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How to get Fortnite Panda Sidekick for free (Cuddles and Chaos quests)

Free Fortnite Sidekick guide

Reviewed by: Naim Rosinski

The Panda Team Jr Sidekick is a free cosmetic companion available during Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3. Unlike many Sidekicks that require owning another cosmetic or purchasing a bundle, Panda Team Jr can be unlocked simply by completing a small set of limited-time event quests. Here's exactly how to get it before the event ends.

But first, what is the Panda Team Jr sidekick?

Panda Team Jr is an Uncommon Sidekick that's part of the Pocket P.A.N.D.A. cosmetic set. Once unlocked, you can equip it from your Locker like any other Sidekick and bring it into supported Fortnite experiences. 

Credit: Brani/Youtube
Credit: Brani/Youtube

Like all Sidekicks, Panda Team Jr is a cosmetic companion and doesn't provide any gameplay advantages in Battle Royale.

How to get Fortnite Panda Sidekick in 2 steps

Unlocking Panda Team Jr requires completing the Cuddles and Chaos event quests.

Step 1: Open the Cuddles and Chaos Experiences

After launching Fortnite:

  1. Open Discover.
  2. Search for Cuddles and Chaos.
  3. Join one of the official Sidekick-themed UEFN experiences.

Step 2: Complete Event Quests

Progress only counts while playing the Cuddles and Chaos experiences.

The current reward track includes:

Quests Completed

Reward Unlocked

2 Quests

Moth Banner Icon

4 Quests

Mothman's Lure Loading Screen

6 Quests

Bamboo Blast Wrap

8 Quests

P.A.N.D.A. Team Jr. Sidekick

After completing four event quests, Panda Team Jr is automatically added to your Locker.

Credit: Brani/Youtube
Credit: Brani/Youtube

Are Cuddles and Chaos quests missing?

Epic has temporarily disabled the Cuddles and Chaos quests due to a technical issue that can cause Fortnite to crash when viewing the quest page. Progress and rewards are expected to return once the issue is resolved. Check Fortnite Status for updates before starting the event.

Is Fortnite Panda sidekick free?

Yes. Panda Team Jr is completely free.

You do not need to:

  • Purchase a bundle
  • Own Panda Team cosmetics
  • Buy the Battle Pass
  • Spend V-Bucks

Every player can unlock the Sidekick by completing the required event quests before the promotion ends.

How long is Panda Team Jr available?

Panda Team Jr is a limited-time event reward

Epic hasn't announced an alternate unlock method after the Cuddles and Chaos event ends. If previous Sidekick promotions are any indication, players who miss the event may not get another opportunity to claim it. For that reason, it's worth completing the four quests while they're available.

4 tips for Unlocking Panda Team Jr faster

If you want to finish the event quickly:

  1. Focus only on Cuddles and Chaos event quests.
  2. Track your quest progress from the Quests tab after each match.
  3. Complete objectives with friends to finish cooperative tasks faster.
  4. Claim the reward as soon as the fourth quest is completed to confirm it has been added to your Locker.

The Panda Team Jr Sidekick is one of the easiest free cosmetics to unlock in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3. Simply open the Cuddles and Chaos event through the Discover menu and complete four event quests. 

No V-Bucks, Battle Pass, or existing Panda cosmetics are required. Since Epic hasn't confirmed whether the Sidekick will return after the event, completing the quests during the promotion is the safest way to add Panda Team Jr to your collection permanently.

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