Fortnite Harry Potter skins were officially revealed for Winterfest 2025. For a limited time, players can also get a free Fortnite Chocolate Frog backbling by playing Hogwarts Legacy. However, there are some limitations to the giveaway.
Fortnite Winterfest 2025 Harry Potter Skins Revealed
Since November, there have been leaks claiming that a Harry Potter Fortnite crossover is coming. However, it’s no longer speculation, as it was recently confirmed. During The Game Awards 2025, Geoff Keighley officially announced that Fortnite Harry Potter skins will be coming to the battle royale. Keighley also revealed that the skins won’t be based on characters from the series, but uniforms themed around the Hogwarts Houses.
Epic Games then officially revealed the Harry Potter Fortnite skins on social media. In the promotional image, we see a character wearing a Gryffindor school uniform. According to marketing, players will be able to choose between Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. It’s unclear if it’s a single skin that can be changed with locker outfit styles, or four separate cosmetics.
Fortnite Harry Potter Skins Release Date
The Harry Potter Fortnite skins release date will happen sometime between December 15 and the 19th during this year’s Winterfest 2025. Interestingly, there has been rumors that there will be a free Harry Potter skin as part of the event’s gift unwrap feature.
However, it’s unclear if this latest Hogwarts House uniform cosmetic is the rumored Winterfest 2025 free skin or if it will be sold in the in-game item shop. Currently, it appears that the Harry Potter skins are a tie-in to Hogwarts Legacy and not the movies or books.
How to Get Fortnite Chocolate Frog Backbling
Another Winterfest 2025 cosmetic revealed at The Game Awards was the Fortnite Chocolate Frog Backbling. To get the free cosmetic, you have to actually download Hogwarts Legacy in the Epic Games Store. Don’t worry though, it’s completely free for a limited time.
For your convenience, here are the steps to get the Fortnite Chocolate Frog Backbling:
How to Get Hogwarts Legacy Free & Unlock Chocolate Frog Backbling
- Step 1: Go to the Epic Games Store website and log in to the same account you use for Fortnite.
- Step 2: Visit the Hogwarts Legacy game page here. Click the blue “Get” button under the game’s pricing to claim it for free.
- Step 3: Download Hogwarts Legacy to your PC.
- Step 4: Play 2 hours of Hogwarts Legacy through the Epic Games Launcher.
- Step 5: Log in to your Fortnite game after playing for 2 hours to claim the Fortnite Chocolate Frog Backbling.
Will the Chocolate Frog BackBling Come to the Item Shop?
It’s unclear whether the Fortnite Chocolate Frog Backbling will eventually be sold in the Fortnite Item Shop. For now, the Harry Potter cosmetic is exclusive to PC players and those with access to the Epic Games Store. However, based on recent promotional items such as the Fortnite Kill Bill Gogo Yubari skin, it could be sold in the store at a later date.
The free Hogwarts Legacy promotion ends on December 18 at 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET. So make sure to download and play the game before that date if you want to get the Fortnite Chocolate Frog backbling. I mean, Hogwarts Legacy is literally free, so there is really no reason not to do this.
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