Kernel Hearts, a forthcoming anime-inspired action-RPG, is scheduled to launch on September 17, 2026, across PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Switch 2. Ahead of its release, Epic Games Store announced a collab with the game that brings its protagonist Fernet to Fortnite as an in-game skin.
On August 17, the Epic Games Store x Kernel Hearts collab was first announced to mark the occasion of pre-orders opening for the indie title. What separates getting the game via Epic’s storefront from others is that this particular option, which costs $19.99 (₹719), also comes with the Fernet Fortnite skin as a freebie. This bundled item offer is redeemable at any point (not just the pre-order phase).
Steps to claim the Kernel Hearts Fernet skin in Fortnite
- Go to the Epic Games Store, enter “Kernel Hearts” in the search bar at the top of the screen, and select the game when it appears in search suggestions.
- Then, once you are on the product page for the game, click on “Pre-Purchase“.
- Finally, choose your desired payment option, fill in the required details, and click on “Pay Now.”
Other Epic Games Store games that come with free Fortnite skins
Kernel Hearts is just one of the many games that Epic Games Store has partnered with to offer its buyers a free bundled Fortnite skin. In cases where these games are free-to-play, an eligible in-game purchase unlocks their respective cosmetic freebie(s).
1. Resident Evil: Requiem
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Grace Ashcroft
Price: $69.99
Release status: Available
2. Cyberpunk 2077
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Adam Smasher
Price: $59.99
Release status: Available
3. Borderlands 4
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Mad Moxxi
Price: $69.99
Release status: Available
4. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Dr Eggman (along with Dr Eggman Bundle items)
Price: $69.99
Release status: Available
5. Warframe
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Excalibur
Price: Free
Release status: Available
6. Control Resonant
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Dylan Faden
Price: $59.99
Release status: Coming out on September 24, 2026
7. Honkai Star Rail
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Stellaron Hunter Blade
Price: Free
Release status: Available
8. Crimson Desert
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Kliff
Price: $69.99
Release status: Available
9. Dave The Diver
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Dave
Price: $19.99
Release status: Available
10. Phantom Blade Zero
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Soul
Price: $59.99
Release status: Coming out on October 29, 2026
11. Cronos: The New Dawn
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Traveler
Price: $59.99
Release status: Available
12. Arknights: Endfield
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Perlica
Price: Free
Release status: Available
13. Rematch
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Coach Gabi
Price: $29.99
Release status: Available
14. Goals
Redeemable Fortnite skin: Goal Getter
Price: Free
Release status: Available
Wrapping up
For the past several years, Fortnite has added to its catalog of video game cosmetics, with big-name franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Tomb Raider, God of War, and more joining the lineup. This run is only bolstered by developer Epic Games’ gift-with-purchase offers that have bundled a free themed skin with certain game purchases on its store.
Given the ongoing season, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Override, has a gaming-focused theme at its core, we can expect even more new video game character skins to be incorporated into the game. While memorable fictional figures such as Persona’s Joker are already confirmed to arrive, it is yet to be known when exactly fans can grab them and which other related cosmetics will go on sale simultaneously.
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