Fortnite is offering a free in-game Juice WRLD skin to commemorate the late rapper, ahead of a tribute concert this Saturday. However, obtaining the "Slayer" skin, along with its accompanying back bling, pickaxe, and loading screen, isn't quite as straightforward as a simple login.
The game's developers, Epic Games, have implemented a unique distribution method. Players who log into Fortnite between 1 AM ET on 30th November and 1 AM ET on 1st December will be eligible to receive the skin. However, instead of instant delivery, the skin will be granted the following day upon subsequent login. This five-day window closes at 10 PM ET on Saturday, 30th November, after which the opportunity to claim the free item will expire. The future availability of the skin remains unconfirmed.
The unusual distribution method has understandably caused some confusion amongst players anticipating immediate access to the cosmetic item. There's no in-game notification indicating eligibility, further adding to the uncertainty. Epic Games' initial announcement suggested immediate delivery, creating further discrepancies between their pre-release communications and the current implementation.
This cel-shaded Slayer skin is one of two Juice WRLD cosmetics being released to coincide with the "Remix: The Finale" live event on Saturday, 30th November, at 2 PM ET. A second, non-cel-shaded skin, mirroring a large-scale depiction of Juice WRLD already present on the in-game map, will be available for purchase in the Fortnite item shop. The intended recipient of the profits from the sale of this second skin remains unclear, though it is hoped that they will benefit the rapper's family.
The official Fortnite blog post promoting the event initially stated that the Slayer skin would be awarded on the day of login. This has since been altered, with Epic Games confirming the five-day eligibility window and delayed delivery. While the reasons for this change are not publicly known, the core message remains: logging in during the designated period guarantees the free skin, albeit with a one-day delay.
In summary, Fortnite players seeking the free Juice WRLD skin must log in at any point between 1 AM ET on 30th November and 1 AM ET on 1st December to be eligible. The skin, along with the additional cosmetic items, will then be added to their account upon their next login. The unusual rollout underscores the sometimes unpredictable nature of in-game promotional events, leaving many players with questions surrounding the implementation's reasoning. This free cosmetic item, coupled with the sale of a second Juice WRLD skin, serves as a unique tribute from Fortnite to celebrate the musician's legacy.
