How to Get Kong Skin in Fortnite: Price & Release Date
Kong is making his way to Fortnite’s island alongside another movie titan – Godzilla (in different versions). With the release just around the corner, here’s everything you need to know about getting the Kong skin, including confirmed pricing details from recent leaks.
Right now, you can earn yourself 25,000 XP by checking out those footprints – it’s a nice warm-up for what’s coming. Let’s break down everything you need to know about getting these items in your locker.
When is Kong Coming to Fortnite?
Kong drops into the Item Shop on January 16, 2025, right alongside MechaGodzilla. The timing works out well – it’s just a day before the Godzilla Battle Pass content goes live. The Item Shop usually updates at 7 PM ET, so that’s when you’ll want to be ready with your V-Bucks.
How to Get the Kong Skin in Fortnite
Getting Kong is straightforward: head to the Item Shop when it releases. The skin will cost 1,500 V-Bucks.
The process is simple: open the Item Shop tab from the main menu, find Kong in the featured section, and make your purchase. Remember, crossover skins like this tend to stick around for a couple of weeks at most during their initial release.
Kong Bundle and Pricing Details
Payers will have several purchase options:
- Individual Kong Skin: 1,500 V-Bucks
- Combined Kong & MechaGodzilla Bundle: 2,800 V-Bucks
- Individual Emote: 400 V-Bucks
- Wraps: 500 V-Bucks each
- Pickaxes: 800 V-Bucks each
Additionally, a special King Kong-themed Nissan Skyline GT-R will be available separately for 2,800 V-Bucks, featuring custom Kong-themed decals and design elements.
All Kong and Godzilla Skins in Fortnite
Here’s a complete overview of all the movie titan skins coming to Fortnite:
| Skin Name | Image | How to Obtain | Release Date | Price |
| Kong |  | Item Shop | Jan 16, 2025 | 1,500 V-Bucks |
| MechaGodzilla |  | Item Shop | Jan 16, 2025 | 1,800 V-Bucks |
| Godzilla |  | Battle Pass | Jan 17, 2025 | Battle Pass Required |
| Enraged Godzilla |  | Battle Pass | Jan 17, 2025 | Battle Pass Required |
Kong joins Fortnite’s already impressive lineup of crossover characters. Whether you go for just the skin or the full bundle with MechaGodzilla, you’re getting one of the most recognizable movie titans in gaming history.
And hey, while you’re waiting, why not check out those mysterious footprints on the eastern shore? That 25,000 XP will come in handy for your Battle Pass progress.
