Fortnite is celebrating the introduction of its new Marvel-themed Blitz Royale island by giving players an opportunity to earn a brand-new free skin, “Bug Punk Sunny,” this weekend. To claim this exclusive skin, players simply need to secure a victory in the Six Stack (Pure Chaos) variant of the Blitz Royale mode. The “Bug Punk Sunny” skin will be awarded to eligible players on Monday. This marks the very first updated version of Sunny, a beloved alien fangirl character originally from the Chapter 2 Season 7 battle pass.
For those unfamiliar with Fortnite`s diverse array of battle royale modes, Blitz Royale is a fast-paced, small-scale game type featuring up to 32 players, with matches typically lasting five minutes or less. It was initially introduced this past summer to appeal to mobile gamers following Fortnite`s re-release on iOS in the USA, but it`s fully accessible on all platforms where Fortnite is available. The Six Stack (Pure Chaos) variant of the mode ups the ante with teams of six players, no bots, and no skill-based matchmaking, often leading to incredibly chaotic and unpredictable gameplay experiences.
This is an exciting time for Blitz Royale, as its entire map was recently replaced with a new island, brimming with iconic elements belonging to Tony Stark/Iron Man. These locations are a nostalgic nod to Chapter 2 Season 4, which was Fortnite`s inaugural full-fledged Marvel season back in the fall of 2020. Beyond the visual transformation, the loot pool has also been updated to include various Marvel items, notably the often-criticized War Machine items that were a persistent challenge during Chapter 5 Season 4.
“Bug Punk Sunny” stands as the ninth free skin that Epic Games has generously offered to Fortnite players this year. In comparison, another skin, Skulldroid, cost 100 V-Bucks for players who had previously received its accompanying accessories via Twitch drops. This impressive count already surpasses the typical number of free skins we`d expect in an entire calendar year, and we`re still three months away from Winterfest, which has traditionally been Fortnite`s most significant source of free cosmetic items.
For a comprehensive look at all the new additions in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4: Shock `N` Awesome, including new characters, items, and map changes, an extensive image gallery is available to explore.