Fortnite has introduced a Lionel Messi skin, allowing fans to embody the football superstar in-game. This addition coincides with new features, including a fresh season and the Brick Life mode, a collaboration with LEGO. The exclusive skin is available in the Fortnite shop, with a comprehensive bundle priced at 2,800 V-Bucks, featuring two skins, emotes, and accessories. Players can purchase individual skins, but availability ends on December 29. Messi expressed his excitement about being represented in the game.
Fortnite Welcomes Lionel Messi: A Game-Changing Skin
For years, Fortnite Battle Royale has captivated players with an extensive array of skins, featuring both original characters from Epic Games and iconic figures from various franchises. Among its many stars, players can now don the skin of none other than football legend, Lionel Messi!
Exciting New Features in Fortnite
This recent addition marks one of the latest highlights in the world of Fortnite. In addition to Messi’s debut, Epic Games has rolled out several new features, including a fresh season and the innovative Brick Life mode, a collaboration between LEGO and Fortnite that enhances role-playing experiences. The nostalgic Fortnite OG mode has also made a return, giving players even more fun options to explore.
Since December 14, fans of both football and Fortnite can enjoy the exclusive Lionel Messi skin, which even comes with its own dedicated trailer. Messi expressed his excitement about being featured in the game, saying, “It’s incredible to see myself represented in Fortnite. Growing up, I never would have imagined that such a thing would be possible. Football has always been synonymous with joy and connection. Now fans can experience it through my own outfits, in a way that goes beyond the pitch. I hope they have fun!”
If you’re eager to grab the Messi skin, it’s available in the Fortnite shop through various bundles. The most comprehensive pack is currently priced at 2,800 V-Bucks, reduced from 5,300. This bundle includes:
- Two Lionel Messi skins, including their LEGO variants
- The emote “Lionification”
- The back accessory “Number 10” with a crown, plus a variant without a crown
- The back accessory “Portable Goal”
- The pickaxes Flaming Fùtbol and GOAT’s Glaive
- The emote “Number 1 Lama Fan”
While this is the largest pack available, players can also purchase the skins individually. However, don’t delay your decision! The Messi skin will only be available until December 29 at 01:00 local time.
Are you itching to buy this trendy Fortnite skin but find yourself just a few V-Bucks short? Stay tuned, as there may soon be new options that allow you to acquire it without needing an entire premium currency pack!