IGN's July 31 update says Ironmouse was released too early on July 30 and then vaulted. The current Fortnite.GG released-only roster remains at 109 and does not show Ironmouse. Until live evidence changes, do not spend matches farming chests for it.
Ironmouse availability timeline
| Date | Observed status | What players should do |
|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | Briefly appeared during the v41.30 release window, according to current reporting. | Some players may have extracted it during the early window. |
| July 31 | IGN reported Ironmouse and Gem Grim were vaulted because they released too early. | Stop treating acquisition instructions from the early window as live. |
| August 2 | Released-only roster still totals 109; Ironmouse remains excluded from this checklist. | Wait for live or first-party confirmation before farming. |
Is August 4 the confirmed return date?
IGN reports that Ironmouse will return on August 4, attributing that timing to the VTuber's livestream. That is useful planning evidence, but it is not the same as a published Epic acquisition schedule in the sources reviewed here. Availability can also depend on an event window or hotfix.
This page will treat the Sprite as live only after at least one reliable current signal shows players can obtain it: first-party patch/event notes, the live released roster, or consistent current reporting backed by in-game evidence.
Why Ironmouse is excluded from 109
A database entry or briefly exposed item does not create a fair completion requirement.
Players can complete all 109 entries that current sources say are obtainable.
When live, counts, data, schema, printable output, sitemap dates, copy, and tests change together.
Ironmouse Sprite FAQ
Can you get the Ironmouse Sprite right now?
As checked August 2, current reliable evidence says no. It was vaulted after an early release and is outside the 109 obtainable-entry list.
When will the Ironmouse Sprite return?
IGN reports August 4 based on the creator's livestream. Treat that as reported timing until Epic or the live game confirms the acquisition window.
Why is Ironmouse missing from the checklist?
The checklist counts what players can obtain now, so temporarily unavailable entries cannot block 100% completion.