Fortnite: How to Get Obi-Wan Skin
When it comes to crossovers with other franchises, Fortnite is certainly the undisputed king. The free-to-play title has a penchant for bringing in characters from just about any source imaginable, from other video games, to TV series, movies, book characters, and more. Fortnite is keeping its reputation alive and well, with iconic Star Wars Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi as the game's latest addition.
The official confirmation of the Obi-Wan Kenobi skin comes after initially teasing the character in a trailer aptly released on May the 4th, better known as Star Wars Day. The trailer primarily focused on the temporary return of a few different Star Wars weapons, ending with a partial shot of the lone Jedi.
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One of the most recognizable characters of the entire franchise, Star Wars fans will likely want to get access to the Force user as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the only way to currently unlock Obi-Wan Kenobi is to wait until he becomes available in the item shop on Thursday, May 26 at 8 pm ET.
Well-equipped for his exile on Tatooine, Obi-Wan comes with a bevy of accessories, including the Desert Essentials Back Bling, Obi-Wan’s Blade Pickaxe, Jedi Interceptor Glider, and Obi-Wan’s Message Emote.
Purchasable separately, players who opt for the bundle will also receive the Kenobi, Surrounded Loading Screen.
Those who logged into Fortnite over the weekend had the opportunity to unlock the Obi-Wan skin early, thanks to the Obi-Wan Kenobi Cup.
A Duos tournament, players had the opportunity to play up to ten matches within their respective region's three-hour window, with top performers scoring the new cosmetics for free. The tournament also saw the return of Lightsabers and the E-11
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