What to know
- Eric Cartman skin (mech-style) costs 1,500 V-Bucks individually or part of larger bundles like "It's Really Hot Out There" or "Gonna Have Myself a Time" at discounted rates.
- Includes dedicated backbling (e.g., Cartman's Frog) and pickaxe, sold separately or bundled for savings up to 3,800 V-Bucks total for full South Park set.
- Released with v39.20 update; no free path for the skin itself, but quests offer South Park-themed free rewards.
- Features new Cartmanland POI on Golden Coast map and 5-player Quints mode during the event.
You'll find the Eric Cartman skin dominating Fortnite's Item Shop right now, channeling the chaotic energy of South Park in mech form amid new map spots like Cartmanland. Grab it fast before the collab wraps up next month—you can mix it with free event goodies for epic loadouts.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Skin Style | Mech suit (Awesom-O inspired) |
| V-Bucks Cost | 1,500 (solo); bundled cheaper |
| Release Date | January 9, 2026 (live now) |
| Bundle Options | Gonna Have Myself a Time (4,000 V-Bucks with extras); full South Park ~3,200–3,800 V-Bucks |
| Availability | Item Shop rotation; limited-time collab |
How to purchase Eric Cartman skin and gear
Head to the Item Shop post-match or from the lobby to snag this instantly—no quests required for the premium skin. You'll find the South Park section highlighted near the top.
Step 1: Open Item Shop
Launch Fortnite, finish a match or stay in lobby, and tab to the Item Shop (top menu). Look for the South Park banner added January 9.
Step 2: Locate Cartman items
Scroll to South Park section. Eric Cartman outfit shows first at 1,500 V-Bucks; click for bundle previews including backbling and pickaxe.
Step 3: Buy individually or bundled
- Skin only: 1,500 V-Bucks.
- With backbling (e.g., Cartman's Frog): +300-400 V-Bucks.
- Add pickaxe: +500-800 V-Bucks. Opt for bundles like Gonna Have Myself a Time (skin + frog backbling) at 4,000 V-Bucks for value.
Step 4: Equip in locker
Purchase confirms; go to locker, slot skin, pair backbling/pickaxe from South Park tab. Ready for Cartmanland drops.
South Park event locations
Drop into the new Cartmanland POI on Golden Coast for themed rides like Chaos Blast and Pi Pi’s Splash Town, plus South Park decor—perfect for Quints squads or hunting Cheesy Poofs items.
Free South Park rewards via quests
Complete the Born in Chaos mini-pass quests for 13 free items—no V-Bucks needed, though not Cartman skin.
- Examples: Backpack of CRED backbling (4,000 XP), Terrance & Phillip pickaxe, Cheesy Poofs emote.
- Finish all: Imaginationland Airship glider.
Track progress in Quests tab; levels boost your main Battle Pass too.
Gear up as Eric Cartman today, dominate with his mech might and full kit in Cartmanland chaos—stock up before the shop rotates out.
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