Former professional basketball star Shaquille O’Neal, widely known as Shaq, is making his way to Fortnite as part of the Icon Series. Here’s everything you need to know about acquiring his skin.
While Fortnite’s Chapter 5, Season 4 might be showcasing a Marvel theme, Epic Games continues to diversify collaborations beyond the franchise. Following the addition of streamer Rubius, Shaq is now set to shine in the Battle Royale.
Like other collaborations featuring real-life athletes, celebrities, and content creators, Shaquille O’Neal will be included in the Icon Series rarity.
When is Shaq coming to Fortnite?
SHAAAAAQ ATTAAAAACK@SHAQ is coming soon. pic.twitter.com/nMgn2NOfWh
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) October 3, 2024
According to leaked information, the Shaq skin is expected to launch on October 4, 2024, in the United States, followed by a release on October 5, 2024, in the United Kingdom.
Epic Games has unveiled a cinematic trailer for the skin, featuring Shaq jumping off the stage and getting teleported to Fortnite. Typically, once a skin is officially announced, it won’t take long for it to be accessible in-game.
How to obtain the Shaq skin
If you’re interested in just the individual Shaq skin without other cosmetic items, it can be purchased separately at a lower price.
Below is a list of all items included in the collaboration and their prices, based on leaked information:
- Shaq Fortnite Bundle: 3,400 V-Bucks
- Two Shaq Fortnite Outfits: 1,500 V-Bucks and 2,000 V-Bucks
- Two Pickaxes (One included with an outfit, the other costing 800 V-Bucks)
- Weapon Wrap: 500 V-Bucks
- Two Emotes (300 and 500 V-Bucks)
This wraps up everything we currently know about the Shaq skin and how to obtain it in Fortnite. Be sure to stay tuned for any updates.
While you’re here, explore the available free skins before they’re gone, and check out what to expect from the upcoming Fortnitemares event.
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