Players of Fortnite have a chance to unlock two free cosmetic rewards before the end of Chapter 7 Season 2. Epic Games is giving away the Dark Voyager Sidekick and the Dark Voyager Pickaxe through the special Shattered live event. Since these rewards are tied to a limited-time event, players who want to add them to their lockers should make sure they understand the requirements before the event begins.
The process is simple, but there is one important condition that determines whether you receive both rewards or only one. This guide explains exactly how to get the free Dark Voyager Sidekick and Pickaxe in Fortnite.
What Are The Dark Voyager Sidekick And Pickaxe?
The Dark Voyager Sidekick and Dark Voyager Pickaxe are exclusive cosmetics themed around Dark Voyager, one of the most recognizable characters featured in the current Fortnite storyline.
The Pickaxe is a harvesting tool that players can equip during matches. The Sidekick is a companion cosmetic that follows your character and adds a unique visual effect while playing. Since Sidekicks are generally more difficult to obtain than standard cosmetics, many players are especially interested in unlocking this reward.
These items are being distributed as part of the Shattered live event, which serves as the finale of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2.
How To Get The Free Dark Voyager Pickaxe
The Dark Voyager Pickaxe is the easiest reward to claim.
All you need to do is attend the Shattered live event. It does not matter whether you join alone or with a group. Every player who participates in the event is eligible to receive the Pickaxe.
Follow these steps:
- Launch Fortnite before the event begins.
- Select the Shattered live event playlist when it becomes available.
- Join the event.
- Complete the event experience.
- Wait for the reward to be added to your Locker.
As long as you attend the event, the Pickaxe should be awarded to your account.
How To Get The Free Dark Voyager Sidekick
The Dark Voyager Sidekick has one additional requirement.
Unlike the Pickaxe, the Sidekick is only available to players who attend the Shattered live event with at least one friend in their party.
This means that joining the event alone will not unlock the Sidekick. You must form a party with one or more friends before entering the event playlist.
To get the Sidekick:
- Open Fortnite.
- Invite at least one friend to your party.
- Join the Shattered live event together.
- Participate in the event.
- Wait for the reward to be delivered after the event.
A party can include multiple players, but even a single friend is enough to satisfy the requirement.
Shattered Live Event Date And Time
The Shattered live event is scheduled to take place on June 5, 2026.
Epic Games has announced the following schedule:
- Event doors open at 6:20 PM ET.
- The event begins at 7:00 PM ET.
Players are encouraged to join early because live events often attract large numbers of participants. Logging in ahead of time can help avoid queues and connection issues.
Since Fortnite live events are usually one-time experiences, arriving late could mean missing the event entirely.
What Happens After The Event?
The Shattered event marks the conclusion of Chapter 7 Season 2.
After the live event ends, Fortnite servers are expected to enter downtime while Epic Games prepares the launch of Chapter 7 Season 3. Because of this transition period, some players may not see their rewards immediately.
If the cosmetics do not appear right away, there is no need to panic. Rewards are expected to be available when players log into the new season after maintenance is complete.
Checking your Locker once Chapter 7 Season 3 goes live is the best way to confirm that the rewards have been successfully added.
Can You Get Both Rewards At The Same Time?
Yes, you can unlock both rewards during a single event participation.
The simplest approach is to attend the Shattered event with at least one friend. Doing so qualifies your account for:
- The Dark Voyager Pickaxe.
- The Dark Voyager Sidekick.
Players who attend alone will receive only the Pickaxe.
Because there is no extra cost or challenge involved, joining with a friend is the most efficient way to collect the complete reward set.
Will These Rewards Return Later?
Epic Games has not confirmed whether the Dark Voyager Sidekick or Dark Voyager Pickaxe will return in the future.
As with many Fortnite live event rewards, there is always a possibility that these cosmetics remain exclusive to participants. While some event items eventually return through other methods, players should not rely on that happening.
The safest option is to participate in the Shattered event while it is available and secure the rewards immediately.
