Hollow Knight in Fortnite: The Knight Sidekick Guide
The Knight is a Sidekick (not a skin) in Fortnite — 1,500 V-Bucks alone, 2,000 bundle. The irony: it costs more than Hollow Knight on Steam. Full guide + rewards.
Hollow Knight in Fortnite: The Knight Sidekick Guide
By the TechGamer App Review Team | Published: October 29, 2026 | Updated: October 29, 2026
Disclosure: Independent guide based on the Fortnite Item Shop listings, official Fortnitemares 2026 announcements, and reporting by Vice, Insider Gaming, esports.gg, TalkEsport and AllThings.how. Hollow Knight is a trademark of Team Cherry. No affiliation with Epic Games or Team Cherry.
Quick Answer
The Knight from Hollow Knight arrived in Fortnite on October 7, 2026 as part of Fortnitemares 2026 — not as a playable skin, but as a Sidekick companion. The Knight alone costs 1,500 V-Bucks; the full Hollow Knight Bundle (Sidekick + Nail Pickaxe + Hallownest Grub Back Bling) costs 2,000 V-Bucks. The catch everyone noticed: the bundle costs more in real money than Hollow Knight itself does on Steam ($14.99) — and more than Silksong ($19.99). The Sidekick adds zero gameplay advantage; it is purely cosmetic and follows your character around.
What You Can Buy
| Item | Type | Price |
| The Knight (Sidekick) | Companion — follows your character | 1,500 V-Bucks |
| The Knight's Nail (Pickaxe) | Pickaxe — 2 styles (Nail / Pure Nail) | Bundled |
| Hallownest Grub (Back Bling) | Back Bling — grub in a jar, "Save them for the Grubfather" | Bundled |
| Hollow Knight Bundle | All of the above | 2,000 V-Bucks |
The Knight Sidekick includes a banner icon and the Knight's Bench emote as part of its Sidekick Points reward track. There is no playable Hollow Knight outfit in this collaboration — Team Cherry's silent knight is a follower, not a skin.
How to Get The Knight Sidekick
- Open the Item Shop in Fortnite and navigate to the Hollow Knight section under Fortnitemares cosmetics.
- Choose your purchase — The Knight Sidekick alone (1,500 V-Bucks) or the Hollow Knight Bundle (2,000 V-Bucks).
- Buy V-Bucks if needed — you cannot buy exactly 1,500 or 2,000; the closest packs are 1,600 V-Bucks via two 800-packs ($8.99 each) or a 2,400-pack ($22.99).
- Equip from your Locker — open the Sidekicks category, select The Knight, and equip it alongside any outfit.
- Earn Sidekick Points — play with the Sidekick equipped to progress the reward track in the Quests tab.
Sidekick Rewards: What Points Unlock
| Reward | Type | Notes |
| Hollow Knight Banner Icon | Banner Icon | Silhouette of The Knight's head |
| Hollow Knight's Heart | Reaction | The only reward that works on other Sidekicks too |
| The Knight (Shade Soul) | Sidekick Style | Dark void-tinted alternate appearance |
| Knight's Bench | Emote | Sits you on an ornate bench beside The Knight |
Progression is through normal play — there are no shortcuts, and the Shade Soul style is the only customization available (The Knight cannot be freely restyled).
What The Knight Actually Does (and Doesn't)
- Does: follow your character across matches, react to certain activities, and give your locker a Hollow Knight identity.
- Does not: detect enemies, reveal loot, boost damage, or assist in combat in any way. Epic's Sidekicks are strictly cosmetic.
- Works with: any outfit — the Sidekick follows your chosen skin, unlike a character skin which replaces it.
The Price Controversy
The internet did the math immediately, and the numbers are awkward for Epic:
| Item | Real-World Cost |
| Hollow Knight on Steam | $14.99 |
| Hollow Knight: Silksong | $19.99 |
| Fortnite Hollow Knight Bundle (2,000 V-Bucks) | ~$22.99 (2,400-pack — no exact 2,000 option) |
| The Knight Sidekick alone (1,500 V-Bucks) | ~$17.98 (two 800-packs) or part of the $22.99 pack |
Shacknews, Insider Gaming and Reddit threads all flagged the same irony: the cosmetic companion costs more than the entire award-winning game it comes from — and even more than its full-priced sequel. V-Bucks pack sizes force the round-up: Epic sells no 1,500 or 2,000 V-Bucks option, so the effective price lands at $22.99 for the bundle.
