How to get Alien Xenomorph Skins in Fortnite (Jan 2024)

Daniel Royte
Updated On: 
<div class="paragraphs"><p>How to get Alien Xenomorph Skins in Fortnite (Jan 2024)</p></div>
How to get Alien Xenomorph Skins in Fortnite (Jan 2024)

Cover-Credits: 

Highlights
Fortnite is no stranger to collaborations and Chapter Five has already seen many.
The Ripley and Xenomorph skins made their return to Fortnite's in-game store on 5th January, 2024 for an unknown duration
For anyone who might've missed the skins first appearance, now is the time.

Fortnite is no stranger to collaborations and Chapter Five has already seen many. And with the start of the new year, an old collab has made a return in the game's store. The Ripley and Xenomorph skins made their return to Fortnite's in-game store on 5th January, 2024 for an unknown duration. For anyone who might've missed the skins first appearance, now is the time.

How to Get the Ripley and Xenomorph Skins

The main way to get these Alien skins is through the Fortnite in-game store, using the game's currency, V-Bucks.

Ellen Ripley Outfit

  • Price: 1,500 V-Bucks

  • Includes:

    • Two distinct Ripley styles (Ellen Ripley and Nostromo Crew)

    • Weyland-Yutani Cat Carrier Back Bling

Xenomorph Outfit

  • Price: 1,600 V-Bucks

  • Includes:

    • Xenomorph outfit

    • Xeno Menace emote

    • Xenomorph Tail Back Bling

Ripley and Xenomorph Bundle

  • Cost-effective option at 2,200 V-Bucks

  • Comprehensive package:

    • Elements from individual Ellen Ripley and Xenomorph outfits

    • Exclusive XenoSlurp Loading Screen

What the Bundles Offer

The complete Alien cosmetics set features:

  • Ellen Ripley Skin

  • Xenomorph Skin

  • Xenomorph Tail Back Bling

  • Xeno Menace (Built-in Emote)

  • Nostromo Crew Outfit

  • Weyland-Yutani Cat Carrier

  • P-500 Power Loader Arm Pickaxe

  • Cheyenne Dropship Glider

  • Burst Case Scenario Emote

Fortnite’s item shop rotates skins regularly, so players interested in these should act quickly.

Community Reception and Speculation

The Fortnite community’s response to the Alien collaboration has largely been positive. Fans have particularly expressed excitement about the Weyland-Yutani Cat Carrier and about its potential impact on gameplay. There's even speculation about Jonesy's outfit becoming a new skin in the game. Could an Alien vs Predator themed event be on the horizon? While Epic Games hasn't confirmed anything, the presence of both iconic characters in the game suggest such possibilities.


Published On: 
author profile picture
Daniel is an under-grad and has grown up with esports titles like Dota 2 cultivating a passion for esports. His current beats include in-depth coverage of Dota 2 and Mobile Legends.