The most spine-chilling addition yet to the game, the Leatherface skin, is coming to entertain the masses while straight from the depths of horror cinema and right into the world of Fortnite, which will take a heart-pounding twist in your gameplay with the iconic character. Well, as the rumors regarding the much-awaited date of its release start to make the rounds, players are now strategizing on how to get this gruesome cosmetic. Are you going to unleash chaos with the chainsaw in your hands when Leatherface finally crashes the party?
Who is Leatherface?
Before we dive into the details of this Fortnite skin, let’s know who Leatherface is and why he has a prominent place in horror culture. Leatherface, or Bubba Sawyer, is a fictional character developed by Tobe Hooper for his 1974 film “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” He is infamous for the savage way in which he hunts and for his hauntingly grotesque appearance, which counts a human-skin mask among its features.
It has become something of a tradition for Fortnite to draw in characters from other franchises during seasonal events, like Halloween. Leatherface fits perfectly into this tradition because it represents the spooky atmosphere that is bound to be surrounding October.
Potential Release Date
While Epic Games has no official word on the Leatherface skin for Fortnite, patterns set by previous releases and the character’s genre does hint toward further clarification on potential release dates.
Fortnitemares is the annual Halloween celebration of Fortnite. It has a high chance for Leatherface’s appearance since the event takes place throughout October, changing the game into a nightmare playground of challenges and themed content. Given that there was a pattern in the preceding Halloween events, if it really is indeed Leatherface skin in development for Fortnite, there is a strong likelihood that it will probably be released in October 2024. Much more specific than that, mid-October would appear to be a very likely time since this will coincide with the height of Fortnitemares celebrations and peak at maximum excitement before Halloween proper.
How to Obtain the Leatherface Skin
While we’re not quite sure how this Leatherface skin was acquired, based on the methods of the past in which skins of such known characters were gained, some pretty good-informed speculations can be made.
In case Leatherface’s skin is no different from every other licensed character skin, then the Fortnite Item Shop surely is going to be one of the most common places of availability for the skin. In that time of its release, players will then have their chance to buy with V-Bucks, Fortnite’s cash. This would basically make the skin available very easily and widely while also giving the player full discretion over whether or not to spend V-Bucks on the skin.
Another good possibility is that Leatherface is part of a bigger package that comes with other horror-themed skins or items. As we already know, Fortnite runs bundles; bundles are multiple cosmetics combined and sold at a reduced price as opposed to buying each one individually. If Epic Games is rolling out a bundle centered around Halloween or horror themes, players will likely save more if they buy multiple skins simultaneously.
Conclusion
As Halloween approaches, not to mention Fortnitemares just about to scream its way into the games, the excitement over the Leatherface skin is going to hit a terrifying high. Leatherface is sure to make your Fortnite experience a real horror show. So, get ready, stock up those V-Bucks, and prepare for a wild ride because, when Leatherface rolls in, it’s going to be a bloody good time!