Competing in the Shadow Cup in Fortnite will provide you with a chance to unlock Shadow the Hedgehog without spending any V-Bucks. Those who rank in the top percentage of competing players in their region will get Shadow the Hedgehog, and we’ll show you the dates and times for the Shadow Cup, along with how you can earn points to win, and finally, the placement you need to reach in your region to claim 1st place!
How to Get Shadow the Hedgehog for Free in Fortnite
To get the Shadow the Hedgehog skin for free, you must compete in the Shadow Cup in Fortnite Competitive. The Shadow Cup will be available for Solo players in three separate Cups:
- Shadow Cup Mobile — August 21, 11 AM to 12:15 PM (ET)
- Shadow Cup Battle Royale — August 21, 12 PM to 3 PM (ET)
- Shadow Cup Zero Build — August 21, 12 PM to 3 PM (ET)
Your chances of winning Shadow the Hedgehog depend on your region, as you must reach 1st place on the leaderboards by earning points through Victory Royales, total seconds survived, placement per Match, and eliminations. Here’s a look at your leaderboard placement per region if you want Shadow:
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Region |
1st Place |
|---|---|
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North America Central (NAC) |
Top 700 players. |
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North America West (NAW) |
Top 200 players. |
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Europe (EU) |
Top 1,000 players. |
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Asia (ASIA) |
Top 100 players. |
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Brazil (BR) |
Top 200 players. |
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Middle East (ME) |
Top 100 players. |
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Oceania (OCE) |
Top 100 players. |
If you do not reach 1st place, you will have to purchase Shadow the Hedgehog from the Item Shop.
If you earn 8 Points during the Cup, you will get the Shadow’s Power Spray, and if you get 40 Points, you will get the Sonic’s Roll Spray
- Released
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September 26, 2017
- ESRB
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T for Teen – Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
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