Dave the Diver is set to become the latest addition to Fortnite's Gaming Legends series. The beloved protagonist from MintRocket's acclaimed underwater restaurant management game will soon enter the battle royale experience. Players can obtain the iconic chubby-framed diver for free by purchasing the Dave the Diver game while the promotion is active. The skin will also be available in the Fortnite Item Shop later. Below is all the information needed to claim the free Dave the Diver skin in Fortnite.
How to Get the Free Dave the Diver Fortnite Skin
To acquire the Dave the Diver Fortnite skin at no extra cost, you must buy the Dave the Diver game on the Epic Games Store. Follow these steps:
- Open the Epic Games Store on your device.
- Use the search bar to look for Dave the Diver. The game may also appear on the homepage due to the active promotion.
- Navigate to the game's page and purchase it for $19.99 on the Epic Games Store.
- Alternatively, buy the Dave the Diver – In The Jungle Content Pack, releasing on June 18, 2026, to qualify for the promotion.
- Launch Fortnite. A notification will appear for the free Dave the Diver skin and Dave's Oxygen Tank Back Bling.
Note that the skin will not be granted immediately. It will be delivered on June 18, 2026.
Dave the Diver Skin Release Date in Fortnite Item Shop
Epic Games has announced that the Dave the Diver skin will be added to the Fortnite Item Shop on June 25, 2026, at 8 PM ET. If you prefer not to purchase the game for the free skin, you can buy it directly from the Item Shop upon its release.
The Dave the Diver collaboration includes the Dave the Diver outfit and Dave's Oxygen Tank Back Bling as part of the free promotion. Additional cosmetics tied to the collaboration are expected to be revealed before the Item Shop launch on June 25. Given the charm of the source material, this Gaming Legends collaboration is well worth diving into.
