Winter Soldier & White Widow Arrive in Fortnite — Unlock Details

Winter Soldier and White Widow Skins Drop in Fortnite April 30 — Here’s How to Get Them

Fortnite is bringing the heat with another Marvel crossover — this time starring two key members of the upcoming Thunderbolts team. On April 30, 2025, Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes) and White Widow (Yelena Belova) officially join the game, complete with stylized cel-shaded cosmetics and a free unlock opportunity.

Whether you’re chasing Marvel Collection #99 or just want to earn a skin through the Thunderbolts Cup, this update is a must-watch.

🦾 Marvel Thunderbolts Take Over Fortnite

Coinciding with the promo push for Marvel’s Thunderbolts movie, Fortnite has added two major characters:

🦾 Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes)
🕷️ White Widow (Yelena Belova)

Both characters use Fortnite’s “Pen & Ink” cel-shaded style, previously seen in skins like Deadpool, Wolverine, and Miles Morales — delivering that comic book look fans love.

🎒 What’s Included in Each Skin Bundle?

Skin	Cosmetics
Winter Soldier	Back Bling, Pickaxe with built-in emote, Weapon Wrap
White Widow	Back Bling, Pickaxe, Wrap, Standalone Emote

🛍️ Expected availability: Item Shop bundles or individual purchases. Prices to be confirmed.

🎯 How to Unlock White Widow for Free in the Thunderbolts Cup

The Thunderbolts Cup gives players a shot at unlocking White Widow for free through a Battle Royale Duos tournament (build mode only). Here’s the breakdown:

Objective	Reward
Earn 8 points	Winter Soldier Wrap
Earn 40 points	White Widow Wrap
Top scorers in region	White Widow Skin (free unlock)

📅 Date: April 30, 2025
💡 Strategy Tip: You don’t need high eliminations — placement points alone can earn rewards.

💥 Marvel Skins Milestone: 99 Total in Fortnite

With the addition of Bucky and Yelena, Fortnite reaches a major milestone:

🔥 99 total Marvel skins
🧪 First Marvel drop since customizable Iron Man (Feb 2025)
⚔️ Possible last drop before the Star Wars crossover in May and Fantastic Four release in summer

This update reinforces Fortnite’s place as the ultimate digital Marvel hub.