The long-awaited Lionel Messi Fortnite bundle has arrived, so here is everything you need to know about what’s included, cost and more.
Fortnite crossovers are nothing new, as the long-running Battle Royale has collaborated with everything from Marvel and DC to the Godzilla franchise. Epic Games also like to bring major figures and personalities to the game, and leaks have revealed that World Cup and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi is the most recent inclusion.
Here’s everything we know about Messi in Fortnite so far, from the collection’s release date, what’s included and how to purchase it.
When does Messi come to Fortnite?
Lionel Messi arrived in the Item Shop on Thursday, December 13, 2024, and will be available to purchase from the in-game store until December 28, 2024.
What’s included in the Messi bundle?
Messi fans, you’re in luck. This new Fortnite bundle offers more than just a single skin for you to equip and drop into games with.
¡Vamos Messi!Change the game with The Mane Event emote that comes with the Lionel Messi Outfit – allowing you to switch styles from Lionel Messi to Stealth Lion Messi or Gold Lion Messi.Check out the outfits in the Shop: https://t.co/E0Wsz7TfpC pic.twitter.com/hqV7JASy8p
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) December 14, 2024
The full list of items included in the Messi collection is listed below.
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- Outfit- Lionel Messi
- Emote- The Mane Event
- Outfit- Lego-Style Lionel Messi
- Outfit- Streetwear Spark Messi
- Outfit- Lego-Style Streetwear Spark Messi
- Pickaxe- Fancy Futbol
- Pickaxe- Goated Glaive
- Emote- #1 Fan Llama
- Back Bling- Number 10
- Back Bling- Portable Playmaker
Messi bundle cost
The Fortnite x Messi Collection costs 5,800 V-Bucks but is currently on sale for 2,800 V-Bucks. Buying the whole bundle will give you access to all the cosmetics listed above.
If you’re not a fan of buying the whole bundle, however, you can also snatch the Messi skin separately for 1,800 V-Bucks which already includes the Number 10 Back Bling and Mane Event emote. The same goes with the Streetwear Spark Messi outfit, which comes with a Portable Playmaker back bling at the cost of 1,500 V-Bucks.
How to purchase the Messi bundle
Purchasing the Messi collection in Fortnite is a simple process. For those eager to get their hands on one of football’s most iconic players, simply open Fortnite and head to the Item Shop.
Scroll down until you find the Messi bundle, click on it, and then select “Purchase” to add the cosmetics to your locker.
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