Master Chief Joins Fortnite, Unlockable with Matte Black Style

Fortnite's Master Chief Returns: How to Grab the Legendary Spartan

The iconic Master Chief from the Halo franchise has returned to the Fortnite Item Shop! But don't delay, this legendary Gaming Legends skin won't be around forever. Last seen in June 2022, Master Chief's surprise reappearance on December 23, 2024, is a Christmas gift for Fortnite players.

This guide details how to acquire Master Chief, including his sleek Matte Black style, and outlines the cost of the various bundle options.

Get Master Chief in Fortnite

The standard Master Chief outfit, featuring his Halo Infinite armor, is available for 1,500 V-Bucks. Purchasing this unlocks the Battle Legend Back Bling at no extra cost.

For a more comprehensive Halo experience, consider the Master Chief Bundle, priced at 2,600 V-Bucks. This bundle includes:

• Master Chief Outfit
• Battle Legend Back Bling
• Gravity Hammer Pickaxe
• UNSC Pelican Glider
• Lil' Warthog Emote

Individual items are also available for purchase separately:

• Gravity Hammer: 800 V-Bucks
• UNSC Pelican: 1,200 V-Bucks
• Lil' Warthog: 500 V-Bucks

Don't miss out! Master Chief will be available in the Fortnite Item Shop until December 30, 7 PM ET.

Unlocking the Matte Black Master Chief Style

Good news! Epic Games has clarified that the Matte Black Master Chief style is still obtainable. Simply purchase the standard Master Chief outfit and then play a single Fortnite Battle Royale match on an Xbox Series X|S console to unlock this stylish variant. Previous reports stating limited availability for this style have been corrected.