Aisha, the antenna-eared Neopet that millions raised in the early 2000s, is crossing over into Fortnite as a Sidekick. It is the first Neopets character to make the jump from Neopia to the Fortnite Island, and it arrives with two Styles, a snack-themed emote, and a set of rewards you can earn through play.
Quick answer: Open the Fortnite Shop on or after July 2, 2026, at 8 PM ET and look for the Neopets Aisha Sidekick. It stays available until July 9, 2026, at 8 PM ET, then leaves the Shop.
Release time: July 2, 2026 at 8 PM ET
Aisha Sidekick availability window
The Aisha Sidekick is a limited-time Shop item. It appears in the Fortnite Shop for one week, so the window to grab it is fixed and closes on a set date.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Item | Neopets Aisha Sidekick |
| Available from | July 2, 2026 at 8 PM ET |
| Available until | July 9, 2026 at 8 PM ET |
| Where | Fortnite Shop |
What the Aisha Sidekick includes
The Sidekick follows you around during matches and cheers you on from the sidelines. It ships with two Styles you can switch between, plus an emote tied to the Neopets theme.
| Style or item | Description |
|---|---|
| Aisha (default) | The classic blue version with feline features and double antenna-like ears. |
| Alien Aisha | The green spacesuit version with four antennas. |
| Nosh-o-Matic Emote | An Alien Aisha Vending Machine that serves one of three treats: a Carrot and Pea Omelette, a Fish Negg, or a Neocola Slushie. |
How to earn the emote and Aisha Rewards
The Nosh-o-Matic Emote and other Aisha Rewards are not handed to you automatically. You unlock them by spending time with the Aisha Sidekick equipped in compatible experiences, which earns Sidekick Points.
You will know a reward has unlocked when it becomes selectable in your locker. The emote, for example, will be ready to equip once you have earned enough Sidekick Points.
Why Neopets is showing up in Fortnite
The crossover is a nostalgia play aimed at the generation that grew up feeding Neopets in the early 2000s and now plays Fortnite. Aisha is being positioned as the first of potentially more appearances, with the brand signaling it intends to expand beyond Neopia.
“Tens of millions of players who grew up on Neopets are playing Fortnite now, so this is our way of bringing a piece of their childhood to where they already are. Expect to see Neopets showing up in more places!” said Dominic, CEO of Neopets.
Neopets has been a virtual pet community since 1999, where players adopt, customize, and care for creatures across the world of Neopia. The full reveal of Aisha’s two forms appeared on the brand’s official channels ahead of launch, with the Fortnite account welcoming the character in reply.
If you want the Aisha Sidekick, the practical takeaway is simple. Check the Fortnite Shop during the July 2 to July 9 window, pick up the Sidekick, then keep it equipped while you play to work toward the Nosh-o-Matic Emote and the rest of the Aisha Rewards before the item rotates out.
