How to Unlock Fortnite Redcap Skin for Free

Here's how to unlock the Fortnite Redcap skin for free.
Here's how to unlock the Fortnite Redcap skin for free. / Epic Games

Fortnite Refer a Friend 3.0 offers participating players five in-game rewards, including the Fortnite Redcap skin for free.

Fortnite Refer a Friend is an annual event hosted by Epic Games to encourage current Fortnite players to bring new fans to the Battle Royale. Any new or returning players (who have played less than two hours of Fortnite in the last 30 days) can play with veteran players in Zero Build or traditional Battle Royale for a chance to earn free cosmetics.

Here's everything you need to know about Fortnite Refer a Friend 3.0 and all its available rewards.

How to Participate in Fortnite Refer a Friend 3.0

To participate in Fortnite Refer a Friend 3.0, players must follow these simple steps, per Epic Games:

  1. Register here with your Epic Games account to participate.
  2. Invite up to five eligible friends via the website to play Fortnite.
  3. Complete in-game tasks together.
  4. Earn free in-game rewards.

How to Unlock Fortnite Redcap Skin for Free

To unlock the Fortnite Redcap skin for free, you must complete all five Fortnite Refer a Friend 3.0 challenges. According to reliable Fortnite leaker, iFireMonkey, the in-game tasks for the event are as follows:

  • Create a connection.
  • Play one match with your connection.
  • Place Top 10 six times with your connection.
  • Eliminate 45 enemies with your connection.
  • Gain 50 levels with your connection.

Once you and your friends accomplish all the in-game tasks, you will receive the Fortnite Redcap skin.

All Fortnite Refer a Friend 3.0 Rewards

Before fans can get the Redcap skin, though, they must first unlock the following Fortnite Refer a Friend 3.0 rewards:

  • Portable Portobello Back Bling
  • Shiitake Slasher Pickaxe
  • Wild Recaps Wrap
  • Redcap's Revenge Spray

The five total rewards can all be earned for free simply by playing Fortnite with a new or returning player.

When Does Fortnite Refer a Friend 3.0 End?

Fortnite Refer a Friend 3.0 ends on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET. Players have over three months to complete the challenges to receive all the available in-game rewards.