Fortnite has brought back its incredibly rare Master Chief skin, offering players another chance to enhance their in-game experience with this iconic character and his associated cosmetics.
The excitement of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 continues with the return of several highly coveted skins. In addition to classic DC heroes, players can also snag the fan-favorite OG Renegade Raider and Assault Trooper skins—items that have long been on the wishlist of many gamers.
Now, adding to this enthusiastic revival is the legendary Master Chief from the Halo franchise. Originally introduced in Chapter 2, Season 5, this skin is making a comeback after nearly three years away, providing fans an exciting opportunity to secure it.
Release Date of the Master Chief Skin
The Master Chief skin first debuted on December 11, 2020. This beloved skin is available again as of December 24, 2024, and will remain in the item shop until January 1, 2025. Players have until this date to acquire the Master Chief skin before it potentially rotates out once more.
How to Acquire the Master Chief Skin in Fortnite
The Master Chief skin belongs to the Gaming Legends category within Fortnite. Additionally, players can choose to purchase a complete bundle featuring the skin along with other themed cosmetics for a total of 2,600 V-Bucks.
Cosmetics Included in the Master Chief Bundle
Below is a breakdown of the cosmetics available in the Master Chief bundle, along with their respective prices:
- Master Chief Skin + Battle Legend Back Bling: 1,500 V-Bucks
- Gravity Hammer Pickaxe: 800 V-Bucks
- UNSC Pelican Glider: 1,200 V-Bucks
- Lil’ Warthog Emote: 500 V-Bucks
- Complete Bundle: 2,600 V-Bucks
Unlocking the Matte Black Master Chief Style
Unfortunately, the Matte Black Master Chief style is no longer obtainable. Epic Games has specified that this exclusive style was only accessible to those who purchased the skin and played on Xbox Series X|S prior to December 2024. Thus, new purchases of the Master Chief skin will not grant access to the Matte Black variant, regardless of platform.
For those who acquired the Master Chief cosmetics today, Epic has announced that they can request a return without utilizing a Return Ticket by contacting Player Support.
The Matte Black style for The Master Chief is no longer unlockable. This style is limited to players who purchased the outfit and played on an Xbox Series X|S prior to December 2024. Any purchases of the Master Chief made today can be returned without spending a Return Ticket… https://t.co/dAdcPLLRFQ pic.twitter.com/Dxd4SMQTox
— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) December 24, 2024
For those new to Fortnite, the Matte Black style offers a unique aesthetic, featuring a darker color scheme for Master Chief. This style was available only to players who had engaged with the game on Xbox at the time of the initial release. However, this opportunity has now concluded.
While you’re exploring the latest offerings, don’t forget to check out how to acquire other limited-time skins, including those for Santa Shaq, Skibidi Toilet, and characters from Cyberpunk 2077.
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