The Bobomi Sidekick is a walking boba drink, a mix of milk, tapioca pearls, and whatever else went into the cup, and it follows your character through matches as a purely cosmetic companion. It joins Fortnite as part of the DC Hot Bat Summer event tied to the v41.20 update, and you get it by buying it directly from the Item Shop.
Quick answer: Buy Bobomi from the Fortnite Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks starting July 24, 2026, then equip it from the Sidekick slot in your Locker.
Release time: July 24, 2026, 8 PM ET
Bobomi Sidekick release date and price
Bobomi becomes available on July 24, 2026, at 8 PM ET, entering the shop rotation alongside the DC Hot Bat Summer content in update v41.20. Epic teased the companion on social media ahead of its arrival.
The Sidekick is an Uncommon-rarity cosmetic and part of the Bobom Buddy set. It sells on its own rather than inside a bundle, so there is no larger pack to buy if you only want the pet.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Item type | Sidekick (companion pet) |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Price | 1,500 V-Bucks |
| Available from | July 24, 2026, 8 PM ET |
| Source | Item Shop purchase |
| Bundle | Sold separately, not part of a bundle |
How to buy Bobomi in the Item Shop
Bonus rewards you unlock with Sidekick Points
Once Bobomi is in your Locker, you can unlock extra cosmetics for it by earning Sidekick Points. You gain those points simply by playing compatible modes with the companion equipped, including Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, and Fortnite Festival. Progress builds automatically from your XP and time spent in matches, so no separate challenges are required.
Bobomi’s reward track includes the following unlocks.
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sidekick Emote | 1 |
| Styles | 4 |
To track how close you are to each unlock, open the Quests tab, select Sidekicks, and pick Bobomi. That screen shows the reward tiers and the exact points needed for the next one. If your points do not move, confirm Bobomi is still selected in the Locker slot and that you are playing a mode that supports Sidekicks, since some creator-made islands do not count.
Bobomi offers no combat advantage and cannot be seen by enemies, so its value is purely in personality and showcase potential. If you would rather not spend the 1,500 V-Bucks, any Sidekick you already own works the same way across supported modes, and you can pair it with an emote from the same Locker screen.
