From time to time, Fortnite rewards players with free items, whether it’s a skin, emote, or other cosmetics. But this time, it’s even better! Fortnite has surprised PlayStation players with a completely free skin, along with matching bonus cosmetics, available through the latest PlayStation Plus Celebration Pack.
Skin Details
Name / Set: Shinji — part of the Virtual Warrior Pack / Virtual Warrior set.
Rarity: Epic outfit
Introduction / Release: Released in Chapter 6, Season 1, April 1, 2025, as PS+ Pack
Cosmetics Included: When you redeem it, you get not just the skin but matching cosmetics: Virtual Servpak Back Bling and Crimson Codeblade Pickaxe.
Locker Access: Once claimed, the skin stays in your account/locker forever, even if you later cancel PS+ (as long as you’ve redeemed it)
How to Claim Shinji (Step-by-Step)
- Have an active PlayStation Plus subscription
Redeem via PlayStation Store
The Shinji skin is part of a PlayStation Plus Celebration Pack / Virtual Warrior Pack that appears in the PlayStation Store as a free item to claim (priced at $0.00) for PS+ users.Launch Fortnite on PlayStation at least once
After redeeming, you’ll need to open Fortnite on a PS4 / PS5 console to sync and register the cosmetics to your Epic account. Once that’s done, you can use them on other platforms (PC, Switch, etc.).
What if My PlayStation Account is Already Linked to an Epic Account?
If your PlayStation account is already linked to your Epic account, claiming it should be seamless. One Reddit user advised that:
“Have a Sony account link to your Epic and buy a one month sub. Claim your bundle … it will be tied to your account.”
When will This Offer Expire?
Expiry / Time Limit: As of now, there’s no confirmed end date for claiming Shinji via PS+. It may be available for an extended promotion window, but Epic hasn’t announced a specific cutoff.
Platform restriction: You must claim it via PlayStation — direct on PS console or through the PlayStation Store. Users on other platforms can benefit after it’s redeemed on PS.
The Shinji skin is a great free reward for PlayStation players, offering a sleek look and bonus cosmetics that make it stand out from regular outfits. Since it’s available through the PlayStation Plus Celebration Pack, make sure to claim it before the promotion ends — once it’s gone, it might not return.
If you’re looking to grab more free skins currently available in Fortnite, check out our regularly updated Free Skins page to see all the latest outfits you can unlock right now!
