Can You Still Unlock the Galaxy Skin in Fortnite?

Fortnite is an ever-evolving game, featuring events and access to limited-time content. In 2018, Samsung announced a special partnership with Epic Games for the Android version of the game in accordance with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. People who preordered the new smartphone between August 10 and August 23, 2018, were given a special offer: A choice between a pair of AKG noise-canceling headphones or 15,000 V-bucks and an exclusive Galaxy Fortnite skin.

While that offer is no longer available, many are still wondering if you can unlock one of the best skins in battle royale.

Can you still unlock the Galaxy skin?

Unfortunately, the short answer is no, you are no longer able to unlock the Galaxy skin for Fortnite. The offer is no longer available. Afterward, Samsung did offer two additional skin promotions in its place, but those have expired as well. Some players have claimed that you’re still able to gain access to the skin if you file a report with Epic Games, but using that method seems to be hit or miss.

Given that Epic Games and Samsung have a strong connection, it’s possible Fortnite players will gain access to more variations of the Galaxy skin in the future. However, there aren’t any promotions like this in the works, at least publicly.

How the Fortnite Galaxy skin was unlocked

To give you a heads up about what to expect in the future, here is how the Galaxy skin was originally unlocked when it was available. First, players had to own or buy a Galaxy Note 9 or Galaxy Tab S4. These were the only Samsung products eligible for the offer, but preordering them was not required. It’s important to note that Samsung limited the offer to one skin per mobile device, which means if a friend already redeemed the skin on their eligible phone or tablet, it couldn’t be done again on that device.

Players needed to download Fortnite on their eligible devices using Galaxy Apps in the Samsung folder. They could locate its banner under the store’s Games tab, tap the banner, and hit Install and Open. They would then agree to the game’s terms and conditions to complete the installation. Players also needed to have an Epic Games account to sign in and register the skin.

After they had started the game, players needed to play three games of Fortnite on their device. The system would count the games given that players remembered to return to the lobby after each game, regardless of if they won or lost.

Approximately one or two days after completing these tasks, eligible players would receive a gift box containing the Fortnite Galaxy skin. If Samsung and Epic Games release any other such Fortnite-exclusive skin offers in the future, players will likely be expected to go through a similar process to earn it. 

Currently, Fortnite is in the midst of its fourth season. They have collaborated with Marvel. Now they are including items based on popular characters from that franchise. One of the character prizes being featured is a Wolverine-themed skin. You can win this by accomplishing the character’s weekly challenges—akin to 2020’s Deadpool challenges.

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