What is in the Fortnite item shop today?
If you logged into Fortnite this morning expecting the usual rotation of decade-old basics, you’re in for a massive shock. Today, Sunday, January 18, 2026, the shop is absolutely dominated by a historic debut. We aren't just looking at another Marvel re-run.
The headline act is the Kizuna AI Icon Series bundle.
Honestly, this feels like a long time coming. As the world’s first-ever VTuber collaboration in Fortnite history, it’s a milestone that’s been teased through Chapter 7: Pacific Break for weeks. If you missed the Kizuna AI Cup back on the 13th, this is your first real chance to grab the set.
The Kizuna AI Collection: More Than Just a Skin
The shop is currently featuring a massive 3,200 V-Buck bundle that basically covers every base for fans. You’ve got the standard Kizuna AI outfit and the Jersey variant, both of which come with native LEGO styles for those of you spending more time in the Brick Life mode than Battle Royale these days.
The details are surprisingly sharp. The "Chibi AI-Chan" back bling is already becoming a bit of a sweat favorite because of its small profile. Here is the breakdown of the AI-themed gear sitting in the shop right now:
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- Kizuna AI Bundle: 3,200 V-Bucks (Includes everything below plus a loading screen).
- Individual Outfits: 1,500 V-Bucks each.
- Hello, Morning Emote: 500 V-Bucks.
- Wrapped in AI Wrap: 500 V-Bucks.
- Kizuna AI’s Wings: 400 V-Bucks.
- Voice of Love / Lovely Kizuna Variants: 800 V-Bucks.
There’s also a "Hello, Morning" Jam Track for 500 V-Bucks. If you play a lot of Fortnite Festival, this one is pretty much mandatory for the collection.
The South Park "Born In Chaos" Invasion
While everyone is talking about the VTuber hype, the South Park "Born In Chaos" collaboration is still holding a massive chunk of real estate in the shop.
Epic went with a "mech suit" theme for these, which felt a bit weird when it was first leaked but actually looks great in-game. You’ve got Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny all encased in these chunky, stylized robotic suits. It’s very similar to how they handled the Simpsons and Rick and Morty skins last year.
Butters is the sleeper hit of this wave. His mech design is ironically the most "battle-ready" of the bunch. If you're looking for a Sidekick, the Towelie Sidekick is still available. Watching a high-definition, animated towel float behind you while you're cranking 90s is exactly the kind of chaos that makes Fortnite what it is in 2026.
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Returning Classics and "Last Call" Items
It’s not all new faces. Several older items are scheduled to rotate out tonight at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET. If you’ve been eyeing these, you basically have a few hours left before they go back into the vault for who-knows-how-long.
- Burnout & the RPM Set: The classic Burnout skin (1,500 V-Bucks) is leaving today. It includes the Wheelie back bling.
- Moxie: From the TKO set. This Chapter 1, Season X veteran is on the way out.
- The Studded Axe: A legendary "sweat" pickaxe. 800 V-Bucks. If you don't have this in your locker, you're missing one of the cleanest-sounding harvesting tools in the game.
- Shake & Split Emote: A 300 V-Buck group emote that’s surprisingly popular in the pre-game lobby.
Why Today Matters for the Item Shop
The shop reset on January 18 is a bit of a turning point for Chapter 7. We are seeing a shift away from the "Winterfest" leftovers and a hard lean into the Pacific Break theme.
The inclusion of Kizuna AI isn't just a one-off. It’s a signal. Rumors from reliable dataminers like Shiina and Hypex suggest this is the start of a much larger virtual creator wave. We’ve already seen hints of Kasane Teto and even a potential Chainsaw Man wave 2 coming in early February.
If you're sitting on a pile of V-Bucks from the Battle Pass, today is a "spend" day. The quality of the cel-shading on the new Icon Series skins is significantly better than the early anime skins we got back in Chapter 2. They’ve finally figured out how to make them not look like they’re glowing in the dark during night cycles.
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Looking Ahead: What’s Next?
Don't blow all your V-Bucks yet if you aren't a fan of the current collabs. The Resident Evil Requiem skins are rumored to return in late March to coincide with the new game release. Plus, the Fallout and The Office collaborations are still looming for later this month.
Yes, you heard that right. Michael Scott in a tactical vest is potentially only weeks away.
For now, focus on the limited-time stuff. The South Park gear likely won't stay for more than another week, and the Kizuna AI bundle is the "shiny new toy" that everyone will be wearing in Creative maps for the next few days.
Actionable Next Steps
Check your V-Buck balance before the 7:00 PM ET reset. If you want the Studded Axe or Burnout, get them now. They are confirmed to be leaving the shop in this rotation.
If you’re a collector, the Kizuna AI Bundle is the better value at 3,200 V-Bucks compared to buying the pieces individually. Make sure to check the "Special Offers" tab as well—sometimes the Level Up Quest Packs get buried under the flashy collaboration banners.
Load up the game, head to the "Shop" tab, and use the "Preview" feature for the emotes. The "Hello, Morning" emote has some unique sync-animations that you really need to see before you commit the 500 V-Bucks.