Fortnite’s extremely rare Master Chief skin has returned in the game and here’s how to get it along with his additional cosmetics.
Fortnite’s Chapter 6 Season 1 has been a wild ride so far, with extremely rare skins returning in such a short period of time. Not only do we see DC skins back in the game, but also OG Renegade Raider and Assault Trooper – something many players have been desperate to get for so long.
Well, it turns out that’s not all. Another familiar skin is joining the list, which is none other than Master Chief from Halo. First introduced in Chapter 2, Season 5, the skin from the hit first-person shooter is now back after nearly three years.
If you missed out on getting this skin, now’s your chance to grab it while you can. So, here’s everything you need to know about how to get the Master Chief skin in Fortnite, including its price, cosmetics, and more.
Master Chief skin release date
The Master Chief skin was initially released on December 11, 2020. However, it is back in the game as of December 24, 2024, and will be around until January 1, 2025. Players have time until then to get this skin before it rotates out.
How to get Master Chief skin in Fortnite
Players can purchase the Master Chief skin in the Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks. This is the price for the individual outfit, which already has the Battle Legend Back Bling included.
Meanwhile, those who wish to get more cosmetics from the Halo collab could opt to get the full bundle. For 2,600 V-Bucks, you’ll also be able to get a pickaxe, glider, and emote, along with the skin and back bling.
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All Master Chief bundle cosmetics
Here’s the list of all the cosmetics in the bundle, including their prices:
- Master Chief skin + Battle Legend Back Bling – 1,500 V-Bucks
- Gravity Hammer Pickaxe – 800 V-Bucks
- UNSC Pelican Glider – 1,200 V-Bucks
- Lil’ Warthog Emote – 500 V-Bucks
- Complete bundle – 2,600 V-Bucks
Can you unlock the Matte Black Master Chief style?
Yes, after some confusion, Epic Games is now allowing players to unlock the Matte Black Master Chief style. Shortly after Master Chief’s return, Epic said the Matte Black style would remain limited to those who purchased the outfit and played on Xbox Series X|S before December 2024.
The company has since reversed course, noting that users can unlock the much-coveted style by playing a match on Xbox Series X|S after acquiring the regular outfit.
A tweet on the Fortnite Status account apologizes for the confusion, while confirming the style “will remain available as an unlockable style for playing on the platform in line with our original post.”
📢 The Matte Black style for The Master Chief outfit is unlockable!Play a match on an Xbox Series X|S after acquiring the outfit to unlock the style, and this will remain available as an unlockable style for playing on the platform in line with our original post. We apologize… https://t.co/cKKghrPfXk pic.twitter.com/eJGHfvqfmG
— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) December 24, 2024
For the uninitiated, Master Chief has one additional style, Matte Black, which has him rocking a darker color palette. Players can once again obtain this outfit by playing one match on Xbox using the original Master Chief skin.
That’s everything you need to know to get the Master Chief skin in the game, along with the Matte Black style. While you’re here, check out how to get Santa Shaq, Skibidi Toilet, and Cyberpunk 2077 skins while they’re still around.
