Epic Games has officially announced a collaboration with Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey, set for July 14. Two new skins inspired by Matt Damon’s Odysseus and Benny Safdie’s Agamemnon are coming to Fortnite.

How Was the Collaboration Announced

Epic made the announcement quietly, sharing only a brief 12-second cinematic and a tagline: "for some, every game is its own epic journey." The clip features Odysseus walking down a corridor lined with giant statues, along with iconic scenes from Homer’s epic, such as entering Polyphemus’ cave and setting out to sea. In a fun twist, the Trojan Horse scene is reimagined with a reindeer left at the gate instead of a horse.

How to Get the Odysseus Skin for Free

If you want to earn the skin without spending V-Bucks, you’ll need to compete in The Odyssey Cup on July 15-16. The tournament will be held in Battle Royale, Zero Build, and Reload modes for mobile players. Top-ranked players on the regional leaderboards will win the Odysseus Skin, Xiphos Pickaxe, and Bow of Iphytus Back Bling. There are also points-based rewards: score 40 points to unlock the King's Helm Spray, and reach 8 points in Battle Royale/Zero Build or 5 points in the Mobile Cup to get the Trojan War Loading Screen.

Purchasing from the Item Shop

If you miss the tournament or don’t rank high enough, the skin will be available in the Item Shop starting July 17 at 8 PM ET, coinciding with the film’s theatrical release. Epic hasn’t confirmed the exact price yet, but similar collaboration skins typically cost around 1,500 V-Bucks.

Will Penelope Join the Game

So far, Epic has only confirmed Odysseus and Agamemnon. Leaks suggest that Anne Hathaway’s Penelope character may be added in a future update, but this has not been officially confirmed by Epic.

This Isn’t Nolan’s First Fortnite Collaboration

This isn’t the director’s first partnership with Epic Games. The trailer for Nolan’s Tenet previously premiered on Fortnite’s Party Royale island, and in 2020, special in-game screenings were held for Batman Begins, Inception, and The Prestige. The Odyssey collaboration is part of Epic’s lineup of over 30 pop culture crossovers this year and coincides with the current DC summer event featuring Batman, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Catwoman.

lotkeys Connection

If you want to grab the Odysseus skin from the Item Shop, you can top up your account funds without sharing credit card details. Get ready for the July 17 launch by using a Fortnite V-Bucks card from lotkeys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay to enter the Odyssey Cup

No, entry to the tournament is completely free. Just go to the Compete tab in the Fortnite lobby and select The Odyssey Cup.

If I miss the tournament, can I still get the skin

Yes, the skin will be available in the Item Shop for V-Bucks starting July 17 at 8 PM ET, so you can purchase it without needing to compete.

Is the Agamemnon skin earned the same way

Epic hasn’t detailed a separate method for obtaining Agamemnon yet, but it is confirmed to be released alongside Odysseus.