Recent leaks reveal a free skin in Fortnite likely dropping with the next patch on April 15.
Recent leaks shed light on an upcoming free skin coming to Fortnite, and a new trailer indicates that it will most likely become available once the next patch drops. Collecting skins is arguably one of the most exciting things in Fortnite. While it’s not a necessary part of the game, since it doesn’t have a pay-to-win component, it’s always fun to check out the Item Shop once it refreshes or take a look at Battle Pass leaks before the update drops to see the new cosmetics or those being added to Fortnite in the near future.
During the first few seasons of Fortnite, most players didn’t have many cosmetic items and had to resort to using the default skin, not only because they were still trying out the game and were hesitant to spend real money on it, but also because freebies weren’t as commonly handed out compared to nowadays. However, as time passed, more players got the Battle Pass and purchased Item Shop cosmetics. Additionally, Epic Games also started doing more giveaways and promotional offers to motivate gamers to play Fortnite, such as Reboot Rally, quest events, and tournaments.
One of the multiple quest events that Epic Games hosts in Fortnite consists of giving away cosmetics to players that earn account levels before it expires, and it seems that the time has come once again. It had previously been leaked that a new skin would be given away to gamers who were able to earn 50 account levels within a certain period of time. The reveal trailer for Fortnite Reload Chapter 2 features the leaked free skin front and center, which led fans to believe that it will become available once the next Fortnite update drops. The patch is expected to become available on April 15, so this is likely when the quest will be added to players’ logs.
First Official Look At the Leaked Free Ranked Skin in Fortnite
It is likely that the white-haired skin shown in the trailer will be the new Ranked skin, similarly to the free Felina skin given away in September 2024. If so, then players will receive various other cosmetic rewards in this skin’s set as they level up, and the skin itself once they earn 50 account levels. Then, they can play Ranked mode to unlock additional styles for the skin, each style matching their highest rank.
The best part about this giveaway is that it’s clear that Epic Games continues to put effort into the game and works hard to keep the fanbase interested. This is why Fortnite hasn’t seen a decline in players despite battle royale games’ decreasing popularity recently.
