A brand new Star Wars skin is coming to Fortnite this month and it’s one a lot of players have been waiting for. Yes, it’s finally time to say that Obi-Wan Kenobi is coming to Fortnite and we know everything from what’s coming in the bundle, how you can get your hands on it early, and the Fortnite Obi-Wan Kenobi skin release date. So, keep reading and we’ll fill you in with all the information you need to know.
The Fortnite Obi-Wan Kenobi skin release date is going to coincide with the Disney Plus series of the same name – a show that follows Obi-Wan on Tatooine around ten years after the events of Episode III. This means the skin’s appearance is going to be based off of Obi-Wan’s appearance in this show, and not Episode III or the Clone Wars. There’s nothing stopping Epic Games from releasing alternate styles in the future, but for now, we’re getting an older Kenobi.
However, that’s still hardly a bad thing. If you want to know when you can get your hands on this cosmetic, we have all the information below.
Fortnite Obi-Wan Kenobi skin release date
Alright, let’s not beat around the bush – when does this skin drop? Well, we have confirmation that the Fortnite Obi-Wan Kenobi skin release date will be May 26 at 20:00 PST and May 27 at 00:00 EST / 03:00 GMT.
We don’t know how long these will be available for in the in-game Item Shop, but it’s worth picking them up as soon as you can if you want to make sure you get them. Sometimes, cosmetics are only around for a week – if not less.
Everything in the Fortnite Obi-Wan Kenobi skin bundle
Looking to pick up the Obi-Wan Kenobi skin? You can buy the whole bundle to get access to the following items:
- Obi-Wan Kenobi – Outfit
- Desert Essentials – Back Bling
- Obi-Wan’s Blade – Pickaxe
- Jedi Interceptor – Glider
- Obi-Wan’s Message – Emote
- Kenobi, Surrounded – Loading Screen
Check out what they look like below:
When is the Fortnite Obi-Wan Kenobi Cup?
If you’re looking to get your hands on this skin ahead of time, you do have the chance to do this by competing in the Fortnite Obi-Wan Cup. This tournament is scheduled to start on May 22 and Epic Games has shared that specifics regarding timings can be found in the in-game menu.
Claim the high ground in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Cup starting on Sunday, May 22!
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— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) May 20, 2022
Throughout this tournament, which will see the return of Lightsabers and E-11 Blaster Rifles, players will be able to compete in up to 10 Duos matches to earn points. Then, those at the top when their region’s specified entry window ends will bag themselves the Obi-Wan Kenobi Outfit and Desert Essentials Back Bling eary.
Well, that’s everything we know about Obi-Wan Kenobi and his appearance in Fortnite. If you’re looking for a bit of help making the most out of this season, here’s everything you need to know about the Fortnite Omni Chips locations so far. We also have information on the Fortnite Supply Llama challenges for PlayStation players.