How to get the Lionel Messi skin in Fortnite: release date and cost

If you’re a fan of modern football’s GOAT, aka Lionel Messi, then Fortnite has something special waiting for you.

Epic Games has officially confirmed that the Argentine World Cup winner will be getting not one but two special skins inside the game. As of writing, the skin is yet to be made available inside the shop, but we have confirmation about how the skins will appear, and a few leaks have also hinted about the contents of the bundle.

When will the Lionel Messi skin release in Fortnite

Based on leaks, the skins are expected to be released today on December 13. So far, we only have the official reveal of the skins, which has been released on YouTube. Both the skins and the entire bundle are expected to be made available inside the in-game store.

Lionel Messi’s skin price in Fortnite

As the items haven’t been added to the shop as of writing, we don’t have confirmation on the actual price. If the rumors are to be believed, here’s a possible pricing pattern for the full bundle, along with standalone purchases for the items separately.

• Complete bundle: 2,800 V-Bucks
• Lionel Messi skins: 1,800 and 1,500 V-Bucks
• Two emotes: One built-in and one for 400 V-Bucks
• Two pickaxes: 800 V-Bucks each

If these are the final prices, the bundle will be the best deal if you want to own both skins. The bundled price is a massive discount, and you get extra items for less. The standalone skin purchases will be suitable for those who have a specific one on their wish list.

We will update the final price once the bundle is added to the in-game store.

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