The Timing: Fortnitemares 2026
The Knight went live at the Item Shop reset on October 7, 2026 (8 PM ET), as one of the headline crossovers of Fortnitemares 2026 — alongside Five Nights at Freddy's (bundle available at event start), Hazbin Hotel (Charlie, Vaggie, Alastor skins), and Predator: Badlands' Dek. The event runs through November 1, 2026. Item Shop rotations are not permanent — if you want The Knight, watch the shop during Fortnitemares; after its featured window it may return unpredictably or not at all. (The initial listing ran through October 14, per TalkEsport's report of the shop schedule.)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Expecting a playable skin — The Knight is a Sidekick companion; if you want a wearable Hollow Knight outfit, this collab does not have one.
- Buying two 800 V-Bucks packs for the Sidekick — that's $17.98 for 1,600 V-Bucks; the 2,400-pack at $22.99 makes more sense if you also want the bundle items.
- Assuming it helps in gameplay — zero competitive advantage; Epic's Sidekicks are cosmetic by design.
- Grinding Sidekick Points without the Sidekick equipped — progress only accrues while it's equipped in compatible experiences.
- Waiting too long — Fortnitemares items rotate out; the initial window ran to October 14 and featured items rarely return on a predictable schedule.
- Buying the bundle for the Pickaxe alone — at 2,000 V-Bucks, the bundle only makes sense if you want The Knight plus the extras.
- Confusing Shade Soul with an outfit — it's an alternate style for the Sidekick companion, not a wearable character skin.
FAQ
Is Hollow Knight a skin in Fortnite?
No. The Knight is a Sidekick — a cosmetic companion that follows your character. There is no playable Hollow Knight outfit in the collaboration.
How much does the Hollow Knight Fortnite bundle cost?
The Hollow Knight Bundle costs 2,000 V-Bucks (The Knight Sidekick, The Knight's Nail Pickaxe, and the Hallownest Grub Back Bling). The Knight Sidekick alone is 1,500 V-Bucks.
Why does the Fortnite bundle cost more than Hollow Knight itself?
V-Bucks conversion makes the bundle's real-world cost roughly $22.99 (the nearest pack is 2,400 V-Bucks), while Hollow Knight costs $14.99 on Steam and Silksong $19.99. Players and outlets including Shacknews and Insider Gaming flagged the irony.
How do I unlock the Shade Soul style?
Equip The Knight Sidekick and earn Sidekick Points through gameplay in compatible Fortnite experiences. The style unlocks along the reward track alongside the banner icon, reaction and bench emote.
Does The Knight Sidekick do anything in gameplay?
No. It follows your character and reacts to activities, but provides no gameplay advantages — it cannot spot enemies, reveal loot, or affect combat.
When did the Hollow Knight Fortnite collab start?
October 7, 2026, at the Item Shop reset (8 PM ET), as part of Fortnitemares 2026. The initial featured window ran through October 14; Item Shop rotations vary after that.
Will the Hollow Knight items return to the Item Shop?
Epic rotates crossover items back unpredictably. During Fortnitemares 2026 (running through November 1, 2026) is the most likely window to find them; there is no guaranteed return date.
Sources
- Vice — Hollow Knight Fortnite Bundle: Release Date, Items, Pricing
- Insider Gaming — Fortnite's Hollow Knight Bundle Costs More Than The Actual Game
- Gamer.org — Fortnite Hollow Knight Sidekick: Price, Bundle & Rewards
- esports.gg — Hollow Knight Fortnite collab: Release date, cosmetics
- TalkEsport — How to Get Hollow Knight Sidekick in Fortnite
- AllThings.how — Hollow Knight in Fortnite: Release Date and Cosmetics
- GosuGamers — Fortnitemares 2026 adds Hollow Knight and Hazbin Hotel crossovers
