The first look at Fortnite Companions has slipped out through fresh datamines, showing off a playful mix of pet-like cosmetics that may soon roam the battle royale island alongside your character.

Fortnite Companions appear in leaked images

Datamined assets from the latest update include UI icons for several animals: a golden retriever, two different pugs, a robotic dog inspired by the Cuddle Team Leader, and the star of the set, a turtle riding a skateboard. These designs match earlier hints that Epic Games was building a new category of cosmetics that move with your player in matches.

How Fortnite Companions differ from old Pets

Veteran players will remember that Fortnite once had “Pets,” which were animated creatures strapped to your back as backbling. Past battle passes introduced roughly a dozen, from alien critter Choppy to the ever-popular Baby Yoda. But Pets never interacted with the environment, and Epic stopped adding them years ago despite steady requests for their return.

Expected features for Fortnite Companions

While Epic hasn’t confirmed details, leaks suggest Companions will:

• Move freely around the map near your character
• Be visible to you and squadmates only
• Avoid becoming a combat target for enemies

This design keeps the feature fun without breaking gameplay balance.

No confirmed release date yet

Epic has not officially acknowledged Fortnite Companions, and it’s unclear whether they will appear this season. If they do, it will mark the first entirely new cosmetic category since Kicks (shoes) arrived in November 2024.

A lively addition to a busy Fortnite season

The current season already brings an alien bug invasion to battle royale mode, while Fortnite OG revisits the fan-favorite Kevin the Cube era, albeit with timeline twists. Whether or not Companions drop soon, the leak has stirred plenty of excitement from players eager to run into battle with a pug or a turtle at their side.