- Fortnite will receive Sidekick companions on November 1
- The update will arrive with the next season and players will be able to unlock the first companion in the Battle Pass.
- Companion appearances are permanent and cannot be duplicated, meaning players will need to purchase companions multiple times if they wish to use a different appearance.
Epic Games announced Sidekicks for Fortnitea new pet companion feature that will follow players around the game.
Acolytes will officially join Fortnitethe Battle Royale mode of, Lego Fortnite, Fortnite saves the worldAnd Fortnite Party on November 1, alongside the release of the next season, which will feature The Simpsons.
Players will be able to unlock the game’s very first companion, Peels, in the upcoming Battle Pass, with more expected to arrive in the store on November 7, including Bonesy, Spike, and Lil’ Raptor.
Epic Games also teased “something for all cat lovers” coming later.
Players who already own the Bonesy Back Bling will also receive the Bonesy Sidekick on November 7, so they can be on the lookout for it when it arrives in their lockers.
These adorable friends are also confirmed to offer no gameplay benefits or take damage from enemies, and are simply “friendly cosmetics that stay by your side.”
As Epic Games explains in the latest blog post, players can customize the appearance of most companions once in their locker after obtaining them.
“Your choices are permanent, so be sure to preview the look before locking it,” the studio said.
This means that players must purchase a companion multiple times if they want to use different skins.
In the FAQ section, Epic Games explained: “Yes, you can purchase a companion multiple times and give them different appearances. However, each companion customization you have in your locker must be unique. Duplicate appearances are not allowed.”
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 is scheduled to end on November 1, the same day The Simpsons join the game as part of a Fortnite live event.
To find out more, check out our guide to FortniteThe next season release date and what to expect from Chapter 6 Season 5, including map changes, new skins and upcoming updates.
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