Fortnite is expanding its Sprite collection with a set of Cube-themed companions, each carrying the glowing purple energy and corrupted look tied to the game’s long-running Cube storyline. Six of these Cube Sprites are confirmed, and they all become collectible during a single weekly event.
Quick answer: The six confirmed Cube Sprites go live during New Sprite Day on Thursday, July 23, 2026. You can start collecting them as soon as the event begins in-game.
When Cube Sprites Release in Fortnite
Cube Sprites arrive as part of New Sprite Day, the weekly event that adds fresh Sprites to Fortnite’s growing collection. This week’s theme is built entirely around Cube variants, and the drop is scheduled for Thursday, July 23.
The Cube release sits between two other weekly events. Here is how the surrounding schedule lines up.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Mastery Monday | July 20 |
| Cube Sprites (New Sprite Day) | July 23 |
| Shiny Hours | July 25 |
No exact release time or timezone has been confirmed for the July 23 drop. Expect the Cube Sprites to become obtainable once the event goes live inside the game.
Every Confirmed Cube Sprite
Six Cube-themed Sprites have been confirmed for the event. Each one applies the Cube look to an existing Sprite, with darker colors, purple energy and a corrupted design.
| Cube Sprite | Status |
|---|---|
| Cube Batman | Confirmed |
| Cube Punk Batman | Confirmed |
| Cube Boss | Confirmed |
| Cube Fishstick | Confirmed |
| Cube Dream | Confirmed |
| Cube Grim | Confirmed |
A few of these stand out. Cube Batman gives one of Fortnite’s most recognizable DC characters a fully corrupted makeover, with purple Cube energy replacing its usual look. Cube Punk Batman goes a step further by combining the Punk Batman design with Cube corruption, so it reads as a distinct Sprite rather than a simple recolor. Cube Boss appears to represent the larger Cube threat in the ongoing story and is expected to be one of the headline pulls of the event.
Cube Fishstick, Cube Dream, and Cube Grim round out the group. Fishstick continues its long run of cosmetic variants with a corrupted purple version, Dream’s darker palette fits the theme cleanly, and Cube Grim completes the initial set of six.
What a Cube Sprite Actually Is
Cube is a variant treatment, not a brand-new Sprite type. It joins Base, Gold, Gummy, Galaxy and Holofoil as one of the collectible variant layers you can chase, giving Fortnite six variants total.
The way it works is straightforward. Every Cube Sprite is built on top of an existing base Sprite, and that base identity still determines the main power. A Cube version of a Fishstick is still a Fishstick underneath, with the Cube appearance sitting on top as a separate collectible entry. Because the collection tracks each Cube version individually, the exact type and treatment both matter when you are trying to complete the set.
Note: Any extra bonus tied specifically to the Cube treatment has not been detailed. Other variants have introduced their own effects, such as Holofoil raising your odds of finding rarer Sprites in chests, so a dedicated Cube effect is plausible but unconfirmed.
How to Prepare Before July 23
Getting your progression in order ahead of the drop means you spend launch day hunting Cube Sprites instead of catching up on older tasks.
| Preparation | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Complete Mastery Monday tasks | Earns extra Sprite XP and Dust |
| Finish your current Strikes | Clears progress before new content lands |
| Upgrade existing Sprites | Builds stronger loadouts in advance |
| Keep July 23 open | Frees up time to focus on collecting Cube Sprites |
Once the event is live, confirm a Cube pull by checking your collection after a match. The saved entry should show the correct base type, the Cube variant label, and your Mastery progress. If it does not appear there, the Sprite was not secured.
Will More Cube Sprites Be Added?
More Cube variants are possible. Fortnite regularly grows successful collections, and the Cube theme leaves room for additional versions in future New Sprite Days. For now, six Cube Sprites are confirmed for the July 23 event, and that is the set to focus on when the drop goes live.
