Fortnite Adds Game of Thrones Stark Direwolves as Sidekicks: Guide

Direwolf Pup Arrives

Fortnite has officially added the Stark Direwolves from Game of Thrones as Sidekicks, continuing the trend of major franchise crossovers in Chapter 7 Season 4 Override. The Direwolf Pup companion was added to the Item Shop on August 22, 2026, bringing the iconic wolves of Winterfell to the battle royale.

The Six Stark Direwolves

The Direwolf Pup sidekick is themed after the six Stark direwolves from the series: Grey Wind (Robb Stark), Summer (Bran Stark), Lady (Sansa Stark), Nymeria (Arya Stark), Shaggydog (Rickon Stark), and Ghost (Jon Snow). The sidekick appears as a wolf pup that follows the player, with design elements inspired by the Stark direwolves from the show.

How to Get the Direwolf Pup

The Direwolf Pup Sidekick is available in the Fortnite Item Shop. It can be purchased as a standalone cosmetic or as part of a bundle. To access it in-game, open the Item Shop from the Fortnite lobby, navigate to the Sidekicks section or search for the companion by name, and complete the purchase using V-Bucks. Once purchased, it can be equipped from the Locker.

Item Shop Availability

Like most Item Shop cosmetics, the Direwolf Pup is available for a limited time. Typically, crossover items like this remain in the shop for 3-5 days before rotating out. Players interested in adding the direwolf to their locker should purchase it before it leaves the shop, as there is no guarantee of when it will return.

Game of Thrones in Fortnite

The Direwolf Pup represents the first Game of Thrones content in Fortnite. While it is currently limited to a Sidekick cosmetic, the addition opens the door for future Game of Thrones content — including potential skins for Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, or other characters from the series. Given the Override season's focus on video game and pop culture crossovers, more fantasy-themed content is likely on the way.

What's Next?

The Direwolf Pup is just the latest in a series of high-profile collabs hitting Fortnite this season. With Crash Bandicoot and Spyro also confirmed for this week, and rumors of a Five Nights at Freddy's collab for Fortnitemares, the Override season is shaping up to be one of the most crossover-heavy in Fortnite's history. Keep your V-Bucks ready and your Battle Pass complete.

• the Direwolf Pup is a Sidekick, not a skin — it follows you around the island.
• buy it before it rotates out — Item Shop crossover items rarely return quickly.