Fortnite has never been afraid to embrace internet culture, and THEBURNTPEANUT feels like the kind of bizarre crossover that fits perfectly into the game’s current cosmetic direction. Instead of arriving as a full outfit, the character is expected to join Fortnite as a Sidekick, meaning players may soon be able to bring the tiny peanut companion with them into matches.
The leaked image shows THEBURNTPEANUT with its signature goofy design, complete with a colorful cap, wide smile, and cartoonish face. It is exactly the kind of strange but memorable cosmetic that Fortnite players either instantly love or instantly turn into a meme, which is probably the point.
THEBURNTPEANUT Fortnite Sidekick Release Date
According to Fortnite insider HYPEX, the THEBURNTPEANUT Sidekick is scheduled to arrive in Fortnite on June 5.
As always with leaks, players should wait for Epic Games to officially confirm the cosmetic before treating every detail as final. However, both HYPEX and ShiinaBR are well-known Fortnite sources, and when multiple major leakers post the same cosmetic around the same time, it usually means the reveal is close.
What Are Sidekicks in Fortnite?
Sidekicks are Fortnite cosmetics that stay beside the player in supported modes. Epic’s own support page describes Sidekicks as friendly cosmetics that can be brought into Fortnite Battle Royale, Save the World, LEGO Fortnite, Fortnite Festival, and developer-made experiences where the creator has enabled them.
They are mainly companion cosmetics, so players should not expect them to give a gameplay advantage. Their value comes from personality, animation, customization, and the simple fact that they make your loadout feel more alive.
Will THEBURNTPEANUT Be Customizable?
Epic says some Sidekicks can be customized, but not all of them. The company also notes that a Sidekick’s appearance can only be customized one time after players obtain it, and duplicate appearances are not allowed.
How to Get THEBURNTPEANUT Sidekick in Fortnite
Epic Games has not officially revealed how players will be able to unlock THEBURNTPEANUT yet. Based on how Fortnite usually handles Sidekicks, it could arrive through the Item Shop, a bundle, or possibly as part of a wider seasonal content drop.
The June 5 timing is the most important detail for now. If the leak is accurate, players should keep an eye on the Fortnite Item Shop and official Fortnite channels around that date.
Fortnite Continues to Expand Its Sidekick Lineup
Sidekicks have quickly become another major cosmetic category for Fortnite, giving Epic more room to experiment beyond outfits, back blings, pickaxes, and emotes. With THEBURNTPEANUT reportedly joining the lineup, it looks like Epic is leaning further into personality-driven companion cosmetics.
If the leaked June 5 release date holds, THEBURNTPEANUT could become one of Fortnite’s weirdest and most talked-about Sidekicks yet.
