Bleach is joining Fortnite’s growing roster of anime crossovers, bringing Ichigo and friends into the battle royale during Winterfest 2025. The collab mixes officially announced timing with a fairly detailed set of leaked cosmetics, including a full bundle built around the core Karakura cast.
Fortnite x Bleach release date and start times
The Fortnite x Bleach collaboration goes live on Saturday, December 20, 2025, timed to land inside the Winterfest 2025 window.
Epic’s reveal trailer gives a simple date card “12.20” after a shot of Ichigo Kurosaki’s sword lodged in the ground, making it clear this is the day Bleach items hit the Item Shop.
The rollout follows Fortnite’s usual regional schedule for major crossovers. These are the expected local times for when the Bleach cosmetics appear in the shop:
| Region | Local time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| North America (PT) | 4:00 PM | Saturday, December 20 |
| North America (ET) | 7:00 PM | Saturday, December 20 |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 12:00 AM | Sunday, December 21 |
| Europe (CET) | 1:00 AM | Sunday, December 21 |
| Japan (JST) | 9:00 AM | Sunday, December 21 |
| Brazil (BRT) | 1:00 AM | Sunday, December 21 |
| Australia (AEST) | 10:00 AM | Sunday, December 21 |
Once the timer ticks over in your region, the skins and related cosmetics should appear directly in the Item Shop rotation under a dedicated Bleach section.
Confirmed Bleach characters coming to Fortnite
The first wave focuses on the core Karakura crew rather than villains or captains. Marketing materials show four playable outfits:
- Ichigo Kurosaki
- Rukia Kuchiki
- Orihime Inoue
- Uryu Ishida
Promotional posters in Japan feature all four together with a Winterfest backdrop, matching what has been outlined for the collab. That lineup makes sense as a starting point: it mirrors how other anime crossovers have opened with a main hero plus close allies, leaving room for villains and fan‑favorite side characters in potential later waves.
There is no official confirmation yet on alternate styles for Ichigo or Rukia, such as Bankai or Thousand-Year Blood War looks, but the teaser sword and fan discussion strongly suggest at least one of Ichigo’s mid‑series designs, not just his earliest substitute shinigami outfit.
How Bleach fits into Winterfest 2025
Winterfest has turned into Fortnite’s yearly anchor event, with rotating free skins, limited‑time gameplay modes, and a heavy focus on licensed crossovers. Dropping Bleach on December 20 threads it directly into that calendar.
The timing opens up a few possibilities:
- Item Shop focus – The Bleach skins are sold in the shop rather than through a battle pass.
- Event quests – Winterfest usually brings themed quests; Bleach‑themed challenges are plausible even if not yet detailed.
- Mythic or ability tie‑in – Past anime events have added temporary mythic weapons or powers to the main modes, and Ichigo’s Zangetsu is already spotlighted in the teaser.
There is also room for one Bleach cosmetic to show up as a free Winterfest reward, but nothing officially points to that yet. At launch, you should plan for the core Bleach content to be paid skins and cosmetics in the shop.
Leaked Bleach skins, back blings, and pickaxes
Ahead of the full in‑client reveal, a fairly complete cosmetic set has been outlined. It breaks down into character skins with matching back blings, plus standalone pickaxes and a few extra items.
