Juice WRLD Fortnite skin confirmed during Fortnite Remix event

Matthew "MJP" Pryor

Matthew "MJP" Pryor

Juice WRLD is finally getting a Fortnite skin!

Jarad Anthony Higgins, better known by his stage name, Juice WRLD, is finally coming to Fortnite after years of players and fans requesting this collaboration. The late rapper, who passed away in 2019, has been atop the list of the most demanded Icon Series skins. He has appeared in the game occasionally, but not as a skin. However, a Juice WRLD in-game character model closed out the Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix trailer in an unexpected plot twist. Players will soon have the opportunity to play as him.

Juice WRLD is coming to Fortnite as a skin

Juice WRLD skin (Image Credit: Epic Games)
Juice WRLD skin (Image Credit: Epic Games)

The Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix trailer teased the Juice WRLD skin in the closing seconds. It was unmistakable that the character pictured above was none other than the triple-platinum artist. Famous for songs such as Lucid Dreams, Juice WRLD's music has resonated with fans. Demand for him to become a Fortnite dates back several years. With others like Travis Scott, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg earning in-game skins, Juice WRLD fans remained hopeful.

An official blog post outlines its approach to this collaboration and that players who log in between Nov. 30 at 1 a.m. ET and Dec. 1 at 1 a.m. ET will receive the cel-shaded Slayer Juice WRLD Fortnite Outfit for FREE:

Chapter 2 Remix is ending on a special note — catch the Remix: The Finale live event on November 30 at 2 PM ET! To honor Juice’s legacy and love for Fortnite, all players who log in between 1 AM ET on November 30 and 1 AM ET on December 1 will receive the cel-shaded Slayer Juice WRLD Outfit*. Stay tuned for more details on celebrating Juice WRLD and Remix: The Finale, later this month.

Fortnite adding Juice WRLD to the game

Juice WRLD's mother commented on her approval of this collaboration, stating that her son loved to play Fortnite:

"Jarad always loved to play Fortnite – it was more than just entertainment for him, it was a way to connect with others. From a young age, video games were a part of how he bonded with friends and family, and being in Fortnite is an incredible tribute to that connection. I know he would be overjoyed to see how his love for games continues to bring people together across different spaces, just like his music does."

Carmella Wallace on Juice WRLD becoming a Fortnite skin

The Chapter 2 Remix season will also feature in-game tributes to Juice WRLD as an homage to his legacy. Although the wait is on until you can finally acquire the skin, Epic Games has also revealed Snoop Dogg's skin alongside an Ice Spice skin and a new version of Eminem. The new season arrives on November 2, so be sure to check it out as players step back to a reinvented version of the OG Fortnite Chapter 2 map.

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