Fortnite prepares return of Street Fighter and other rare skins

The cycle of collaborations and thematic content in Fortnite continues strong, with the return of some of the most anticipated skins by the community. According to information leaked by dataminers like ShiinaBR, the character pack from the Street Fighter franchise — absent since August 2022 — will be re-released in the Item Shop, after 1,032 days out of circulation.

The return is not limited to just the iconic fighters from Capcom. Other rare cosmetics are scheduled to return in the coming weeks, reinforcing Epic Games' commitment to keeping the content rotation lively and engaging for its millions of active players. Data obtained through internal file updates point to the imminent arrival of the following skins:

Street Fighter (last appearance: 1,032 days ago)

Ferrari (1,338 days)

Janky (401 days)

Gamora (234 days)

Star-Lord (234 days)

Rick and Morty (33 days)

Beast Boy (68 days)

Best in Show Bundle (90 days)

Takumi of the Tides (114 days)

These contents, although not yet officially confirmed, follow the same pattern of previous releases — like the case of the Dune pack, which returned a few weeks after the update of its internal files.

While today's update is expected to bring the new bundle from singer Sabrina Carpenter and Ferrari cars, tomorrow is scheduled to add new skins like Sith Rey and a new skin called Administrator. This movement reinforces Epic's strategy of diversifying the options in the store, mixing collaborations with well-known brands, pop culture characters, and original creations.

The recurrence of collaborations also raises questions about the focus on the in-game marketplace as the main source of monetization. Fortnite, which in 2023 generated over US$ 5.8 billion in revenue, continues to bet on nostalgia and exclusivity to keep its player base engaged.

Although all returns are based on leaks, the historical reliability of these dataminers, combined with recent updates, makes the realization of this lineup very likely. For players who collect skins or await missed opportunities, the moment requires extra attention to the game's store.

The actions of Epic Games, especially after the release of Fortnite Reload and the expansion of creative modes with Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), indicate a phase of revitalization of the ecosystem. The reintroduction of old collaborations is part of this — a way to bring back the interest of veteran players and, at the same time, introduce premium content to new audiences.