Is Negan skin in Fortnite available for free?

With yet another electrifying collaboration, Fortnite has welcomed a familiar face from the world of pop culture - Negan from The Walking Dead. But as players rush to the Item Shop, a common question continues to pop up: Is the Negan skin in Fortnite available for free? Here's the short answer - no, it's not free, but there's more to the story.

The Negan skin, introduced as part of Fortnite's latest crossover with The Walking Dead, officially hit the Item Shop on April 4, 2025, and will remain available until April 11, 8 PM ET. Unlike previous character skins from the TV adaptation like Rick, Michonne, and Daryl, this version of Negan is directly inspired by the original The Walking Dead comics by Robert Kirkman and not actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s portrayal.

How much does Negan cost in Fortnite?

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The standalone Negan skin is priced at 1,500 V-Bucks, Fortnite’s in-game currency. For those looking for a complete set, the Negan Bundle costs 2,000 V-Bucks, offering better value by including:

• Negan Outfit (cel-shaded comic book version) - 1500 V-Bucks
• Lucille Pickaxe (the infamous barbed-wire baseball bat) - 800 V-Bucks
• Walker’s Headcase Back Bling - 400 V-Bucks
• Krakk! Wrap for weapon customization - 500 V-Bucks

Considering the bundle adds these extras for just 500 V-Bucks more, it’s a tempting offer for any Walking Dead fan or skin collector.

Can you unlock Negan for free?
Unfortunately, the Negan skin cannot be earned through gameplay or quests. You will need to purchase V-Bucks with real-world money to unlock him. Currently, 1,000 V-Bucks cost around ₹699, and bundles like the one featuring Negan may require buying the 2,800 V-Bucks pack, priced at ₹1,999.

However, players subscribed to Fortnite Crew receive a monthly allotment of V-Bucks, which can be saved up to buy skins like Negan - though timing is key.

Apart from the skin, the Fortnite x The Walking Dead update includes Creative Mode assets like walker NPCs and a prison island template, echoing the show's early seasons. From April 8, Negan will also appear as an NPC in-game.

So, while Negan may not be free, his arrival brings thrilling new content to Fortnite. But if you want to grab him, act fast - he leaves the Item Shop on April 11!