What’s the deal with the Elite Daigo bundle?
So you heard a whisper in the bushes: there’s a way to unlock the Elite Daigo cosmetics without paying a single V-Buck. Yep — Epic is handing out parts of the bundle as Ranked Cup rewards. If you’re a Daigo fan (or just love free shiny things), this is your chance to flex without breaking the bank.
How you actually grab the goodies
Short version: enter the Solo Ranked Cup on January 10, play smart during the three-hour window, and place high enough in your rank. The specifics are rank-based, not region-by-region this time — so your slice of loot depends on which rank you’re in and how you finish within that rank. Check the in-game Compete tab for the event time in your region, play up to 10 matches during the cup, and aim for points.
Rewards by rank (what you can earn)
Bronze — Make it into the top 25% in Bronze and you’ll snag the Mask Maker Elite emoticon. If you sprint to the top 5% of Bronze, the Elite Reality Jet back bling lands in your locker.
Silver — Top 25% of Silver nets the Mask Maker Elite emoticon. Climb to the top 5% and the Elite Reality Jet back bling joins your cosmetics. Push into the top 1% of Silver and you get the Elite Hunter’s Knife pickaxe.
Gold — Finish in the top 25% of Gold for the Mask Maker Elite emoticon. Top 20% gets you the Elite Reality Jet back bling. If you reach the top 2% in Gold, the Elite Hunter’s Knife pickaxe is yours.
Platinum — Top 50% of Platinum earns the Mask Maker Elite emoticon. Top 30% gets the Elite Reality Jet back bling. Crack the top 5% and the Elite Hunter’s Knife pickaxe drops into your inventory.
Diamond — Top 50% in Diamond receives the Mask Maker Elite emoticon. Reach the top 40% for the Elite Reality Jet back bling. Make the top 10% and the Elite Hunter’s Knife pickaxe is awarded.
Elite — Lots of people here get something: top 75% in Elite gets the Mask Maker Elite emoticon, top 50% gets the Elite Reality Jet back bling, and top 15% scores the Elite Hunter’s Knife pickaxe. The big prize — the Elite Daigo skin — is reserved for the top 2% in Elite.
Champion — Top 75% in Champion gets the Mask Maker Elite emoticon, top 60% gets the Elite Reality Jet back bling, and top 20% gets the Elite Hunter’s Knife pickaxe. The Elite Daigo skin is awarded to players in the top 4% of Champion.
Unreal — Top 25% in Unreal receives the Mask Maker Elite emoticon, top 70% gets the Elite Reality Jet back bling, and top 25% gets the Elite Hunter’s Knife pickaxe. Finish in the top 10% of Unreal and you unlock the Elite Daigo skin.
How the Ranked Cup itself works (quick rundown)
The event is a Solo Ranked Cup in Battle Royale on January 10. Exact start times vary by region, so peek at the Compete tab in-game. The cup runs for three hours, during which you can play up to 10 matches — every match gives you a shot at more points, so be efficient. Players who do well may qualify for the Reload Elite Series Heats, so this can be more than just free cosmetics — it’s also performance-on-display time.
Pro tips to improve your chances
Don’t just hot-drop into chaos every match. Play to your strengths: land in spots you know, rotate smart, and don’t be afraid to third-party fights for easy eliminations. Warm up before the cup, play a few practice matches to find a rhythm, and conserve games when you’ve racked up points — sometimes conservative play equals a better final placement than constant aggression.
Final words
If you want Elite Daigo for free, the Ranked Cup is your runway — just remember the runway only lasts three hours. Check your local start time, queue up, and try to finish in the rank-specific thresholds listed above. Good luck, and may your builds not collapse mid-fight.
