Fortnitemares 2026 is now live, and Epic Games is giving away a free Jimothy Fortnite sidekick. To unlock the viral raccoon, you must complete a hidden quest tied to the new Dumpster Dive Sprite. However, there are steps you need to take first.How to Get Jimothy Raccoon in Fortnite for FreeScreenshot: Brent KoeppTo get the Jimothy Fortnite sidekick for free, players need to complete a hidden quest by finding and extracting a Dumpster Dive Sprite while in a match. The “Extract A Silly Little Guy” quest does not actually show up in the menu, as it’s technically a secret storyline.However, the Jimothy Fortnite sidekick reward also has some specific steps and stipulations. For example, using a portable extractor to extract your Dumpster Dive Sprite will not count. You must extract the raccoon at a physical Extraction Site. Yeah, I know it’s a pain.Here are the steps on how to get Jimothy Raccoon in Fortnite:How to Complete the Jimothy Fortnite QuestScreenshot: Brent KoeppStep 1: Enter a Battle Royale match and look for a Dumpster Dive Sprite. They can be found in Trick or Treat Cheat Codes around the map.Step 2: Once you find a Dumpster Dive Sprite, immediately rush to your closest Extraction Site.Step 3: Physically extract the Dumpster Dive Sprite to complete the “Extract A Silly Little Guy” hidden quest.Step 4: The Jimothy Fortnite sidekick will automatically be unlocked when you visit your Locker page.Screenshot: Brent KoeppAs we mentioned above, DO NOT use a portable extraction gizmo. At least at the time of writing, it will not count toward completing your quest. We tested this out, and only a physical Sprite extraction location works. Finally, any variant of the Dumpster Dive Sprite will also work. I got the sidekick by extracting a Cheat Master Dumpster Dive Sprite, for example.Where to Find Dumpster Dive Sprites in FortniteScreenshot: Brent KoeppThe Dumpster Dive Sprite can be found in Fortnite by completing Trick or Treat Cheat Codes across the map. I personally found a Cheat Master Dumpster Dive Sprite in a purple Cheat Code while exploring Sunken Sanctuary.From the few matches I’ve played, the Dumpster Dive Sprite can also be found in basic blue Cheat Codes and is fairly common. Although I might have also just gotten lucky. The next time you see a Cheat Code, make sure to enter it for a chance to unlock the Jimothy Fortnite sidekick for free!The post How to Get the Jimothy Fortnite Sidekick for Free appeared first on VICE.