Epic Games Adds Skull Trooper and Skull Ranger Outfits to Fortnite: Battle Royale
Epic Games has made the highly-regarded Skull Trooper and Skull Ranger outfits available for purchase in Fortnite: Battle Royale, along with matching cosmetics.
The Skull Squad Set Now in the Item Shop
In the latest 6.02 update, Epic Games introduced the Skull Squad set to the item shop. This set includes the sought-after Skull Trooper outfit, as well as the Skull Ranger outfit. Additionally, players can purchase the Crypt Cruiser glider and Skull Sickle pickaxe. Challenges will unlock the Ghost Portal back bling.
Debate Over the Return of Rare Skins
Over the past few weeks, the Fortnite community has been debating whether rare skins like the Skull Trooper should make a return, particularly around Halloween. Some argued that bringing back these rare skins would diminish their value, while others believed that newer players should have the opportunity to purchase older skins.
Epic Games’ Decision and Monetization
Ultimately, Epic Games decided to side with those in favor of bringing back rare skins. This decision is expected to generate significant revenue through microtransactions, although it may cause some controversy among players.