Fortnite's sidekick roster just got a lot more charming. Bobomi is a living boba drink with apparent ties to Helsie, a self-proclaimed Boba Master, and it's arriving in Fortnite as part of the DC Hot Bat Summer Event update v41.20. It won't help you win a gunfight, but it'll absolutely make your locker more interesting. Here's everything you need to know before it goes live.
When does Bobomi release in Fortnite?
Bobomi goes live in the Fortnite Item Shop on July 24, 2026, at 8 PM ET. The sidekick was teased by Epic Games on social media ahead of the v41.20 update drop, so the timing lines up with the broader DC Hot Bat Summer content wave.
How much does Bobomi cost?
Bobomi is priced at 1,500 V-Bucks. Unlike Ace the Bat Hound, Bobomi isn't bundled with any other cosmetics, so you'll need to buy it as a standalone purchase. If your V-Bucks balance is running low, you have a couple of days to top up before the July 24 drop.
How to buy the Bobomi Sidekick
The purchase process is straightforward once the sidekick is live:
- Open Fortnite and head to the Item Shop.
- Find the Bobomi section, which should appear prominently near the top of the shop.
- Select the Bobomi Sidekick listing (1,500 V-Bucks).
- Press and hold the Purchase button until the confirmation circle completes.
- A notification will confirm the sidekick has been added to your locker.
- Equip Bobomi from the Locker tab whenever you're ready.
What bonus rewards can you unlock with Bobomi?
Once you own Bobomi, you can earn additional rewards by playing with it equipped in compatible modes. These rewards are tied to Sidekick Points, which accumulate through normal gameplay.
Here's the full list of unlockable rewards:
- Sidekick Emote
- 4 additional Styles
The style unlocks give Bobomi some real staying power compared to sidekicks with no progression attached. Playing with it equipped is the only way to access these, so don't just leave it sitting in your locker.
How does Bobomi compare to other current sidekicks?
Bobomi stands out for being a solo purchase with a meaningful progression layer attached. If you're already collecting sidekicks this season, the 4 style variants make it one of the more customizable options available right now.
Is Bobomi worth buying?
At 1,500 V-Bucks, Bobomi sits in the standard cosmetic price range for sidekicks. The concept, a sentient boba drink with a lore connection to Helsie, is genuinely distinct compared to the more conventional companion designs in the current pool. The 4 unlockable styles and dedicated emote give you more to work toward post-purchase, which is more than most Item Shop sidekicks offer at this price point.
If you're hunting for free cosmetics this season, check out guides on claiming the Panda Team Jr Sidekick through Cuddles and Chaos quests or grabbing the Dark Voyager Sidekick and Pickaxe via the Shattered live event. Those won't cost you any V-Bucks.
For a full breakdown of every sidekick and cosmetic dropping this season, the Fortnite guides collection has everything organized in one place.