The Fractal Cat is a purple, all-over patterned companion tied to the Fractal Brite Bomber drop in Fortnite. It sits in the Item Shop as a standalone purchase, so you can pick it up without buying the outfit it launched alongside. Here’s exactly what it costs, where it lives in the shop, and how long you have to grab it.
Quick answer: Buy the Fractal Cat Sidekick for 1,200 V-Bucks from the Spotlight Drops section of the Fortnite Item Shop before it leaves on September 12, 2026, at 8 PM ET.
Fractal Cat Sidekick price and where to find it
The Fractal Cat arrived with the Item Shop reset on September 3, 2026, at 8 PM ET. It’s linked to Fractal Brite Bomber but is not bundled with her, which means it carries its own price and its own listing.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Item | Fractal Cat Sidekick |
| Price | 1,200 V-Bucks |
| Shop section | Spotlight Drops |
| Released | September 3, 2026, 8 PM ET |
| Leaves shop | September 12, 2026, 8 PM ET |
| Bundle discount | None (sold on its own) |
Because the Fractal Cat isn’t packaged into a cosmetic bundle, there’s no discounted route to it. If you’re short on V-Bucks, you can skip it without missing any bundled content.
How to buy the Fractal Cat Sidekick
Confirming the purchase worked
Fortnite pushes a notification the moment the Fractal Cat lands in your locker. If you miss it, open the locker and filter by Sidekicks; the Fractal Cat should appear in your inventory ready to equip. Once it’s placed and customized, it follows you into Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, and other experiences that support Sidekicks.
Fractal Cat Sidekick Points rewards
After you own the Fractal Cat, you earn Sidekick Points by spending time with it, and those points unlock extra cosmetics for the companion. Here’s the full set of bonus rewards.
| Cosmetic name | Type |
|---|---|
| Bandana (Lite) | Style |
| Fractalized Heart | Reaction |
| Bandana (Dark) | Style |
| Fractal Cat’s Beam | Emote |
How long the Fractal Cat stays in the shop
The Fractal Cat Sidekick is scheduled to leave the Item Shop on September 12, 2026, at 8 PM ET. Shop rotations bring items back at unpredictable intervals, so if you want it in this window, buy it before that cutoff. If you’d rather hold your V-Bucks, the Chapter 7 Season 4 Battle Pass and its associated quests are the alternative places to spend them.
