- The Dave the Diver collaboration brings the Gaming Legends Series outfit and Dave’s Oxygen Tank Back Bling to Fortnite in June 2026.
- Free method — buy Dave the Diver ($19.99) or the In The Jungle Content Pack on the Epic Games Store. Cosmetics are delivered on June 18, 2026.
- Item Shop method — the skin and back bling go on sale for V-Bucks on June 25, 2026 at 8 PM ET, no game purchase needed.
- Only two cosmetics are confirmed: the Dave Outfit and Dave’s Oxygen Tank Back Bling. No pickaxe or emote has been announced.
- The V-Bucks price for the Item Shop listing has not been officially confirmed as of the time of writing.
- If you already own both cosmetics from the Item Shop and then buy the game, you receive 1,500 V-Bucks instead of duplicates.
- You must use the same Epic Games account for both the store purchase and your Fortnite profile — mismatched accounts will not deliver the items.
Fortnite Dave the Diver skins are the latest addition to the Gaming Legends Series in Chapter 7 Season 3, bringing MintRocket’s beloved deep-sea diver into the battle royale. The collab ties into the release of the Dave the Diver: In The Jungle expansion and gives players two ways to get the cosmetics — free through an Epic Games Store purchase, or directly from the Item Shop with V-Bucks starting June 25, 2026.
Here is everything confirmed about the Dave the Diver Fortnite collaboration, what cosmetics are included, how both unlock methods work, and what to watch out for before you buy.
What Is the Dave the Diver Fortnite Collaboration?
Dave the Diver is a hit indie game developed by MintRocket in which players dive into the ocean during the day to fish and explore, then run a sushi restaurant at night. The game’s protagonist — a stocky diver in a classic wetsuit — became one of the most recognisable characters in indie gaming after the original release.
Epic Games added MintRocket to its Gaming Legends Series as part of its 2026 collaboration programme, which grants Fortnite cosmetics to players who purchase certain partner games through the Epic Games Store. The Dave the Diver collab was leaked by prominent Fortnite leaker HYPEX on June 11, 2026, and confirmed shortly after by Epic.
The timing connects directly to the launch of Dave the Diver: In The Jungle, the game’s new DLC expansion released on June 18, 2026.
All Dave the Diver Fortnite Cosmetics
Two cosmetics are confirmed for the collaboration:
- Dave Outfit — the main playable skin. Dave in his signature diving gear, faithfully recreated as a Fortnite character. Part of the Gaming Legends Series.
- Dave’s Oxygen Tank Back Bling — the diving oxygen tank worn on Dave’s back, matching the outfit.
No pickaxe, emote, spray, loading screen, or wrap has been confirmed as part of this collab. Unlike some larger Gaming Legends bundles, this collaboration is currently confirmed to include only the outfit and its accompanying back bling. The Gaming Legends Series has trended toward smaller item counts in recent collabs, and Dave the Diver follows that pattern.
If additional cosmetics are announced or appear in the Item Shop alongside the main bundle, this article will be updated.
Fortnite Dave the Diver Release Date
There are two relevant dates for this collab depending on how you plan to obtain the items:
- June 18, 2026 — cosmetics are delivered to players who purchased Dave the Diver or the In The Jungle Content Pack on the Epic Games Store under the Loyalty Promotion.
- June 25, 2026 at 8 PM ET — the Dave Outfit and Dave’s Oxygen Tank Back Bling go live in the Fortnite Item Shop for direct V-Bucks purchase.
The June 18 delivery date aligns with the launch of the In The Jungle DLC. The June 25 Item Shop date is one week later, giving the promotional period a window before the skin becomes available for anyone to buy outright.
How to Get the Dave the Diver Skin Free in Fortnite
The free path uses Epic’s Store Loyalty Promotion, which grants exclusive Fortnite cosmetics to players who purchase qualifying partner games on the Epic Games Store. Dave the Diver is a qualifying title.
Step by Step — Free Method
- Open the Epic Games Store — via the desktop application or the Epic Games website.
- Search for Dave the Diver. The game costs $19.99. Alternatively, search for Dave the Diver: In The Jungle Content Pack, which released June 18, 2026, and also qualifies for the promotion.
- Before purchasing, confirm you are logged into the same Epic Games account linked to your Fortnite profile. This is the most common mistake that causes items not to appear.
- Complete the purchase.
- The cosmetics are not delivered immediately. Epic holds distribution until June 18, 2026. If you bought the game before that date, the items will appear in your Fortnite locker when you log in on or after June 18.
- Open Fortnite and check your locker for the Dave Outfit and Dave’s Oxygen Tank Back Bling under your owned items.
The items apply to every platform linked to your Epic account — console players who have linked their PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo account to their Epic account will see the items across all connected platforms.
Which Purchase Qualifies?
