The NITE Unit Marksman skin has players racing to earn it without spending a cent – and the key lies in the Blitz Royale tournament. Here’s how you can secure this limited-time Fortnite reward before it disappears.
Furthermore, such promos appear in-game based on the popularity of a new game mode or a collab, and now Epic has announced a similar promotion to celebrate its latest offering, Blitz Royale, which has gained immense popularity.
Blitz Royale was originally scheduled to sunset in July 2025, but due to its popularity, Epic Games extended it until 2027, with CEO Tim Sweeney hinting at its long-term availability. Building on this success, Epic recently announced the Blitz Mobile Cups, which are exclusive tournaments for mobile users where they can win some exclusive cosmetic items.
How to Claim Fortnite Nite Unit Marksman Skin and Items for Free
Players can claim the NITE Unit Marksman Skin and related items for free by taking part in the Blitz Royale tournament hosted by Epic Games. To qualify, players need to register their accounts on the official Fortnite event page, ensure their game is updated, and meet the eligibility rules, such as region and account level requirements. After the tournament, rewards are automatically added to the accounts of eligible participants based on their performance and ranking during the event.
Epic Games just announced the Fortnite Twitter, an exciting competitive event designed specifically for mobile gamers, which will take place starting August 23, 2025, and will continue every Thursday.
🚨 THIS SATURDAY: SOLO BLITZ MOBILE CUP
— Fortnite Competitive (@FNCompetitive) August 20, 2025
Yeah, you've read this right.
Earn 5 points to claim the First Response Tac Pack Back Bling, 20 points for the Gavel Banger Emote. Place at the top of your region to unlock the NITE Unit Marksman Outfit and Pickaxe!
We'll run these Cups… pic.twitter.com/D3w9Lxahu4
This fast-paced Zero Build tournament includes the Blitz Royale mode, in which 32 players compete on a small area for short, furious rounds lasting less than five minutes. The tournament focuses on solo play, with players starting with similar medallions or unique weaponry to level the playing field.
Participants can receive free rewards depending on their performance. Scoring 5 points unlocks the First Response Tac Pack Back Bling, while 20 points unlocks the Gavel Banger Emote. Top placement players, ranging from 350 to 1,600 (depending on region), will earn the NITE Unit Marksman Outfit, while those ranked 350 to 3,450 will receive the NITE Unit Tac Axe Pickaxe.
The tournament’s scoring system encourages eliminations and survival, while Blitz Levels provide meta weapons and power-ups. This mobile-only cup exemplifies Epic’s emphasis on accessibility and competitive enjoyment, enabling users to jump into the action and strive for victory on the go.
When does the Solo Blitz Mobile Cup start in my region
The Solo Blitz Mobile Cup does not have a single universal start time; it runs at different local times for each server region and on specific event days. To see exactly when it starts for you, you need to check the in-game tournament schedule.
General start timing
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The first Solo Blitz Mobile Cup that rewards the NITE Unit Marksman outfit is announced to run on a Saturday (August 23) with weekly Blitz Mobile Cups then taking place on Thursdays starting August 28, 2025.
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Event windows are usually 2-3 hours long and are tied to your selected matchmaking region (e.g., Europe, NA Central, Asia).
How to see your exact start time
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Open Fortnite, go to the Compete tab, and look for “Solo Blitz Mobile Cup” or “Blitz Mobile Cup” in the list of tournaments for today or the upcoming days. This panel shows the start and end time in your local time zone based on your chosen region.
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If you do not see it, press the “Today” button at the bottom of the Compete tab (on mobile), which filters to tournaments happening today and displays their local start times.
Region settings to double-check
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In Settings → Game → Matchmaking Region, confirm you are on the region where you intend to play (e.g., Europe, NA Central, Asia). The Compete tab schedule updates to match this setting.
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Some mobile Blitz events may appear first or more frequently in regions like Asia or Oceania, so switching temporarily to those can show different start times and extra cups.
Since the exact clock time depends on your matchmaking region and date, checking the Compete tab in-game is the only way to know the precise start time for you.
What is my local start time for the Cup
The exact local start time for your Solo Blitz Mobile Cup cannot be read or calculated from here, because it depends on two things that only your game client knows:
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your matchmaking region setting, and
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the current event schedule shown on your account’s Compete tab.
To see your precise local start time:
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Open Fortnite on your mobile device.
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Go to the Compete tab on the top menu.
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Find the Solo Blitz Mobile Cup / Blitz Mobile Cup tile in the list.
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The time shown directly on that tile (and on the details page when you tap it) is your local start and end time, automatically converted from the server schedule to your time zone.
If you do not see the Cup listed, press the “Today” or “Upcoming” filter buttons in the Compete tab and make sure your Matchmaking Region in Settings → Game is correctly set (e.g., Europe, NA Central, Asia), then check again.