Fortnite is known for its cool skins and big crossovers, but one fan-favorite collection has been missing for a long time – the Street Fighter skins. Skins like Chun-Li, Ryu, Guile, and others haven’t been seen in the Fortnite item shop for almost 3 years. Many players are now asking: Will they ever return?
Let’s break down everything we know and what might be coming soon.
Street Fighter Skins Were a Huge Hit
When Fortnite first dropped the Street Fighter collab, it became super popular. Players loved using Chun-Li and Ryu in battles. They were not just skins – they were a big part of Fortnite history.
But since August 2022, these skins have completely disappeared from the item shop. Even though Fortnite has brought back other collab skins, Street Fighter outfits have stayed vaulted.
Why Did They Disappear?
There are many guesses on why these skins were missing:
- New game release: After Street Fighter 6 launched, Capcom might have shifted focus to their own game and cosmetics.
- Collab rights: Skins from other franchises need permission from the original owner. Sometimes, companies stop collabs for marketing reasons.
- Skin conflicts: Maybe Capcom didn’t want Fortnite skins to take attention away from their own in-game items.
But here’s the twist Capcom is still doing other Fortnite collabs like Resident Evil, so the partnership with Epic Games is still strong.
New Update Hints at Return
Now here’s the exciting part. A new Fortnite update has shown signs that Street Fighter skins might return soon.
Fortnite players and leakers spotted that the shop tab files were updated, just like they were before other rare skins returned. This kind of change usually means Epic is preparing the item shop for something big. We saw this happen before with the Psycho Bandit skin, which did come back.
That’s why there’s hope now that all the Street Fighter skins could drop again any day.
Capcom’s Latest Move Adds Fuel
Recently, Capcom released Overwatch x Street Fighter skins, which means they’re open to crossovers again. This could be a sign that the Fortnite collab is next. If Capcom is doing gaming partnerships again, Fortnite may be back on the list.
So, keep your eyes on the item shop – the return might be closer than you think.
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