Are you a big The Weeknd fan and want to know how to get his Fortnite skin? We're here to help.
Fortnite has introduced three new modes with the start of Chapter 5 Season 1. These modes are LEGO Fortnite, which is similar to Minecraft when it comes to building, Rocket Racing, an arcade racer developed by Psyonix, and Fortnite Festival, a rhythm game by Harmonix. Each of these modes is a full-fledged experience on its own.
Within these modes, The Weeknd will make his appearance, being the first musical icon that will take part in Fortnite Festival, with season 1 themed around the R&B musician.
So how do you get his skin? It's time to find out. For more skins, check out all the ones you can find in the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 battle pass.
The Weeknd Fortnite skin - Release date and how to get
The Weeknd skin in Fortnite will be released on 9 December. In fact, there will be two skins available. Let's explain.
First, the Fortnite Festival will have The Weeknd red suit skin, while you'll be able to purchase The Weeknd combat skin via the Fortnite item shop.
How to get The Weeknd red suit skin
If you're looking for Abel's iconic red suit look, then you'll have to grind the Fortnite Festival premium battle pass.
Right now we don't have a lot of information about the cost and content of the Fortnite Festival battle pass but we'll update this section accordingly.
How to get The Weeknd combat skin
If you don't intend to spend time with the rhythm game, the regular Fortnite item shop will also get some love, with The Weeknd combat skin being available for purchase here.
The skin has plenty of customization, including different styles, and several ornaments that can be turned on and off.
The Weeknd Fortnite skin cost
At the time of writing, we don't have information regarding the cost of the skins. Whether that's the Fortnite Festival pass cost or the contents that will be available via the item shop.
Of course, as soon as we have more information we'll update this section accordingly.