Fortnite added House Stark’s direwolves as sidekicks on August 22, 2026. The Direwolf Pup companion is available in the Item Shop for 1,500 V‑Bucks until August 29, with styles based on Ghost, Nymeria, Lady, Summer, Shaggydog, and Grey Wind.
Quick read
- Release date: August 22, 2026, 8 PM ET
- Cost: 1,500 V‑Bucks
- Availability: Until August 29, 2026, 8 PM ET
What the Direwolf Pup sidekick does
The Direwolf Pup is part of Fortnite’s latest Game of Thrones collaboration. It acts as a cosmetic companion, trotting alongside players during matches and reacting to the environment. Importantly, it does not attack enemies or provide combat advantages, serving purely as a thematic sidekick. The pup is classified as an Uncommon Sidekick, sold individually rather than bundled with other cosmetics.
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How to get it
Players can purchase the Direwolf Pup directly from the Item Shop under the Game of Thrones section. Once bought, it appears in the Locker, where players can equip and customize it. The purchase requires holding the confirmation button until the circle fills, after which Fortnite notifies players that the pup has been added to their account.
Styles and rewards
The Direwolf Pup comes with multiple styles representing the Stark direwolves: Ghost (Jon Snow), Summer (Bran Stark), Shaggydog (Rickon Stark), Lady (Sansa Stark), Nymeria (Arya Stark), and Grey Wind (Robb Stark). Players can switch between these styles to customize their companion. Equipping the pup also unlocks Sidekick Points, which can be redeemed for themed cosmetics like the House Stark Heart reaction, Banner of House Stark emote, and additional pup styles.
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