Epic Games Store keeps trading Fortnite outfits for game purchases, and the next one arrives on October 1, 2026. Anyone who buys End of Abyss, the sci-fi horror game from Section 9 Interactive, on the Epic Games Store gets the Cel Outfit in Fortnite as a gift-with-purchase. It joins the Fortnite skins you can currently claim without spending V-Bucks, and it lands midway through Chapter 7 Season 4, titled Override.
“Free” needs some context here, though. You still pay for the game, and a separate Item Shop listing is also expected. So the useful question is which route costs you less. Below, you’ll find the steps, the cost math under the March 2026 V-Bucks pricing, and the fine print that can cost you the skin.
What is End of Abyss, and who is Cel?
End of Abyss is an atmospheric horror Metroidvania with twin-stick shooting. Section 9 Interactive developed it and Epic Games Publishing publishes it. The game was revealed at Summer Game Fest on June 6, 2025, and the team includes former Little Nightmares developers.
You play as Cel, a young combat technician sent into an abandoned underground facility to investigate disturbances of unknown origin. Her Fortnite outfit copies her in-game look: a round diving helmet, a futuristic diving suit, and a pistol holstered on the right leg.
- Release date: October 1, 2026
- Price: $29.99 (Standard Edition)
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
- Fortnite reward: Cel Outfit (Epic Games Store purchases only)
How to get the Cel skin for free in Fortnite
- Open the Epic Games Store app or website and sign in with the Epic account you use for Fortnite.
- Search for End of Abyss and open the store page.
- Click Pre-Purchase (or Buy Now after launch) and complete the payment.
- Wait until October 1, 2026, at 8 PM ET (5 PM PT). That’s 5:30 AM IST on October 2.
- Launch Fortnite, go to the Locker, and equip Cel from the Outfits tab.
Pre-purchasing works the same as buying after launch, so you don’t lose anything by waiting. Once the outfit reaches your Epic account, you can wear it on any platform where you play Fortnite with that account, including PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and mobile.
Game purchase vs Item Shop: Which route is cheaper?
Several outlets report that Cel will also appear in the Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks, rotating out around mid-October. Epic hasn’t confirmed that price, so treat it as expected for now. Also, Epic cut the number of V-Bucks in every pack on March 19, 2026, so buying 1,500 V-Bucks now costs more than it used to.
| Route | What you pay | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Buy End of Abyss on Epic Games Store | $29.99 (5% back in Epic Rewards) | Full game + Cel Outfit |
| Two 800 V-Bucks packs | $17.98 | Cel Outfit + 100 spare V-Bucks |
| One 2,400 V-Bucks pack | $22.99 | Cel Outfit + 900 spare V-Bucks |
If you only want the skin, two 800 V-Bucks packs are the cheapest route at $17.98. Buying the game costs about $12 more, but you also get a full $29.99 game.
Moreover, the 5% Epic Rewards cashback trims roughly $1.50 off your next store purchase. If you already have V-Bucks, the Item Shop listing costs you no extra cash. You can top up with a V-Bucks gift card as well.
Fine print that can cost you the skin
- Epic Games Store only: Buying End of Abyss on PS5 or Xbox doesn’t unlock Cel. The promotion covers only Epic Games Store purchases.
- Refunds: Epic allows self-refunds within 14 days of purchase (or 14 days after release for pre-orders) with under two hours of playtime. According to coverage of the offer, refunding the game also removes Cel from your locker.
- Wrong account: The outfit goes to the Epic account that bought the game. Check which account you’re signed in to before paying, especially if your console uses a different login.
- No extras: Both routes give you the same outfit. Reports so far mention no bonus emote, back bling, or alternate style for buyers.
Signing Off
Cel follows a now-familiar Epic Games Store pattern: buy the game and get the outfit. Other examples include Kliff from Crimson Desert and The Traveler from Cronos: The New Dawn. Even so, this deal only pays off if End of Abyss appeals to you as a game.
If you just want the diving suit, keep an eye on the Item Shop reset time from October 1. For other no-cost cosmetics, read the guide to getting free Fortnite skins.
Not quite. The outfit comes free with any Epic Games Store purchase of End of Abyss, which costs $29.99. The skin alone is expected to cost 1,500 V-Bucks in the Item Shop.
Cel unlocks on October 1, 2026, at 8 PM ET (5 PM PT), the same day End of Abyss launches.
No. Only Epic Games Store purchases qualify. However, once the outfit is on your Epic account, you can use it in Fortnite on any platform.
Yes, according to current coverage of the promotion. Refunding the game also removes the outfit.
Current examples include Kliff (Crimson Desert), The Traveler (Cronos: The New Dawn), Doctor Eggman (Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds), and Grace Ashcroft (Resident Evil Requiem).
