Fortnite is famous for its incredible collaborations by regularly introducing globally loved icons from different industries like pop culture, gaming, and sports to battle royale. Coming ahead is one of the biggest events in Fortnite with the introduction of Lionel Messi, the GOAT of soccer (or football). Here’s everything you need to know to get the Messi skins, the bundle price, and how much all of this costs.
Who doesn’t know that Lionel Messi is a living legend in his field? Known for his unmatched skills on the field, Messi previously shined on the field playing for FC Barcelona, PSG, and the currently in Inter Miami, with a total of 749 club goals and 128 amazing international numbers for Argentina. He’s the most fantastic player in football who helped his team over 40 times to bring a trophy to home. So, this Fortnite collaboration is a major happening to add a fresh soccer-themed flair to the ever-expanding Fortnite.
When Will the Messi Skins Be Available in Fortnite?
The Messi skins are arriving in the Fortnite Item Shop on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 6 PM CT. Be ready with your V-Bucks to get your hands on them before they’re gone. While the exact duration of their availability isn’t confirmed, Fortnite skins often don’t stick around for more than a few days.
Based on the leaks from Data miner/leaker @SpushFNBR on X, here is the price breakdown:
- Full Messi Bundle: 2,800 V-Bucks.
This includes:- Two unique Messi skins.
- Two pickaxes.
- Two back blings.
- Two emotes (one built into a skin).
- Individual Skin Costs:
- Messi Hoodie Skin: 1,800 V-Bucks (comes with back bling).
- Golden Lion Skin: 1,500 V-Bucks (comes with back bling).
- Other Items:
- Pickaxes: 800 V-Bucks for one.
- Emote (standalone): 400 V-Bucks.
While grabbing the full bundle gives you the best value, you can also pick and choose specific items if you’re running low on V-Bucks.
What Does the Messi Bundle Include?
The Messi bundle comes with exclusive soccer-inspired goodies that show different sides of the football superstar:
- Two Skins:
- Casual Messi Skin: A cool hoodie look.
- Golden Lion Skin: A regal, show-stopping design featuring Messi in gold with a crown.
- Two Back Blings:
- A glowing golden “10” with a crown (his iconic jersey number).
- A handheld gaming device with a tiny Messi playing on its screen.
- Two Pickaxes
- Two Emotes: One emote for the Golden Lion skin, while the other can be purchased separately for 400 V-Bucks.
These skins or bundle will be available for purchase in the Fortnite Item Shop once they’re released. The full bundle offers the most value for your V-Bucks to get all the items. If you rock the Golden Lion skin to channel Messi’s legendary status or be casual with the hoodie look, these skins are sure to turn heads in the game. Further, the exclusive emotes, pickaxes and back blings should be must-haves for any Fortnite collector to complete the themed package look.
Lionel Messi x Fortnite is one of the most exciting collaborations in the game’s history. Even if you’re not a soccer fan, you might love to have Messi’s bundle to stand out on the battlefield with unique legendary designs and rare cosmetics that might not return again.
