kicks | Wraps | Banner Icons | Lobby Music | Loading Screens |
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Rocket Racing[]
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| Car Bodies | Decals | Wheels | Trails | Boosts |
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Fortnite Festival[]
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| Auras | Guitars | Bass | Drums | Microphones |
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| Keytars | Jam Tracks |
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LEGO Fortnite[]
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| Builds | Decor Bundles |
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Packs[]
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| Bundles | Item Shop Bundles | Limited Time Offers |
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Additional Features[]
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| Selectable Styles | Reactive | Animated | Traversal | Built-In |
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| Synced | Enlightened | Forged | Transformation | Beat Synced |
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- Carbide and Omega were the first items with styles.
- Rainbow Smash was the first reactive item.
- Lynx was the first animated item.
- Conga was the first traversal item.
- Giddy-up and Glitter-up were the first built-in items.
- High Five was the first synced item.
- 8-Ball vs Scratch and Ball Bling were the first enlightened items.
- Gear Specialist Maya was the first forged item.
- Hemlock and Witchcraft were the first transformation items.
Unreleased Cosmetics[]
- Main Article: Unreleased Cosmetics
Unreleased Cosmetics are Cosmetics that are found in Fortnite's Files but haven't been released yet.
Unlisted Cosmetics[]
- Main Article: Unlisted Cosmetics
Unlike the usual unreleased cosmetic items in Fortnite, unlisted cosmetics have yet to be completely added into the game's files. Some of them are likely scrapped; others are still in active development.
Massive Datamining Incidents[]
- Main Article: Massive Datamining Incidents
In Fortnite's history, a few large datamining incidents have occurred. These revealed a large amount of IDs for potential future cosmetics, some of which were scrapped and never likely to be added.
TBD Cosmetics[]
- Main Article: TBD Cosmetics
TBD Cosmetics are cosmetics used for items and AIs that aren't intended to be used by the player. They generally use placeholder images and are unfinished. Sometimes, they get turned into actual cosmetics, however typically the only way to use them is through Mystique's Shapeshifter Built-In Emote.
Removed Cosmetics[]
- Main Article: Removed Cosmetics
Unlike the usual unreleased cosmetic items in Fortnite, Removed Cosmetics cosmetics have been removed from the game's files. Some of them are likely scrapped; others may be still in active development.
Sets[]
- Main Article: Sets
Sets are groups of related cosmetics that are often sold together as bundles.
Cosmetic Surveys[]
- Main Article: Cosmetic Surveys
A survey featuring concept art is sent out to some players by Epic Games every few months, offering a look into possible future cosmetic items.
Additional Info[]
Age Restricted Cosmetics[]
- Main Article: Age Restricted Cosmetics
With the release of Update v27.10, every experience published in Fortnite recieved its own age and content rating. A small portion of items became not compatible with E or E10+ (or regionally equivalent) game ratings.
LEGO Styles[]
- Main Article: Category:Outfits with a LEGO Style
With the release of Update v28.00, some Outfits recieved LEGO Styles, making them usable in LEGO Fortnite. Every update since has made more and more Outfits compatible.
Bean Styles[]
- Main Article: Category:Outfits with a Bean Style
With the release of Update v30.30, some Outfits recieved Bean Styles, making them usable in Fall Guys related experiences. Every update since has made more and more Outfits compatible.
Beat Synced[]
- Main Article: Category:Beat Synced
With the release of Update v32.00, some Emotes became Beat Synced, this means that they will become slower or faster to match the speed of a Jam Track, while in Fortnite Festival or while a Jam Loop is being played.
Kicks Compatible[]
- Main Article: Category:Compatible with Kicks
With the release of Update v32.10, Kicks were added. Only some Outfits are compatible with Kicks, with them not appearing on incompatible skins.
Unlockable Styles[]
- Main Article: Category:Unlockable Styles
Some cosmetics with Selectable Styles may instead show up in the Locker as having Unlockable Styles, this means that the cosmetic's styles are unlocked in a way seperate to the cosmetic itself. This can include cosmetics from the Battle Pass, Fortnite Crew, Quest Packs, and more.
Progressive Outfits[]
- Main Article: Category:Progressive Outfits
Some Outfits from Battle Passes, mainly those from before the introduction of Enlightened Styles, had Progressive Styles, where earning a specific amount of XP or completing Quests related to the Outfit would unlock more "complete" styles for the Outfit. Menace and Shanta are unique as they have both Progressive Styles and Enlightened Styles.
Compatible Cosmetics[]
- Main Article: Category:Compatible Cosmetics
Compatible Cosmetics are Cosmetic Items in Fortnite that interact with each other once they are both equipped by the player.
Umbrellas[]
- Main Article: Umbrella
Umbrellas are a subtype of Glider that can be sorted through within the Locker, unlike other subtypes. They function identically to regular Gliders with the difference of their model and animations. Umbrellas are usually obtained through a Victory Royale.
Instruments[]
- Main Articles: Guitars, Bass, Keytars, Microphones, and Drums
Instruments are a type of cosmetic that can be used in Fortnite Festival. Starting with Update v33.20, some can also be used as Back Blings and Pickaxes, with some instrument-themed Back Blings and Pickaxes also being turned into Instruments. There are five instrument types, those being Guitars, Bass, Keytars, Microphones, and Drums.
Other[]
There are also other additional features available for certain cosmetics, including Contrails and Gliders that play music.