Fortnite gameplay: choosing customization

One of Fortnite's most appealing features is its extensive character customization options, letting players express their unique style. This guide details how to change your character's appearance, covering skin selection, gender representation, and using various cosmetic items.

Table of Contents

• Understanding the Character System
• How to Change Your Character in Fortnite
• Changing Gender
• Acquiring New Items
• Footwear
• Using Other Cosmetic Items

Understanding the Character System

Fortnite's character system is unique. Unlike many games with defined classes, Fortnite offers a vast array of cosmetic items—skins—that purely alter your character's visual appearance. Gameplay remains unaffected; skins are purely for self-expression and standing out from the crowd. This is particularly noticeable with skins from collaborations, such as those featuring Marvel or Star Wars characters.

How to Change Your Character in Fortnite

Modifying your character's look is straightforward:

1. Open the "Locker": Navigate to the "Locker" tab at the top of the screen. This houses all your acquired cosmetic items, including skins, pickaxes, wraps, and more.
2. Select a Skin: Click the first slot on the left (skin selection). A list of available skins will appear. Browse and choose your desired skin.
3. Choose a Style (if applicable): Many skins offer style variations, altering colors or the overall appearance. Select your preferred style.
4. Apply the Selected Skin: Click "Save and Exit" or close the menu. Your new skin will be applied in-game.

If you haven't purchased any skins, a random default skin will be assigned. A later 2024 update allows players to select a preferred default skin directly within the "Locker."

Changing Gender

Your character's gender in Fortnite is determined by the selected skin. Each skin has a predefined gender; it's not separately adjustable unless style variations within a skin offer gender options. To play as a specific gender, choose a corresponding skin. Follow the skin selection steps above. If you lack a suitable skin, purchase one from the Item Shop using V-Bucks (in-game currency). The Item Shop updates daily, offering diverse skins for both male and female characters.

Acquiring New Items

Expand your cosmetic collection through:

• Item Shop: The daily-updated shop offers skins and other cosmetic items for V-Bucks.
• Battle Pass: Purchase a Battle Pass for access to exclusive skins and rewards earned through leveling up.
• Events and Promotions: Epic Games frequently hosts events and promotions with unique skins earned via challenges or competitions.

Footwear

Introduced in November 2024, "Kicks" allow you to equip stylish footwear from real-world brands (like Nike) or Fortnite-exclusive designs. Change footwear in the "Locker," but note that not all outfits support shoe customization (though this is being expanded). Use the "Shoe Preview" function before purchasing to check compatibility.

Using Other Cosmetic Items

Beyond outfits, personalize your experience with:

• Pickaxes: Tools for resource gathering and melee combat, with various designs and effects.
• Back Blings: Decorative accessories for your character's back.
• Contrails: Effects displayed while gliding.

Customize these items in the "Locker" using similar steps to skin selection. Enjoy the extensive customization options to create a truly unique in-game persona!