The SpongeBob Patrick Fortnite Sidekicks update officially splashed into the Item Shop this Saturday, December 20, 2025. As a centerpiece of the ongoing Winterfest 2025 festivities, Epic Games has introduced the legendary duo from Bikini Bottom not as traditional player skins, but as high-fidelity “Sidekicks”—a new companion mechanic introduced earlier this season. This allows the characters to maintain their iconic proportions without the awkward scaling required for a standard human-shaped outfit.
Mechanically, the SpongeBob Patrick Fortnite Sidekicks update introduces companions that follow the player across the island. These Sidekicks are reactive, performing unique emotes, offering “moral support” commentary, and reacting to in-game events like eliminations or healing. Unlike Back Blings, they walk alongside you and are fully animated, though they do not provide any tactical advantage or take damage from enemies. The SpongeBob Sidekick is currently retailing for 1,800 V-Bucks, while the full bundle offers more value for collectors.
Accompanying the SpongeBob Patrick Fortnite Sidekicks update is a massive wave of themed cosmetics. The “SpongeBob SquarePants Bundle” (3,000 V-Bucks) includes:
- The Patty Wagon: A customizable vehicle body based on the iconic burger-mobile.
- Sweet Victory: The legendary halftime show anthem as a playable Jam Track.
- The Golden Spatula: A new reactive pickaxe.
- Slippies: “Kicks” (shoes) themed after Gary and Patrick.
- DoodleBob: A sketch-style Back Bling.
The SpongeBob Patrick Fortnite Sidekicks update coincides with the theatrical release of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. This synergy has transformed the Winterfest map, with a small “Bikini Bottom” landmark appearing in the snowy biome near the returned Cozy Lodge. While some fans expressed disappointment that they can’t play as SpongeBob in a 100-player shootout, the general consensus is that the Sidekick role is a clever way to preserve the characters’ integrity while letting them participate in the chaos of Battle Royale.
