Fortnite has turned the Override season into an incredible opportunity for collectors of gaming legends. The newest skin is Mega Man, Capcom’s blue bomber, and you can unlock him for free before he comes to the Item Shop. The skin is available through three separate cups, giving everyone a chance to get it.
The complete Fortnite x Mega Man set was decrypted on Monday night, showing all the skins coming with it. One of these skins, Mega Man X, is available through the cups, alongside a couple of other cosmetics. Furthermore, all participants who earn eight or more points will get a free emoji. A free spray is also available without a placement requirement.
How to unlock the Mega Man skin in Fortnite for free
The Mega Man cup is split into three different events, and players can enter more than once. Mobile players can compete in an exclusive Reload solo cup, while the standard cup is split into Battle Royale and Zero Build duos. If you are on mobile, you can get the skin on your own, but for other platforms, you will need to bring a friend.
Once again, the bigger the region, the more winners it has. As a result, players from Europe need a top 500 finish to get the skin, while those from Oceania need to be in the top 50. You can check the exact placement requirements and the start time of each cup below, starting with the mobile-only cup.
| Region | Start time (ET) | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| OCE | 3 AM | Top 30 |
| ASIA | 4 AM | Top 30 |
| ME | 11 AM | Top 30 |
| EU | 12 PM | Top 30 |
| BR | 4 PM | Top 30 |
| NAC | 6 PM | Top 150 |
| NAW | 8 PM | Top 30 |
Prizing distribution for Battle Royale and Zero Build Mega Man cups:
| Region | Start time (ET) | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| OCE | 4 AM | Top 50 |
| ASIA | 5 AM | Top 50 |
| ME | 11 AM | Top 50 |
| EU | 1 PM | Top 500 |
| BR | 5 PM | Top 100 |
| NAC | 7 PM | Top 350 |
| NAW | 9 PM | Top 100 |
All the players who qualify for the free Mega Man skin will also get the Buster Cannon Blades pickaxe and the E-Tank Power Pack back bling. Furthermore, five eliminations with the Mega Buster earn the Override Buster Blast spray.
Players who miss out on the cosmetics from the Mega Man Cup will have a chance to get them from the Item Shop later this week. The estimated release date is September 10, and besides these items, Epic Games will also release a new Fortnite Sidekick and other Mega Man skins and accessories. The prices haven’t been revealed yet, but skins will likely cost 1,500 to 2,000 V-Bucks.
While waiting for the Mega Man collab to hit the Item Shop, check out the newest Fortnite Halloween skins that will come next month.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Mega Man Fortnite skin is available through three separate cups on September 8. Mobile players compete in an exclusive Reload solo cup, while the standard cup is split into Battle Royale and Zero Build duos.
Every player who qualifies receives the Mega Man X skin, the Buster Cannon Blades pickaxe, and the E-Tank Power Pack back bling. Furthermore, all participants who earn eight or more points get a free emoji, and five eliminations with the Mega Buster unlock the Override Buster Blast spray.
The estimated release date for the Fortnite x Mega Man collaboration is September 10, which gives players who miss the cups another chance at the cosmetics.
