Maybe what makes up for his 40 percent foul line shooting is the impact he makes beyond the basketball arena. From court to Fortnite world, basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal is set to make his debut in this popular battle royale game. Epic Games set out to make Fornite bigger, literally, with his addition to the Icon Series. Their exciting collaboration will likely bring out the larger-than-life personality of the Hall of Famer into the virtual battlefield. Definitely, many anticipate seeing what this Shaq Fortnite skin looks like.
Release Date: Mark Your Calendars
Reliable Fortnite leaker, ShiinaBR, shares the release date for this latest skin addition to the Fortnite Icon Series. There are few days left before the release of this Fortnite X Shaq collaboration. Epic Games will drop this bundle in the Item Shop on October 4, 2024. Before this, they’ve recently released their Icon Series skin with content creator Rubén “Rubius” Doblas Gundersen.
With this, it is certain the series is on a roll as Shaq comes shortly after. Nevertheless, this is good news for basketball and Fortnite enthusiasts, as they can get their hands on this legendary skin instantly.
What’s Included in the Shaq Fortnite Bundle?
More leaks came in for this exciting collaboration to play out between Fortnite and Shaq. Leaker “NotPaloLeaks” listed out the inclusions for this upcoming Fornite Icon Series bundle. It includes a variety of cosmetic items to give players a chance to customize Shaq for a superb in-game experience.
Here are the leaked bundle inclusions and their individual prices.
- Two Shaq Fortnite Outfits: The retail price differs for these two Shaq Fortnite outfits. You may purchase one at 1,500 V-Bucks and the other for 2,000 V-Bucks.
- Two Pickaxes: One has a skin included, while the other one is available separately for 800 V-Bucks.
- One Wrap: Priced at 500 V-Bucks.
- Two Emotes: Priced at 300 V-Bucks and 500 V-Bucks, respectively.
If you’re looking to purchase the entire bundle for the whole Shaq experience, it will sell for 3,400 V-Bucks. This offers a slight discount compared to purchasing all the items individually.
How to Get the Shaq Fortnite Skin
Players, especially basketball enthusiasts, surely can’t wait to get their hands on this Shaq Fortnite bundle. Here’s what you need to do to avoid missing this out in your Fortnite Locker:
- Wait for the Item Shop reset on October 4, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET
- Launch Fortnite and navigate to the Item Shop.
- Look for the Shaq Icon Series bundle or individual items.
- Purchase your desired items using V-Bucks.
Keep in mind that these Icon Series skins are only available for a period of time. If you can, it’s better to grab the iconic skin bundle on its release.
First Look at the Shaq Fortnite Skin
Fans are eager to see what the Shaq and Fornite skin collaboration will appear. Even Shaq himself can’t help but tease his fans with a glimpse of his Fortnite persona. In a recent DJ set in Toronto, Canada, he provided a sneak peek for his intriguing in-game character. Aside from this, he posted a performance of his on TikTok that features a backdrop with his Fortnite skin on September 29, 2024.
@shaq Toronto… last night was EPIC 😉🇨🇦
♬ original sound – ShaqDieselONeal
It seems like Shaq is also beaming with excitement for this fun, unexpected collaboration with Fortnite. The community expects Epic Games to reveal the full details soon. But with previews going around, it’s already making a significant craze in the Fortnite community.
Why Shaq in Fortnite Matters
His impact makes way past beyond the doors of the court. Despite his retirement from the basketball scene for a long time, his presence remained remarkable in NBA history. This definitely sets him up to be an icon along with the names of athletes, influencers, and such in Fortnite’s Icon Series. Besides, his addition to the collection represents the convergence of sports, gaming, and entertainment.
With the release just around the corner, players may have to be ready to slam dunk their way to the virtual battlefield.
