How to Get Sidekick Points in Fortnite (2026)

Sidekicks are cosmetic companion pets that follow your character around in supported game modes in Fortnite. These small companions react to what's happening in the match, adding a new element to your gameplay. They don't provide any gameplay advantage and can't take damage. Your squadmates can see their own Sidekicks, but enemies won't see yours.

Fortnite includes a progression system for Sidekick customization that unlocks as you earn Sidekick Points. Earning these points lets you access new appearance options and features for your companion pet, allowing you to customize how it looks and behaves during matches.

In this article, we'll explore how to check your current Sidekick Points balance and the different methods available for earning more points to unlock additional customization options.

How to Check Sidekick Points

Fortnite doesn't include an official in-game balance screen labeled "Sidekick Points" that you can check the same way you view V-Bucks or XP. Instead, you track and view your Sidekick Points through the Sidekick rewards and quests UI once you have a Sidekick equipped.

Follow these steps to check your progress:

1. Launch Fortnite.

2. Click on "Quests" from the navigation bar.

3. From the sidebar, select "Sidekicks."

4. Select the Sidekick that you want to check.

You'll see your Sidekick rewards displayed along with the exact number of Sidekick Points needed to unlock the next reward. This screen shows your current progress and upcoming customization options as you continue earning points.

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How to Earn Sidekick Points

You gain Sidekick Points simply by playing compatible Fortnite modes with your Sidekick equipped. This includes Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, and Fortnite Festival. The points accumulate based on your XP earnings and time spent alive during matches.

This means you don't need to complete specific challenges or objectives. Just equip your Sidekick before entering a match, play normally, and the points will build up automatically as you earn XP and survive longer in each game.

Earning Sidekick Points unlocks various customization options for your companion pet:

• Styles

• Reactions

• Emotes

These rewards appear in your Sidekick progression track, giving you new ways to personalize your pet's appearance and behavior. Each customization option requires a specific number of Sidekick Points to unlock, with the progression screen showing exactly what you'll earn next and how many points remain until you reach it.

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Final Words

Sidekick Points accumulate automatically as you play Fortnite with your companion equipped. The progression system rewards time and XP earned across compatible game modes, unlocking new styles, reactions, and emotes for your Sidekick. Check your progress through the Sidekicks menu under Quests to see upcoming rewards and track how many points you need for the next unlock.

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