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Bleach Skins Arrive in Fortnite: Release Date, Times, and Bundle Content

Fortnite x Bleach is officially confirmed. Epic Games has released a trailer today showcasing characters from the iconic anime series, ending weeks of speculation and community rumors.


Fortnite x Bleach Launches December 20: Full Bundle Details and Tournament Rewards.
Fortnite x Bleach | Image: Epic Games

Release Date and Times

The Bleach x Fortnite collaboration launches on December 20, 2025, with skins and cosmetics rotating into the Item Shop at the standard daily reset times:


  • North America East (ET): 7:00 PM

  • North America West (PT): 4:00 PM

  • Europe (CET): 1:00 AM (December 21)

  • Asia (JST): 8:00 AM (December 21)

  • Brazil (BRT): 9:00 PM

  • Oceania (AEDT): 10:00 AM (December 21)


Notes:

  • No major server downtime is planned for December 20.

  • Additional Blitz mode updates and Ichigo’s Dual Zangetsu mythic arrive December 23.


Confirmed Content

Epic Games confirmed the collaboration via trailer, showing anime‑style action on the Fortnite island during Winterfest. Leakers such as HYPEX and ShiinaBR revealed full models and bundles ahead of launch.


Bundle contents include:

  • 4 Outfits (each with selectable Shikai/Bankai styles):

    • Ichigo Kurosaki: Zangetsu sword pickaxe, dual‑wield mythic (Dec 23), Getsuga Tenshō emote/effects.

    • Rukia Kuchiki: Sode no Shirayuki pickaxe, Bankai transformation emote.

    • Orihime Inoue: Shun Shun Rikka shield back bling/pickaxe.

    • Uryū Ishida: Sasamekojaku back bling, Quincy Arrow pickaxe.

  • 4 Pickaxes (one per skin).

  • 4 Back Blings (one per skin).

  • 2 Emotes (Ichigo & Rukia transformations).

  • 1 Weapon Wrap.


Trailer highlights:

  • Sword fights and group poses.

  • Cameo by Byakuya Kuchiki (no confirmed skin yet).

  • Vehicle decals featuring Hollow Ichigo and Bankai Rukia.

  • Soul Society invading the island.


Fortnite x Bleach trailer via Youtube

Rumored / Leaked Future Waves

  • Possible Wave 2 skins: Kenpachi Zaraki, Gin Ichimaru, Sosuke Aizen, Yhwach, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Kisuke Urahara, Yoruichi Shihouin, Ulquiorra Cifer, Retsu Unohana.

  • Jam Track: “Number One – Bankai” (unconfirmed).

  • Vehicle cosmetics: Hollow Ichigo and Bankai styles teased in trailer.

  • No major Battle Royale map changes expected beyond Blitz power‑ups.

  • Bundle price estimated at 2,800–4,000 V‑Bucks, with individual items rotating later.


How to Get Bleach Cosmetics Early

Players can unlock Bleach cosmetics before the Item Shop release by competing in the Thousand-Year Blood War Cup.


Tournament details:

  • Format: Solo, standard Battle Royale mode.

  • Date: December 19, 2025.

  • Duration: 3 hours.

  • Entry: Up to 10 matches per player.

  • Rewards: Uryū Ishida skin, Sasamekojaku back bling, Quincy Arrow pickaxe.


Regional prize distribution:

  • OCE: Top 250 players

  • ASIA: Top 250 players

  • ME: Top 250 players

  • EU: Top 2,350 players

  • BR: Top 400 players

  • NAC: Top 900 players

  • NAW: Top 400 players


With Bleach finally stepping into Fortnite, fans of both the anime and the battle royale have plenty to be excited about.

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