When the free-to-play Battle Royale titan hit the gaming scenes in 2017, none could expect the potential ofFortnite, which isstill going strong today. The game has a plethora of activities, competitive play, and more importantly to some, outfits.Fortnite’s relationship with other brands and franchises allows for unique and creative skins of original ideas and established characters.
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With the team at Epic Games has a good relationship with the friendly rivals of Xbox and PlayStation, it’s no surprise that some skins may appeal to gamers of either console more than others. This could be in the console exclusive skins, or just the memories attached to the console itself.
10Eon, The Exclusive
“Timeless design.” Eon is a Legendary outfit forFortniteand came exclusively with the Xbox One S Bundle. This makes the Eon skin rare, and a sought-after item for its value. Not only that but Eon is designed with white armor with silver details and glowing green lights on the collar piece and eyes.
The design itself is reminiscent of the Xbox colors. Dark greys and greens are thrown on the skin. Its mechanical look makes it seem as if an Xbox has grown limbs and is seeking some Victory Royales. It’s an original skin by Epic Games, and its homage to Xbox is clear, hence the exclusivity.
9Lara Croft, Raider Of Tombs
“The extraordinary is in what we do, not who we are.” As part of the Gaming Legends Series of outfits, Lara Croft truly belongs in that category with her franchise,Tomb Raider. Fans of the series may remember thatRise of the Tomb Raiderwasan Xbox exclusive for an entire yearin 2015.
Having Lara Croft as part of the player’s library bolsters their loyalty to Xbox, as it’s the outfit of a character that has a long-standing with gaming and Xbox in particular. Lara Croft houses a true legacy in the gaming community and one that Xbox fans can enjoy inFortnite.
8Ryu, Brings The Punches
“Determined to travel the world and test his skills until he becomes the best.” Ryu is well known in the fighting game scene as the protagonist of the successful seriesStreet Fighter. The character is set to return inStreet Fighter 6, a sequel to the last game that came out in 2016. His appearance in the game comes in two styles, both featured inStreet Fighter 5.
With Ryu entering the loop ofFortnite, Xbox fans may want to pick up this character as an outfit from the Gaming Legends Series. Ryu even comes with his own emote, with is a faithful homage to one of his moves from theStreet Fighterfranchise, a popular game series on Xbox.
7Psycho Bandit, (Featuring Claptrap)
“Heyo!” As part of the Psycho Bundle, the famed Psycho from theBorderlandsfranchise makes his debut inFortnite. This character is oftenjust cannon fodderinBorderlandsand acts as a basic enemy. They’re well known inBorderlandsfor being on each cover of the game and providing funny in-game voice lines that match the psycho name.
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Psycho Bandit also comes with the famed and ever-annoying Claptrap as a backing. It’s a great skin for its detail, and how it looks cel-shaded just like theBorderlandsgames do. Having this Psycho Bandit is a must-have for those who play theBorderlandsfranchise on their Xbox consoles.
6Chun-Li, Kicks Of Fury
“Interpol officer with a strong sense of justice and an even stronger roundhouse kick.” As the tritagonist and main female protagonist of theStreet Fighterseries, Chun-Li arrived onFortniteisland as the first femaleStreet Fightercharacter. Much like how she was the first female fighter in the seriesStreet Fighter 2.
Chun Li is a must-have for fans of theStreet Fightergames, which are available on Xbox. Like Ryu, she comes with an exclusive emote that matches a fighting move from the games. She also has a default and nostalgic appearance, perfect for those that enjoy fighting games and want to represent their franchise inFortnite.
5Ezio Auditore, Assassin Aficionado
“Requiescat in pace.” Another part of the Gaming Legends Series ofFortniteoutfits. Ezio Auditore certainly needs no introduction, as he is perhaps themost iconic assassinfrom theAssassin’s Creedfranchise. Ezio is the only character that holds his trilogy of games, which were released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Later, these games were remastered for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Assassin’s Creedis a great franchise for those who seek a single-player story and serve the righteous path. Ezio Auditore is the embodiment of this journey and a must-have for fans of Xbox games. Ezio is in theFortniteitem store, with his iconic hidden blades as his harvesting tool.
4Darth Vader, Former Jedi Knight
“Join him, and together you will rule the galaxy.” As part of Chapter 3, Season 3 Battle Pass,Darth Vader appearson theFortniteisland to show everyone the power of the Dark Side of the Force. Vader is an iconicStar Warscharacter, and perhaps the face of the franchise for his menace and history.
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Fans of the fighting game series,Soulcalibur, may recognize Darth Vader from his guest appearance inSoulcalibur 4. He appeared exclusively on the PlayStation 3 version of the game but was later downloaded on the Xbox 360 version. Vader is a great representation for Xbox fans to have.
3Kate Diaz, Former Outsider
“Outsider turned Soldier in the COG Army and member of Delta-One.” Kate Diaz appears as the first female character from theGears of Warfranchise inFortnite. She is a part of the Gaming Legends Series and can be found in the item shop upon certain shop resets.
Kate Diaz comes in two styles, one being winter orange skin. She made her first appearance inGears of War4and was the playable protagonist ofGears 5. Her appearance inFortniteis a great representation of the Xbox-exclusive franchise,Gears of War.
2Marcus Fenix, COG Hero
“Legendary hero of the Pendulum and Locust Wars brought back into the fight by his son.” Appearing as the protagonist for the first set ofGears of Wargames, Marcus Fenix is thetough and gruffhero and member of the COG Army. His appearance inFortniteis the same as hisGears 5style, rather than his younger years from the firstGears of War.
Some Xbox fans already adore theGears of Warfranchise, and to have the popular character Marcus Fenix represent their franchise inFortnite, against the likes of Marvel characters and DC Comics characters, makes them even more inclined to get that Victory Royale.
1Master Chief, Needs A Weapon
“Master Chief Petty Officer John-117.” A character is worthy of the Gaming Legends title, Master Chief fromHalo. The protagonist of the series, which is still going strong with the latest release,Halo: Infinite. Master Chief appears onFortnitein a grand trailer, in which he is frozen in a supermarket fridge.
For Xbox fans, Master Chief is a must-have because of hisexclusive standing with Microsoft. Xbox users also receive the Matte Black style edit for Master Chief, meaning that they can represent their character and franchise in an exclusive style.
Fortniteis out now on Mobile, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
