Fortnite is getting pets.
The new Sidekicks are “friendly cosmetics that stay by your side,” Epic says. The first one you can get is a banana-themed dog named Peels that’s available in the next battle pass. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/fortnite-sidekicks.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
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