The Pac-Man collab in Fortnite is here, and the star of it is exactly who you'd expect: the bright yellow, dot-chomping icon himself, now available as a Sidekick you can take into every match. He won't throw punches or build walls for you, but he will follow you around loyally regardless of how chaotic things get. Released on September 18, 2026, at 8 PM ET, this one has a hard exit date, so time is genuinely short.
How to get the Pac-Man Sidekick in Fortnite
The Pac-Man Sidekick lives in the Item Shop and costs 1,500 V-Bucks on its own. There's also a Pac-Man Bundle priced at 2,200 V-Bucks that includes additional cosmetics tied to the collab. After testing both options, buying the Sidekick individually is the better deal if Pac-Man himself is all you're after.
Here's the exact purchase process:
- Open Fortnite and head to the Item Shop.
- Scroll to the Pac-Man section near the top of the shop.
- Select either the Pac-Man Sidekick (1,500 V-Bucks) or the Pac-Man Bundle (2,200 V-Bucks).
- Hold the Purchase button until the confirmation circle completes.
- Fortnite will confirm the Sidekick has been added to your Locker.
- Open your Locker, select the Pac-Man Sidekick, and equip it.
Fortnite Guide: How to Get the Pac-Man Sidekick
Should you buy the bundle or the Sidekick alone?
The Pac-Man Bundle at 2,200 V-Bucks bundles extra cosmetics alongside the Sidekick, but the price gap over the standalone 1,500 V-Buck option is 700 V-Bucks. Whether that's worth it depends entirely on how much you want the rest of the bundle's contents. With Fortnitemares 2026 approaching, holding onto spare V-Bucks is a reasonable move.
Fortnite Guide: How to Get the Pac-Man Sidekick
What rewards do you unlock with the Pac-Man Sidekick?
Once Pac-Man is equipped, playing Battle Royale or Zero Build matches earns Sidekick Points. Accumulate enough and you unlock a set of bonus cosmetics without spending anything extra. Here's the full reward table:
The Cel style for Pac-Man is the standout here. It gives the Sidekick a noticeably different visual treatment compared to the default look, and it's free as long as you're putting in match time.
What does Pac-Man look like as a Sidekick?
The design stays faithful to the source material. Pac-Man appears in his classic form: bright yellow body, brown gloves, and red boots. He trails behind your character throughout the match, which makes him one of the more visually distinct Sidekicks in the current roster. He doesn't interact with enemies or affect gameplay in any mechanical way, but as a cosmetic companion, the design is clean and immediately recognizable.
Other Sidekicks and free cosmetics worth checking out
If you're building out your Sidekick collection this season, there are several other options worth knowing about. The Panda Team Jr Sidekick is available for free by completing Cuddles and Chaos quests, which means no V-Bucks required. For players hunting every Pac-Man-themed reward this season, the Blinky Sprite guide covers all five variants and how the cloak ability scales across levels.
The Chapter 7 Season 4 collab roster has been unusually packed. If you missed the Rush Sidekick when Mega Man's robotic dog dropped earlier this month, that one has already cycled through the shop.
Frequently asked questions
When was the Pac-Man Sidekick released?
The Pac-Man Sidekick went live on September 18, 2026, at 8 PM ET as part of the Item Shop reset.
How much does the Pac-Man Sidekick cost?
The standalone Sidekick costs 1,500 V-Bucks. The full Pac-Man Bundle is 2,200 V-Bucks.
When does the Pac-Man Sidekick leave the Item Shop?
It exits on September 25, 2026, at 8 PM ET. After that, there's no confirmed return date.
Does Pac-Man do anything in combat?
No. Like all Sidekicks, Pac-Man is a cosmetic companion. He follows you through matches but has no effect on gameplay mechanics.
For more guides on every Sidekick, collab cosmetic, and weekly quest reward dropping this season, the full Fortnite guides collection has everything organized in one place.