Fortnite Accidentally Gifts Paradigm Skin

Fortnite Inadvertently Reintroduces Paradigm SkinPlayers May Retain the Item

Fortnite players were astonished on August 6 when the highly sought-after Paradigm skin unexpectedly reappeared in the game's item shop. The skin, initially released as a limited-time exclusive in Chapter 1 Season X, had been unavailable for purchase for five years.

Fortnite promptly clarified that the skin's reappearance was "due to a glitch" and announced plans to remove it from players' Lockers and provide refunds. However, after encountering resistance from the community, the developer executed a surprising reversal.

In a tweet posted two hours after the initial announcement, Fortnite stated that players who acquired the Paradigm skin may keep it. "Purchased Paradigm tonight? You may keep her," the developers stated. "Her accidental return to the Shop is our responsibility... so if you purchased The Paradigm during this evening's rotation, you may retain this Outfit and we'll refund your V-Bucks shortly."

To preserve exclusivity for those who originally obtained the skin, Fortnite promised to create a unique, new variant exclusively for them.

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