Battle Royale hit Fortnite has added a touch of Stranger Things to its item shop, with characters and items from the show available to purchase.
18.10.2023 - 16:01 / radiotimes.com / Michael Myers / Alan Wake / Jack Skellington / In Fortnite
As it's almost Halloween, we're sure a lot of you are planning your costumes for the upcoming party. Will it be a simple bedsheet-ghost affair, or something a little more intricate?
Let's not forget that it's spooky season in the gaming world, too, and we doubt any game celebrates Halloween more than the hugely popular Fortnite. In fact, Fortnitemares is already in full swing.
If you were wondering what scary skin to use, why not the star of Halloween himself — Michael Myers? Other available skins this season are Jack Skellington and Alan Wake, but, let's face it, we all want John Carpenter's creation the most.
But how does one acquire the iconic slasher skin? Let's take a look.
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To grab the Michael Myers Skin, you'll need to purchase the right bundle. In the item shop, look for «The Shape» bundle, which should be quite prominent given the season!
As well as the skin, the bundle contains Stab-O-Lantern, Back Bling, Slasher Pickaxe, and the Myers-related Live From Haddonfield Emote. We won't spoil the emote, but it's pretty funny.
As the skin is a part of the Fortnitemares event, you'll only be able to purchase it — and the rest of The Shape bundle — before it ends. But when does the event end?
Fortnitemares ends onFriday 3rd November 2023 — just after Halloween, as you'd expect. Chapter 4 of Fortnite will end at exactly the same time.
So don't miss your chance!
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Battle Royale hit Fortnite has added a touch of Stranger Things to its item shop, with characters and items from the show available to purchase.
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