How to get Groot Sidekick in Fortnite

The much-awaited Groot Sidekick in Fortnite was first added in Chapter 7 Season 1 in the v39.11 update. Epic Games added the popular character from the iconic Guardians of the Galaxy franchise as a Sidekick, allowing players to be accompanied by the famous arboreal character.

Here's how you can get your hands on the Groot Sidekick in Fortnite.

How to get the Groot Sidekick in Fortnite Item Shop: Price and availability

The Groot Sidekick is now available in the Fortnite Item Shop (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Epic Games)

As of today (December 29, 2025), the Groot Sidekick in Fortnite is listed in the Item Shop under the Guardians of the Galaxy tab. It is not part of any bundle and can be purchased separately. The developers have added the baby variant of the popular character from the Guardians franchise as part of their long-running collaboration with Marvel.

Players can purchase the Groot Sidekick in Fortnite for 1,500 V-Bucks. The Groot Sidekick comes with the following unlockable rewards and choices:

• Groot Banner Icon
• Groot Heart Reaction
• Headphones (on) style
• Groot's Jam Time (Emote)

Players can unlock these additional items with Sidekick points. These points can be earned by equipping the Sidekick in compatible Fortnite experiences and spending time/earning XP alongside them. Once unlocked, the styles and built-in Emotes will be available as part of the Sidekick.

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How long will the Groot Sidekick remain listed in the Fortnite Item Shop

The Groot Sidekick will remain listed in the Fortnite Item Shop until January 4, 2026 (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Epic Games)

The Groot Sidekick in Fortnite will remain listed in the Item Shop till January 4, 2026, 7 pm Eastern Time. It must also be noted that the Sidekick will return in a future shop rotation, as it is not exclusive to the pass or Season 7 Chapter 1.

Meanwhile, you can check out the Fortnite Item Shop tomorrow to see what else the developers plan to bring the next day.

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Edited by Sayendra Basu