OMG, the rumors are finally true and it's even better than we hoped! 🤯 I've been seeing those teaser posters in Japan for weeks, and now Epic has officially dropped the Fortnite x Bleach collaboration. As a huge anime and Fortnite fan, my heart is literally racing! The best part? You don't have to wait for the Item Shop or spend a single V-Buck to get your hands on some iconic Soul Reaper drip. Let me break down exactly how to score these free cosmetics before anyone else.

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Epic is hosting a special solo tournament called the Thousand Year Blood War Cup, and the prizes are straight fire. We're talking about getting the Uryu Ishida skin, his Sasamekojaku back bling, AND the Quincy Arrow pickaxe... FOR FREE. This is your chance to flex hard on launch day. The tournament runs for one day only, so you gotta be ready.

Here's the 2025 tournament schedule you NEED to know:

  • Date: Mark your calendars for December 19th.

  • Format: Standard Battle Royale Solos. No crazy rules, just pure skill.

  • Window: The event is live for only 3 hours in your region.

  • Attempts: You get a maximum of 10 matches to secure your high score.

To join, just log in on the 19th, head to the Compete tab in-game, and look for the Thousand Year Blood War Cup event. Join as soon as it goes live in your region! Every second counts.

Now, the big question: how many players actually win? The number of winners varies a LOT by region, so strategy is key. If you're in a less populated region, your odds might be better! Check out the breakdown:

Region Number of Prize Winners
OCE Top 250 Players
ASIA Top 250 Players
Middle East Top 250 Players
EU Top 2,350 Players
Brazil Top 400 Players
NAC (NA Central) Top 900 Players
NAW (NA West) Top 400 Players

See that? EU and NAC have the most slots! Once the 3-hour window ends, Epic will tally the scores and announce the top players in each region. If you're one of the lucky winners, the Uryu Ishida set will be awarded directly to your account. Imagine logging in with that skin before it's even in the shop... the ultimate flex. 💪

But hey, maybe tournaments aren't your thing, or you have your heart set on Ichigo or Rukia. Don't worry! The full Bleach collection is hitting the Item Shop the very next day. On December 20th at 7 PM ET, the shop reset will bring:

  • Ichigo Kurosaki (Bankai form, please! 🙏)

  • Rukia Kuchiki

  • Orihime Inoue

  • Uryu Ishida (for those who didn't win him)

...along with their matching back blings, pickaxes, and probably some killer emotes.

So, what's your plan? Are you grinding the tournament on the 19th for that free Uryu glory, or are you saving your V-Bucks for the full squad drop on the 20th? Either way, the Soul Society is coming to the Island, and 2025 is ending with an iconic bang! See you on the battlefield... or in the Item Shop! ✨