How to get the Shaq skin in Fortnite: Release date, price, items, more

A screenshot featuring Shaq skin in Fortnite.epic games

Former professional basketball player Shaquille O’Neal has joined Fortnite with his own DJ Diesel Shaq and Super Shaq skins, so here’s how to get all his Outfits and cosmetics.

Fortnite’s Chapter 5, Season 4 may be featuring a Marvel theme, but that hasn’t stopped Epic from introducing collabs outside of the franchise. Streamer Rubius skin was previously added to the game, and now, Shaq has been released into the Battle Royale.

Much like other collaborations with real-life athletes, celebrities, content creators, or streamers, Shaq is part of the Icon Series rarity.

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If you’d like to add either of his skins to your locker, check out everything you need to know about how to get the Shaq skins in Fortnite below.

Release date

The DJ Diesel Shaq and Super Shaq skins were added to Fortnite on October 5, 2024. However, Epic hasn’t announced how long his cosmetics will be available to be obtained by players in the Battle Royale.

Epic initially revealed Shaq was coming to the game via a cinematic trailer for the skin, starting with Shaq jumping off the stage and then getting teleported to Fortnite. They then followed up with a post on October 5 to announce his cosmetics were finally released, showcasing the Gimme Shimmy Emote.

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How to get the Shaq skin

You can get both of the Shaq skins in Fortnite by purchasing the whole bundle for 3,400 V-Bucks in the Item Shop. However, if you just want either of the individual skins without any other cosmetic additions, you can also buy them separately for a cheaper price.

Fortnite Dj Diesel Shaq and Super Shaq skins and cosmetics in the Item Shop.Epic Games / Dexerto
Every Shaq skin and cosmetic bundle you can get in the Fortnite Item Shop.

Here’s all the Shaq skin and cosmetic bundles you can get in Fortnite and all their V-Bucks prices during Chapter 5 Season 4:

Skin BundleCosmetic RewardsPrice
Shaq BundleSuper Shaq skinSuper Shaq LEGO Outfit styleDJ Diesel Shaq skinDJ Diesel LEGO Outfit styleSuper Shaq Shield Back BlingShaq’s DJ Decks Back BlingShaq Attackers PickaxeAxe-lifier PickaxeShaqsleeves WrapOnes N Twos EmoteShaq Shimmy Emote3,400 V-Bucks
Super ShaqSuper Shaq skinSuper Shaq LEGO Outfit styleSuper Shaq Shield Back BlingShaq Attackers Pickaxe2,000 V-Bucks
Dj Diesel ShaqDJ Diesel Shaq skinDJ Diesel LEGO Outfit styleShaq’s DJ Decks Back Bling1,500 V-Bucks
Axe-lifierAxe-lifier Pickaxe800 V-Bucks
ShaqsleevesShaqsleeves Wrap500 V-Bucks
Ones N TwosOnes N Twos Emote500 V-Bucks
Shaq ShimmyShaq Shimmy Emote300 V-Bucks

That sums up everything we know so far about the Shaq skin and how you can get it Fortnite. We’ll be sure to keep you updated with more information regarding these items once they are available in the Item Shop. So, keep checking back.

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While you’re here, check out the free skins you can get while they’re still available and what you can expect from the upcoming Fortnitemares event.