In Fortnite, one secret skin is within reach-no vouchers, no hacks, just clever timing and a bit of luck.
This new Fortnite free skin can be a great drip check for those who are ready for the next season. But before we jump into the steps, keep in mind the Freediver skin is available until December 31, 2025. So, follow the process below and grab this exclusive skin right now.
How to Obtain Freediver Skin in Fortnite (From the UK)
The Freediver skin can be claimed in Fortnite via the UK O2 Priority promotion, requiring you to redeem a code and then complete a 100,000 XP quest to unlock it.
Be sure to claim the code through O2 Priority before the deadline, then jump into Fortnite to finish the XP objective for the skin to become permanent.
Note: the promotion ended December 31, 2025, so availability may vary by region and current promotions; if the code is no longer active, you may need to check for any updated offers or regional equivalents.
If you are in the UK, there are no additional steps to get the Freediver skin in Fortnite. You just need to get an O2 or Virgin Media phone number. Once you have it, follow the steps below:
- Open the O2 Priority gaming page and click on the Fortnite Freediver outfit quest.
- Select the ‘Use Now‘ button and log in with your O2 or Virgin Media number.
- After that, redeem the code you get in Fortnite and start the Freediver quests.
- Complete the quest by earning 100K XP and get the Freediver skin in Fortnite.
How to Unlock Freediver Skin in Fortnite (From Outside the UK)
Players outside the UK can still get the Freediver skin by using a VPN to connect to a UK server before visiting the official O2 or Virgin Media Fortnite promotion page. After connecting, they need to sign in with their Epic Games account and claim the reward through the event form. The code or in-game item should then appear in their locker once they log back into Fortnite with the same account.
If you are from outside the UK region, you can use a VPN service to enter the O2 priority page easily. However, you must have the O2 or Virgin Media phone number. To get the phone number, you can use services like MoreMins and buy a temporary number for $0.99. This will let you get a UK number, usable for the O2 Priority sign in.
Once you have the number, register the account and follow the same steps as a UK resident. This will help you get the Freediver skin in Fortnite outside of the UK. If you have already started the Freediver quest, you will have until February 15th, 2026, to complete it and claim the outfit in Fortnite.
How to get UK O2 number without VPN
UK O2 numbers require UK residency or identity verification for official activation, making it impossible to obtain a genuine one without a UK address, payment method, or physical presence-virtual workarounds often need VPNs anyway. No reliable free methods exist without these, as O2 blocks non-UK registrations during signup or eSIM purchase.
Virtual Alternatives
Apps like Dingtone or similar VoIP services provide UK numbers (+44) instantly via app download, without VPN in most regions, for SMS/OTP use. These are not true O2 numbers but work for verifications; purchase credits (~$1-5) to activate.
Official O2 Barriers
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Signup demands UK billing/postal details; international orders ship only to UK.
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eSIM activation prompts for existing UK number or in-person/live chat verification (UK hours).
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Prepaid SIMs need UK pickup/shipping, then text “Number to 2020” post-activation.
Recommendations
Use virtual providers for non-O2 UK numbers if bypassing geo-checks (e.g., expired Fortnite promos). For real O2, contact support via webchat (if accessible) or visit UK. Avoid scams promising “free O2 numbers.”
Can I register for an O2 eSIM from abroad without a UK number
No, registering for a new O2 eSIM from abroad without an existing UK number is not possible through standard online channels.
Registration Barriers
O2’s signup process requires a UK phone number (+44) for initial account creation and verification, creating a catch-22 for non-UK residents. Checkout for new SIM-only contracts or eSIMs demands UK billing/postal details, and the site geo-restricts or prompts for existing O2 credentials.
Official Workarounds
Contact O2 via webchat (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm GMT) for manual setup assistance, potentially with a secure eSIM link, though success varies for new customers abroad. Existing O2 users abroad can convert to eSIM via My O2 login without issues, but new activations often need UK presence.
Alternatives
Third-party “O2 travel eSIMs” from sites like esim.net offer +44 numbers activatable abroad (no UK number needed), but these are reseller plans, not direct O2. True O2 prepaid/postpaid eSIMs require UK activation first.
