As of December 23, 2024, the Halo Master Chief cosmetics has made its way back to the Fortnite Item Shop and you will be able to get your hands on both his OG and the Matte Black Style skin.
The OG cosmetic was first introduced all the way back in Chapter 2 Season 5 with the v15.00 update. It was since removed from the stores, but has finally made its way back with the 2024 Winterfest.
So if you are looking to get your hands on the Halo protagonist, here is a guide that will help you out.
Master Chief Fortnite Item Shop guide
To get the Master Chief Fortnite skin in in the 2024 Winterfest, you will need to make your way to Item Shop and see the cosmetic listed there under the “Spotlight” Tab. It’s a part of the Master Chief Bundle so if you wish to get your hands on the skin you can either choose to buy the entire bundle for a discounted price or purchase it individually.
The entire Master Chief Bundle goes for 2,600 V-Bucks. However, if you looking to buy some of the individual products, here is how much each of them costs:
- Master Chief (Outfit) + Battle Legend (Back Bling): 1,500 V-Bucks
- Gravity Hammer (Pickaxe): 800 V-Bucks
- UNSC Pelican (Glider): 1,200 V-Bucks
- Lil’ Warthog (Emote + Traversal): 500 V-Bucks.
When will the Master Chief bundle leave the Fortnite Item Shop?
You will be able to get your hands on the Master Chief skin for a very limited time as th entire bundle will leave the Fortnite Item Shop on January 1, 2025, at 8 PM ET. However, as the cosmetic is not exclusive, you can expect the Halo protagonist to return to the store at a later date.
How to get the Matte Black Style Master Chief skin in Fortnite
As long as you have purchased the OG Halo outfit for Master Chief, you will be able to get your hands on his Matte Black Style variant after following a simple step. All you will need to do is play a match on the Xbox Series X/S console.
You will automatically unlock the Matte Black Style as long as you have the OG skin in your inventory. The method is a tribute to the legacy of Halo and the impact is has had on the Xbox console over the years.
There is no time limit for unlocking the style, and all you will need to do is play a game using your profile in one of the consoles. Additionally, it’s not mandatory to wear the OG skin for the match to count.
Can new players receive the Matte Balck Style Master Chief skin today?
While the process of getting the Master Chief Matte Black Style skin is pretty simple, many in the Fortnite community have stated that they did not unlock the skin even after following the steps. Unfortunately, Epic Games has confirmed that new players will not be able to get their hands on the cosmetic, in a recent tweet they shared:
“The Matte Black style for The Master Chief is no longer unlockable. This style is limited to players who purchased the outfit and played on an Xbox Series X|S prior to December 2024. Any purchases of the Master Chief made today can be returned without spending a Return Ticket if they prefer, by reaching out to Player Support”
So if you are new to Fortnite and have just purchased the Master Chief OG skin, you will not have access to his Matte Black Style right now even if you are playing the Battle Royale on an Xbox Series X/S.
