The Fortnite Shredder skin is currently available in the Item Shop. This crossover outfit, inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, has been a popular choice among players. Many enjoy donning this skin as they navigate the island in search of Victory Royales. It’s quite a surprise to see this once-exclusive skin now accessible to a wider audience.
Previously, the TMNT skins, particularly the turtles themselves, were regular offerings in the Item Shop. However, Shredder was not part of this lineup. Now, with Shredder’s arrival in the shop, Epic Games seems to be moving away from exclusivity for certain skins.
Initially, Shredder was available as part of the Mini-Pass for TMNT during the Cowabunga Event in February 2024. Players who completed all the challenges and spent 1,000 V-Bucks could unlock this skin, but only those who met these requirements. This exclusivity also applied to skins like Aang and Jack Sparrow on Mini-Passes. The decision to bring back Shredder may signal a shift in Epic’s approach to once-exclusive Fortnite skins.
Recently, Fortnite announced that battle pass skins would no longer be exclusive. Starting from Chapter 5 Season 4, these skins could eventually return to the Item Shop for individual purchase. While this may come at a higher price, it opens up the possibility for players to acquire skins like Mysterio, Peelverine, or Emma Frost outside of the Battle Pass.
Epic Games is gradually making a wide range of skins accessible to players. While previous battle pass skins may remain exclusive, upcoming skins are likely to be more widely available. This inclusive approach may extend to skins featured on Mini-Passes for events as well.