Fortnite Gameplay: Customization Choices

One of the standout features in Fortnite is the ability to customize characters, which lets every player showcase their unique style. In this detailed guide, we'll explore how to transform your character's appearance, from selecting skins and changing gender to utilizing various cosmetic items.

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Table of Contents

• Understanding the Character System
• How to Change Your Character in Fortnite
• Changing Gender
• Acquiring New Items
• Footwear
• Using Other Cosmetic Items

Understanding the Character System

Fortnite breaks away from traditional class or role divisions, offering players a vast array of cosmetic items, known as skins, that change your character's look. These skins don't influence gameplay but allow you to make a statement on the battlefield and flaunt your personal style. This is particularly exciting with skins tied to collaborations with popular franchises like Marvel or Star Wars.

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How to Change Your Character in Fortnite

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To customize your character's appearance, follow these steps:

• Open the "Locker": Find the "Locker" tab at the top of the screen and click it. This is where all your cosmetic items, including skins, pickaxes, wraps, and more, are stored.
• Select a Skin: In the "Locker" section, click the first slot on the left for skin selection. Browse through the list of available skins and pick your favorite.
• Choose a Style: Many skins offer different style variations that can change colors or completely transform the character’s look. Select the one that suits your taste.
• Apply the Selected Skin: After choosing, click the "Save and Exit" button or simply close the menu. Your character will now sport the new skin in-game. If you don't own any skins, the game assigns a random default skin. However, following a late 2024 update, Epic Games introduced the ability to choose a preferred default skin directly from the "Locker."

Changing Gender

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Your character’s gender in Fortnite is tied to the skin you choose. Each skin has a set gender, which can't be changed separately unless the skin's style variations offer this option. To play as a character of a specific gender, select an appropriate skin. If you don't have a suitable skin, you can purchase one from the Item Shop using V-Bucks. The shop refreshes daily, offering a variety of skins for both genders.

Acquiring New Items

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To expand your wardrobe, consider these methods:

• Item Shop: This shop updates daily, offering various skins and cosmetic items purchasable with V-Bucks.
• Battle Pass: Buying a Battle Pass gives you access to exclusive skins and rewards, unlocking as you progress through the season.
• Events and Promotions: Epic Games often runs special events and promotions where you can earn unique skins by completing challenges or participating in competitions.

Footwear

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In November 2024, Fortnite introduced "Kicks," a new type of cosmetic item allowing players to equip their characters with stylish footwear, including real-world brands like Nike or unique Fortnite designs. To change your character's shoes, navigate to the "Locker" and select an appropriate pair. Not all outfits support shoe customization, but Epic Games is working to expand compatibility. Before buying footwear in the Item Shop, use the "Shoe Preview" function to check compatibility with your outfits.

Using Other Cosmetic Items

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Beyond outfits, Fortnite offers a range of other items to personalize your gaming experience:

• Pickaxes: Tools for gathering resources and melee combat, available in various designs and effects.
• Back Blings: Decorative items worn on your character’s back, which can be both stylish and functional.
• Contrails: Effects that appear when gliding down from the Battle Bus.

All these items can be customized in the "Locker" section, similar to selecting skins.

Customization is a key part of Fortnite, enabling every player to craft a unique in-game persona. By following these steps, you can effortlessly change your character's appearance and make the most of the game's extensive customization options.