The FTC refunds or Ballistic mode are no longer the talk of the town in the Fortnite community, as Lionel Messi has arrived in the game. Harry Kane, Neymar Jr., and Marco Reus already have their skins, and Messi is a desirable addition to this list for many.
It is safe to assume that tons of fans around the world will be excited to buy the Inter Miami star’s outfit and don it in their matches. However, like other non-Battle Pass cosmetics, it is pricey and there are several lucrative purchasing options.
From its release date and price to bundle components, here’s a rundown of everything to know about the Lionel Messi skin in Fortnite.
When is Messi coming to Fortnite?
Lionel Messi’s skin was released in Fortnite on December 13, 2024, at 6:00 pm Central Time / 4:00 pm Pacific Time / 7:00 pm Eastern Time / 1:00 am British Summer Time.
No XP challenges connected to the outfit have been added, meaning you can get your hands on Messi’s skin and related cosmetics only by spending V-Bucks in the Item Shop.
Fortnite Messi skin & bundle price
Here’s a list of every cosmetic released with the Messi bundle in the Fortnite Item Shop:
- Messi bundle – 2800 V-Bucks
- Lionel Messi skin with built-in The Mane Event emote and two variants – 1800 V-Bucks
- Streetwear Spark Messi (comes in two variants) – 1500 V-Bucks
- Goated Glaive and Fancy Futbol Pickaxes – 800 V-Bucks for each
- Number 10 and Portable Playmakers Backblings (come with skins)
- #1 Fan Llama emote – 400 V-Bucks
Interestingly, the Streetwear Spark Messi skin becomes reactive when you sprint. An electricity effect runs through it when you’re sprinting and goes away when you stop.
For players wondering how much buying the Lionel Messi Fortnite skin would hurt their wallet, 2800 V-Bucks (price of the bundle) is roughly equal to $23.
It won’t be a surprise if Lionel Messi is heavily spotted in Fortnite lobbies across Battle Royale and Ballistic. The next update of the game will also add Winterfest 2024, so there’s plenty to look forward to!
