Years ago, Fortnite added pets as backpack bling you could carry around. Having a personal handbag dog wasn't quite the same thing as having an actual mobile pet who can run and chase and so on, but Fortnite's finally getting those with the addition of Sidekicks.

As Epic's introductory spiel says, "Sidekicks are new pals in Fortnite that join your adventures in Battle Royale, LEGO® Fortnite, developer-made experiences, and more. Enjoy their company as they react to the world around you!"

It then immediately leaps into an explanation of the customizable appearance options for your new Sidekick, and makes sure to warn that, "Your choices are permanent, so make sure to preview the Appearance before locking it in." So yeah, if you change the color of your pet dino-lizard or banana dog, they'

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