You can get the free Lady Liberty Purge skin by finishing inside your region’s cutoff in the Lady Liberty Cup, a Solo tournament running today, October 17, 2026, from 1 PM to 4 PM ET. I checked Epic’s official rules, so the cutoffs below are confirmed. Missing the cup isn’t the end, because the skin is also expected in the Item Shop.

DetailInfo
EventLady Liberty Cup (Solos)
Time1 PM – 4 PM ET (check the Compete tab for local time)
ModesBattle Royale or Zero Build (same time, pick one)
MatchesUp to 11
Free rewardsLady Liberty Outfit + Purge Drone Back Bling (placement), Purge Mask Emote (8 points)

Rank Needed in Each Region

The same cutoffs apply to Battle Royale and Zero Build. Your final leaderboard position decides everything.

RegionPlacement Required
EUTop 1,000
NACTop 700
NAWTop 200
BRTop 200
AsiaTop 100
METop 100
OCETop 100

Only the emote is easy. Score 8 points and it’s yours in every region, even if you miss the outfit cutoff.

Requirements Before You Queue

I’d fix these before the session starts, because the in-game eligibility check will block you otherwise:

  • Epic account level 50 or higher
  • Multi-factor authentication enabled
  • Age 13+ and not a Cabined Account
  • Ranked mode switched ON, or “Rank is Valid” fails
  • Not living in Turkey or Russia (no prizes there)

On PC, the check can also list IOMMU, TPM, Secure Boot and Account Lock. Australian players can’t enter on iOS.

How to Enter the Lady Liberty Cup?

  1. Open Fortnite and go to the Compete tab.
  2. Find October 17 and pick Lady Liberty Cup Battle Royale Solo or Zero Build Solo.
  3. Open the Eligibility Check and fix anything not marked as met.
  4. If rank fails, go to Battle Royale mode selection and turn Ranked ON.
  5. Accept the official rules and queue before the window closes.

A match only counts if it starts before the session ends. I wouldn’t queue late.

How Scoring Works?

  • Each elimination is worth 2 points.
  • A Victory Royale is worth 60 points, and 2nd place is worth 53.
  • Placement points start at 1 point for a Top 50 finish.
  • Ties break by total points, Victory Royales, average eliminations, average placement, then seconds survived.

When I checked, 100th place in Asia and OCE was around 250-320 points. Those two regions have the tightest cutoffs. Consistent top-10 finishes beat reckless kill-hunting.

Pro tip: Zero Build has little cover. I’d let others fight first and third-party the survivors.

When Do I Actually Get the Skin?

Finishing in the cutoff isn’t instant. Epic emails potential winners within 60 days and you then have 45 days to reply. Keep that Epic account active until verification ends.

You also won’t be re-awarded cosmetics you already own from another event. Prizes can’t be transferred to another account.

Lady Liberty Item Shop Prices (Expected)

If you miss the cup, Lady Liberty is expected in the Item Shop under “The Purge: Election Year” from October 17. Epic hasn’t confirmed prices yet.

ItemExpected Price
Purge Bundle2,500 V-Bucks
Lady Liberty Outfit1,500 V-Bucks
Purge Drone Back Bling500 V-Bucks
Electrified Flex Emote500 V-Bucks

The Purge Mask Emote is not sold. You can only earn it in the cup.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Forgetting to switch Ranked on
  • Waiting until the last minutes to queue
  • Expecting the skin to appear instantly after the session
  • Assuming you can play both modes, since the sessions overlap

FAQs

How do I get the Lady Liberty Purge skin for free in Fortnite?

Place within your region’s cutoff in the Lady Liberty Cup, for example Top 700 in NAC or Top 1,000 in EU.

What time is the Lady Liberty Cup?

It runs 1 PM to 4 PM ET on October 17, 2026. Your Compete tab shows the local time.

Can I get the Purge Mask Emote without winning the skin?

Yes. Reaching 8 points in the cup unlocks it in every region.

How many matches can I play?

You can play up to 11 matches in your three-hour session.

What if I miss the cup?

The outfit is expected in the Item Shop for about 1,500 V-Bucks.