Either of these Epic Games Store purchases unlocks the Fortnite cosmetics:
- Dave the Diver — base game, $19.99
- Dave the Diver: In The Jungle Content Pack — DLC expansion, released June 18, 2026. Price not confirmed at time of writing; check the Epic Games Store for current pricing.
Both qualify equally. If you already own the base game from a previous purchase on the Epic Games Store, the In The Jungle Content Pack is an option to access the promotion without repurchasing the base game.
How to Get the Dave the Diver Skin in the Item Shop
If you don’t want to purchase the game, the Dave Outfit and Dave’s Oxygen Tank Back Bling will be available directly in the Fortnite Item Shop starting June 25, 2026 at 8 PM ET.
This is the standard Item Shop purchase — browse to the collab section, select the items, and buy them with V-Bucks. No game purchase is required for this method.
The exact V-Bucks price for the Item Shop listing has not been officially confirmed by Epic as of June 2026. Gaming Legends Series collaborations have historically ranged from 1,200 to 1,500 V-Bucks for a single outfit with a back bling, but this is not confirmed for the Dave the Diver collab specifically. Check the Item Shop directly on June 25 for the confirmed price.
The skin is expected to remain in the Item Shop rotation for an extended period — promotional material suggests a long availability window rather than a short limited-time appearance.
Duplicate Protection — What Happens If You Already Own the Skin
There are two duplication scenarios to understand before spending money:
Scenario 1 — You buy the game after already owning the Item Shop cosmetics
If you purchased the Dave Outfit and Dave’s Oxygen Tank Back Bling from the Fortnite Item Shop, and then separately buy Dave the Diver or the In The Jungle Content Pack on the Epic Games Store, you will not receive duplicate items. Epic’s system recognises you already own them. Instead, you receive a one-time grant of 1,500 V-Bucks as compensation. This happens once per eligible account.
Scenario 2 — You buy the game first, then buy the Item Shop versions
If you unlocked the cosmetics via the game purchase first, and later try to purchase them again from the Item Shop, the Item Shop will show them as already owned and will not let you repurchase. This is standard Fortnite locker behaviour.
The 1,500 V-Buck compensation is actually useful — it’s more than enough toward a Battle Pass or future Item Shop purchase. But if you’re planning to buy the game anyway, doing so before picking up the Item Shop listing nets you the cosmetics and the savings.
Refund Warning
If you receive 1,500 V-Bucks as the substitute reward (because you already owned the cosmetics) and then refund your Epic Games Store purchase, you will lose those V-Bucks too. Epic’s refund system reverses the associated rewards. Don’t refund if you’ve already spent the compensation V-Bucks.
Free vs Item Shop — Which Method Is Better Value?
Here is a plain comparison to help you decide:
- Epic Games Store purchase ($19.99) — you get the Dave the Diver game, the In The Jungle DLC (if you buy the Content Pack), and both Fortnite cosmetics at no extra cost on top of the game price. Best value if you want to play the game or the DLC anyway.
- Item Shop (V-Bucks, price TBC) — you pay only for the cosmetics and skip the game. Better if you have no interest in Dave the Diver as a game and just want the Fortnite skin. Expect to pay in the 1,200–1,500 V-Bucks range based on similar Gaming Legends collaborations, but wait for official confirmation.
If you’re on the fence about Dave the Diver as a game, the $19.99 purchase is a good deal regardless of the Fortnite cosmetics. The game is one of the most well-reviewed indie titles of its era. The Fortnite skin is effectively a free bonus on a purchase you might make anyway.
About Dave the Diver — The Game Behind the Collab
Dave the Diver is an indie adventure game developed by MintRocket, a team within Nexon. Players control Dave, a chubby diver who explores the Blue Hole — a mysteriously deep ocean trench — during the day to catch fish and gather resources, then runs a sushi restaurant each evening using the day’s catch. The game blends exploration, combat, resource management, and restaurant simulation into a single loop.
It released in 2023 to widespread critical acclaim and became one of the most played indie games of that year. Dave the Diver: In The Jungle is the game’s major 2026 DLC expansion, taking the same core gameplay into a new environment.
The Fortnite collaboration is part of the In The Jungle launch celebration and Dave the Diver’s third anniversary.
Dave the Diver Fortnite Skin — Quick Reference
- Cosmetics — Dave Outfit + Dave’s Oxygen Tank Back Bling
- Series — Gaming Legends
- Free unlock date — June 18, 2026 (for Epic Games Store purchasers)
- Item Shop date — June 25, 2026 at 8 PM ET
- Item Shop price — V-Bucks, amount not yet confirmed
- Free via — Dave the Diver ($19.99) or Dave the Diver: In The Jungle Content Pack on the Epic Games Store
- Duplicate protection — 1,500 V-Bucks if you already own the cosmetics and buy the game
- Account warning — must use the same Epic account for store purchase and Fortnite
- Availability — expected long-term Item Shop rotation, not a short limited-time window
Download Fortnite and Play Chapter 7 Season 3
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