Fortnite Offers Free Jackie Skin via Rocket League Challenges

Complete 'Rockets & Rivals' event tasks in Rocket League by April 30 to unlock the Dueling Dragons Jackie skin in Fortnite.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:39pm

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An extreme close-up of shattered glass and glittering shards in dramatic high-contrast studio lighting, conceptually representing the collision of two popular video game franchises.The vibrant visual fusion of Fortnite and Rocket League's 'Rockets & Rivals' event captures the energy and excitement of this unique cross-game collaboration.NYC Today

The Fortnite and Rocket League collaboration, 'Rockets & Rivals', kicks off on April 17th and offers players a chance to earn the exclusive Dueling Dragons Jackie skin for Fortnite by completing challenges in Rocket League. Players will need to link their Epic Games account, install Rocket League, and complete 4 out of 5 event challenges by April 30th to claim the free skin.

Why it matters

This cross-game promotion allows Fortnite and Rocket League players to earn a unique cosmetic item that would otherwise cost around 1,500-2,000 V-Bucks if purchased from the Fortnite item shop. It also drives engagement between the two popular games and their respective playerbases.

The details

To get the Dueling Dragons Jackie skin, players must complete 4 out of 5 'Rockets & Rivals' challenges in Rocket League, which include tasks like scoring goals, making saves, and playing online matches. The challenges will be available from April 17th to April 30th. Once the requirements are met, the skin will automatically appear in the player's Fortnite wardrobe, but they must claim it manually before the event ends.

  • The 'Rockets & Rivals' event in Rocket League runs from April 17, 10:00 AM (New York) to April 30, 10:00 AM (New York).
  • Players must complete 4 out of 5 challenges in Rocket League by the April 30th deadline to earn the Dueling Dragons Jackie skin in Fortnite.

The players

Epic Games

The developer and publisher of both Fortnite and Rocket League, orchestrating this cross-game collaboration.

Rocket League

A free-to-play vehicular soccer game developed by Psyonix and published by Epic Games.

Fortnite

A popular battle royale game developed and published by Epic Games.

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What’s next

Players who miss the April 30th deadline will likely be able to purchase the Dueling Dragons Jackie skin in the Fortnite item shop at a later date, but the free method through Rocket League challenges will no longer be available.

The takeaway

This cross-promotion between Fortnite and Rocket League provides an opportunity for players to earn a valuable in-game cosmetic item at no cost, incentivizing them to engage with both games and strengthening the connection between the two popular titles in Epic Games' portfolio.