| Cosmetic | Type | Rumored price (V‑Bucks) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ichigo Kurosaki | Outfit + Substitute Badge Back Bling | 1,500 | Centers Ichigo with his Soul Reaper badge as the back bling. |
| Zangetsu | Pickaxe | 800 | Ichigo’s sword as a harvesting tool; may double as a Blitz mythic later. |
| Uryu Ishida | Outfit + Quincy Cross Back Bling | 1,500 | Highlights Uryu’s Quincy identity via the cross emblem. |
| Seele Schneider | Pickaxe | 800 | Quincy energy blade as Uryu’s matching tool. |
| Rukia Kuchiki | Outfit + Kon Back Bling | 1,500 | Pairs Rukia with Kon as a plush‑style back accessory. |
| Shirayuki | Pickaxe | 800 | Rukia’s zanpakuto adapted for harvesting. |
| Orihime Inoue | Outfit + The Six Flowers Back Bling | 1,500 | References Orihime’s Shun Shun Rikka fairies through a themed back bling. |
| Tri‑Shield | Pickaxe | 800 | Designed around Orihime’s shield‑style abilities. |
| Bread Loaf Spin | Emote | 500 | A lighthearted emote, likely riffing on Orihime’s food gags. |
| Snowflake Ribbon | Glider | 1,200 | Winterfest‑appropriate glider with a Bleach‑adjacent aesthetic. |
| Full Bleach Bundle | Bundle | 3,500 | Packaged set for a discount versus buying each item individually. |
These prices mirror typical Fortnite anime collabs, where main outfits land in the 1,500 V‑Buck range, tools at 800, and emotes at 500. A bundle at 3,500 V‑Bucks would undercut the total by a noticeable margin if it truly includes all four skins plus their matching gear.
Other leaked extras: Jam Track and vehicle cosmetics
Beyond skins and basic cosmetics, the Bleach crossover is expected to touch a few of Fortnite’s newer cosmetic systems.
- “Number One” Jam Track – A music track referencing “Number One,” Bleach’s iconic theme associated with Ichigo. Jam Tracks plug into the in‑game music system for lobby or gameplay ambience.
- Vehicle cosmetics – Multiple vehicle items are mentioned, likely wraps or decals that apply a Bleach motif to cars and other drivable vehicles in supported modes.
None of these extras have public pricing yet, but they usually sit in the lower V‑Buck brackets compared to full skins and gliders. Expect them either in a secondary bundle or sold individually alongside the main character sets.
Will Bleach bring mythic weapons or powers to Battle Royale?
Epic has turned anime crossovers into gameplay events before, not just shop rotations. Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia, and Jujutsu Kaisen all shipped with limited‑time mythic abilities that could swing matches.
For Bleach, the strongest hint is the focus on Zangetsu in the teaser. The sword is already listed as a pickaxe, and there is speculation it will appear as a mythic weapon in the Blitz mode during the event. If that happens, it would likely follow the familiar pattern: map‑spawning items that grant short‑burst mobility or damage abilities inspired by Ichigo’s moves.
At the time of the reveal, though, no specific mythic for core Battle Royale is locked in. You should count on cosmetic content first, with any gameplay twists treated as a bonus once the update notes arrive.
How much V‑Bucks to save for the Bleach collab
If the leaked pricing holds, a full Bleach haul is not cheap. Roughly adding the individual items in the table tops out well over 5,000 V‑Bucks; the bundle at 3,500 V‑Bucks exists to make that more manageable.
For planning purposes:
- Budget 1,500–1,800 V‑Bucks if you only want your favorite character’s outfit and back bling.
- Set aside around 2,300 V‑Bucks if you also want that character’s matching pickaxe.
- Aim for roughly 3,500 V‑Bucks if you’re interested in the full bundle with all four characters and their associated gear.
That bundle price lines up with Epic’s recent multi‑character licensed sets and matches expectations from players tracking the collab. If you rely on daily log‑in rewards from Save the World rather than direct purchases, you’ll need to pace those earnings carefully to hit the higher thresholds in time.
Bleach arriving in Fortnite pulls one of shonen’s big names into a game that already has Naruto, Dragon Ball, and other heavy hitters scattered across its island. For long‑time anime fans, it’s a chance to drop into a match as Ichigo, Rukia, Orihime, or Uryu and then, inevitably, get third‑partied by Goku driving a truck. For Epic, it’s another sign that anime crossovers are no longer experiments—they’re part of the seasonal rhythm, and Bleach is now firmly in that rotation.
