Much to the delight of Fortnite and Marvel fans, the two entertainment powerhouses are working together once again — bringing with them a new sidekick that players can add to their collection right away. Perfect for fans of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, it is now possible to chase that elusive Victory Royale with the cute and cuddly Baby Groot by your side.

Previously, the adorable, sentient, tree-like alien — offspring of the original Groot — appeared only as a back bling. Now, however, he follows players around the map, reacts during gameplay, and feels like a fully fledged in-game companion. Sounds like a great addition!

Epic Games added the new Baby Groot sidekick during the Winterfest 2025 event on Saturday, December 27.

It is available alongside various other holiday-themed and Marvel cosmetics in the Item Shop, which means you don’t need to worry about completing a Battle Pass, or fulfill any in-game challenges to get it.

Indeed, the process is relatively straightforward to unlock that Baby Groot Sidekick.

Here’s everthing you need to know about how to get Baby Groot in Fortnite.

All you have to do is launch Fortnite and head straight to the Item Shop where the unique item is still on sale until January 3.

Baby Groot is priced at 1,500 V-Bucks, which is roughly £10 depending on your current account balance.

After purchasing the item, it should appear in your Locker right away, which means you can bring Baby Groot to the battle instantly.

Remember, there’s no guarantee when Baby Groot will return to the Item Shop after January 3, so take the chance to make the purchase while you can.