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Fortnite Grim Reaper Sprite Arrives With the Gone Wild Update
The Fortnite Grim Reaper Sprite went live on June 25, 2026, as part of the Gone Wild update for Chapter 7 Season 3. Epic Games added it alongside four other new companions in patch 41.10, but the Mythic-rarity Grim Sprite is the one players are chasing hardest. Equip it and the game marks the location of anyone who damages you, turning a cheap shot into a counterattack opportunity.
NEWS SUMMARY CALLOUT
- This Mythic-rarity Sprite launched June 25, 2026, with Fortnite’s Gone Wild event (patch 41.10).
- It’s Mythic rarity, the game’s rarest tier, with no fixed spawn location.
- Equipping it marks any enemy who damages you for 3 to 5 seconds, scaling with Sprite level.
- It must be extracted with a Portable Extractor or at an Extraction Site, or it’s lost if you’re eliminated first.
Fortnite – What We Know
Fortnite is the battle royale developed and published by Epic Games, available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. Chapter 7 Season 3, subtitled Runners, began June 6, 2026, and centers on collecting Sprite companions that grant passive buffs. On June 25, the Gone Wild event arrived with update 41.10, adding five new Sprites to the loot pool: the Grim Reaper Sprite, Striker Sprite, Boss Sprite, Fishy Sprite, and Aura Sprite.
This Mythic companion, listed in-game simply as the Grim Sprite, sits at Fortnite’s rarest rarity tier. Equip it, and the instant an enemy deals damage to you, their position gets marked on your screen, stripping away the safety of a sniper shot or a surprise flank.
How to Get the Fortnite Grim Reaper Sprite
There’s no fixed spawn point for the Grim Sprite. The fastest path is opening Sprite Chests, especially inside Vaults, since everyone guarantees at least one Sprite drop. Once it appears, equip it immediately and extract it with a Portable Extractor before risking elimination.
- Drop near a Vault or named POI with multiple marked Sprite Chests.
- Open every Sprite Chest you can reach. Each one guarantees at least one Sprite.
- Watch for the Mythic rarity marker. That’s your signal you’ve found the Grim Sprite.
- Equip it the instant it drops so its marking ability starts working right away.
- Extract it fast with a Portable Extractor or reach an Extraction Site while it’s equipped.
- Play during Mastery Monday, which runs from 9 a.m. ET each Monday for 24 hours, for better Mythic drop odds.
Rare Blue Chests, golden fishing spots, and ordinary floor loot can also drop the Grim Sprite, though far less reliably than a dedicated Sprite Chest.
[NOTE] During the Sprite Hunt Rift Anomaly, marked Sprite Chests appear on the map and guarantee a Special Sprite, including a chance at a Special Grim variant.
What This Means for Fortnite Players
A free marker on every attacker is one of the strongest defensive tools Gone Wild added. It doesn’t stop damage, but it removes the guesswork that usually follows getting tagged from range, which matters most in open-field fights and chaotic box battles. Multiple guides covering the update single out the Grim Reaper Sprite and the Striker Sprite as the two best early targets, since both trigger off actions players are already taking in a normal match rather than requiring a separate grind.
[WARNING] Don’t sit on a Grim Sprite once you find one. Like every Sprite this season, it only joins your permanent collection after extraction. Get eliminated first, and you lose it entirely.
[PRO TIP] Use a Portable Extractor instead of running to a fixed Extraction Site. It locks in a Sprite in roughly five seconds, which beats crossing the island with a rare pull and a target on your back.
All Five New Gone Wild Sprites
| Sprite | Ability | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Grim Reaper Sprite (Mythic) | Marks any enemy who damages you; marker lasts 3-5 seconds based on level | Random drop, mainly from Sprite Chests and Vaults |
| Striker Sprite | Grants Overdrive when you Mantle or Hurdle | Score a goal at the new Soccer Pitch point of interest |
| Boss Sprite | Boosts max Health and Shield | Defeat a seasonal boss; drop isn’t guaranteed |
| Fishy Sprite | Boosts swim speed and grants a burst of speed when you take damage | Found through normal Sprite loot sources |
| Aura Sprite | Grants a Shock Rock charge after passing a damage threshold | Found through normal Sprite loot sources; exact mechanic still being tested |
Source: Compiled from Fortnite patch 41.10 notes and verified gameplay reporting as of June 26, 2026.
What’s Next for Fortnite Sprites
Gone Wild is scheduled to run from June 25 to July 9, 2026, but Epic has built in New Sprite Thursdays, a weekly cadence that keeps adding fresh Sprites and rarer variants, including Gummy and Galaxy types, to the loot pool. [SEASONAL] Whatever lands in the coming weeks will stick around for the rest of Chapter 7 Season 3, which runs through August 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Grim Reaper Sprite do in Fortnite?
The Grim Reaper Sprite marks the location of any enemy who deals damage to you. The marker lasts 3 seconds at level 1 and scales up to 5 seconds at level 5, giving you time to turn around and identify exactly where an attack came from before repositioning or returning fire.
Is the Grim Reaper Sprite hard to get in Fortnite?
Yes. It’s Mythic rarity, Fortnite’s rarest Sprite tier, and it has no fixed spawn location. The best strategy is opening as many Sprite Chests as possible, particularly inside Vaults, since regular and rare chests, fishing spots, and floor loot are far less reliable sources.
How do I keep the Grim Reaper Sprite permanently?
You have to extract it before the match ends or before you’re eliminated. Use a Portable Extractor for a roughly five-second extraction, or carry the Sprite to a fixed Extraction Site and protect yourself while it processes. Either method adds it to your permanent collection.
When did the Grim Reaper Sprite release?
It released on June 25, 2026, alongside Fortnite’s Gone Wild event and update 41.10. It arrived as part of Chapter 7 Season 3, the Runners-themed season that began June 6, 2026, and runs through August 19, 2026.
What other Sprites came with the Gone Wild event?
Four other Sprites launched alongside it: the Striker Sprite, unlocked by scoring a goal at the new Soccer Pitch point of interest; the Boss Sprite, earned from defeating seasonal bosses; the Fishy Sprite, which boosts swim speed; and the Aura Sprite, which grants a Shock Rock charge after enough damage dealt.
Does Mastery Monday help me find the Grim Reaper Sprite?
Yes. Mastery Monday runs from 9 a.m. ET each Monday for 24 hours and improves the odds of finding Mythic-rarity Sprites, including the Grim Reaper Sprite. Combining a Mastery Monday session with a Vault-focused loot route gives you the best realistic chance at a Mythic pull.
