The Fortnite Buggy skin comes to the Item Shop on Friday, November 13, 2026. There’s also a way to win the Outfit without paying V-Bucks: place high enough in the One Piece: Buggy Cup, which takes place on the same day.
Those are two different routes to the same character. You can buy Buggy when his Shop offer goes live, or try to earn the Outfit through the competitive event. The Cup has rules and regional prize cutoffs, so simply joining won’t give everyone a free skin.
Fortnite Buggy skin release date
Epic lists November 13 as Buggy’s Item Shop date during the Treasure Hunters season. It’s the day after Lil Uzi Vert’s scheduled release and the day before Cap’n Hatsune Miku. Buggy also appears in the game’s November 8 island update, but that earlier gameplay appearance is not the date his wearable Outfit goes on sale.
There’s no confirmed release hour for the Fortnite Buggy skin in the season announcement. Shop refreshes can cross into the next calendar day outside North America, so use the countdown in Fortnite instead of assuming an exact UK launch time from the date alone.
How to get the Fortnite Buggy skin from the Item Shop
If you’d rather buy Buggy than compete for him, follow the usual Shop route when the offer appears:
- Open the Item Shop from Fortnite’s Lobby.
- Find Buggy under the current offers and open the item preview.
- Check the price and whether any extras are included with the Outfit.
- Buy the offer with V-Bucks, then equip Buggy from your Locker.
Epic hasn’t given a confirmed list of Buggy accessories or a bundle price. Don’t assume a weapon or Back Bling shown in season artwork comes with the base Outfit. If the Shop has more than one Buggy offer, compare the individual listing with the bundle before choosing.
How much does the Fortnite Buggy skin cost?
Epic hasn’t announced the V-Bucks price as of November 10. The launch announcement confirms the Shop date, not the amount of currency you’ll need. Buggy’s price shouldn’t be copied from Luffy, Zoro or another One Piece Outfit, even if those characters are available this season.
The price for the Fortnite Buggy skin will be shown on its Shop tile once it’s released. That’s also where you’ll be able to see selectable styles and any separately sold bundle items, rather than relying on an early guess.
How to get the Fortnite Buggy skin free in the Buggy Cup
The One Piece: Buggy Cup is scheduled for Friday, November 13. Epic says top regional performers can earn the Buggy Outfit and accessories. It is a competitive reward, not a quest you complete by opening a chest or playing one match.
Before the Cup begins, go to the Compete tab in Fortnite and select the event in your region. Read its rules for the session time, eligible game mode, team format, account requirements, scoring and prize positions. Those details matter more than a screenshot of a leaderboard from a different region.
We have a separate Buggy Cup guide for the tournament itself. If you can’t take part or don’t make the prize cutoff, the Item Shop is the other confirmed way to get the Fortnite Buggy skin. You don’t need to meet competitive entry requirements just to purchase an ordinary Shop offer.
What about the physical One Piece Treasure Box?
The Buggy Cup announcement also mentions a Fortnite x One Piece: Treasure Box for qualifying competitors in eligible countries. That’s a separate prize from the digital Outfit. Epic’s general announcement doesn’t list every eligible country or the exact placements needed to receive a physical box.
Don’t enter the Cup expecting a parcel for participation alone. Check the event’s official rules for the region and physical-prize conditions. Our One Piece Treasure Box guide explains the distinction between the extra prize and the cosmetics earned in-game.
Is Buggy in the Battle Pass or the free One Piece quests?
No. Epic advertises Buggy for the Item Shop and as a Cup reward. The Treasure Hunters Battle Pass includes other characters, such as Ace and Robin, while the One Piece free spray quests award different cosmetics. Completing those quests won’t give you the Fortnite Buggy skin.
Seeing Buggy on Crossbones Isle doesn’t unlock him either. He’s included in the November 8 island update alongside the Megalodon, but Epic hasn’t described that appearance as a free Outfit redemption. You’ll need a confirmed Shop purchase or the competitive reward to own the wearable skin.
Fortnite Buggy skin FAQ
When does Buggy come to the Shop? Friday, November 13, 2026, according to Epic’s Treasure Hunters calendar.
Can I get the Fortnite Buggy skin for free? Yes, through a qualifying performance in the Buggy Cup. It isn’t guaranteed for everyone who enters.
How many points do I need? Use the official Buggy Cup rules and your regional prize table. The general season announcement doesn’t provide a universal points cutoff.
What’s the price? It’s not confirmed yet. Check the live Shop offer rather than a predicted V-Bucks amount.
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Official source: Epic Games’ Treasure Hunters update and Buggy Cup announcement.
