Fortnite and Marvel are once again teaming up and bringing more comic book skins to the game. Epic Games has annoucement the upcoming Thunderbolts set, which features the White Widow and the Winter Soldier as skins and several other cosmetics that will finalize their look perfectly, ranging from themed wraps to back blings, emotes, and pickaxes.
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Gamers have a unique opportunity to get some of these cosmetics for free and before they hit the Item Shop next week. This article explains how to participate in the Thunderbolts Cup in Fortnite and what they need to do to get the White Widow skin before April 30.
Thunderbolts Cup Date, Time, and Rules
When Is the Thunderbolts Cup in Fortnite?
Gamers have the opportunity to acquire free items in Fortnite by participarting in the Thunderbolts Cup, but before they start thinking about their chances of winning, they need to know the basics, such as when it's going to take place and its rules.
The Thunderbolts Cup will be live on Friday, April 25, 2025. It is a Duos Battle Royale competition, which means fans will have to play in teams of two and matches will include building. The exact time of the Thunderbolts Cup depends on players' regions, but they can check it by visiting the Compete tab in-game and checking out the schedule of the upcoming tournaments.
As usual, the competition lasts three hours. During this time, gamers can play up to 10 matches, and they must try to get as many points as possible.
How to Get Items in the Thunderbolts Set for Free in Fortnite
Win the White Widow Early and for Free
Players can get Marvel cosmetics for free by participating in the Thunderbolts Cup on Friday. With only 8 points, they can secure the Winter Soldier wrap. If they get manage to get 40 points, they'll also receive the White Widow wrap. The most anticipated cosmetic of all is the White Widow (Pen & Ink) skin, which will be granted to gamers to get the top placement in their region.
Here is how many players will receive the White Widow skin per region:
|
Region |
# of winning duos |
|---|---|
|
OCE |
100 |
|
ASIA |
100 |
|
ME |
100 |
|
EU |
1,000 |
|
BR |
100 |
|
NAC |
900 |
|
NAW |
100 |
Even if players don't get the skin, it's worth participating in the Thunderbolts Cup for the wraps. The White Widow and Winter Soldier skins will be sold in the Item Shop on April 30, and if they're sold as part of a bundle with their respective wraps, gamers can secure an immediate discount.
Fortnite
- Released
- September 26, 2017
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Epic Games
- Publisher(s)
- Epic Games
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms (except iOS/Mac)
- Cross Save
- Via Epic Account
- Number of Players
- 1-4 players (online)
- PC Release Date
- September 26, 2017
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 10, 2020
- PS5 Release Date
- November 12, 2020
- Nintendo Switch Release Date
- June 12, 2018
- Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
- June 5, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC, Android, iOS
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-4 players (certain modes)
- X|S Optimized
- YES
