Fortnite gets a Flash skin – and you can earn it early

A skin based on DC’s Flash superhero is coming to Fortnite this week, but it’s possible to earn it three days earlier.The Flash is the latest DC superhero to join the DC skin line in Fortnite and it will be available to everyone for purchase starting February 13 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. A Flash-themed set will also be available, including not only the skin, but also the Speed ​​Force Slashers pickaxe, Speed ​​Force back bling, and the Quick Bite emote. If you don’t want to wait until February 13th, you can earn the skin and back bling on February 10th.

“On February 10, we celebrate The Flash in Fortnite with a The Flash Cup, a Duos tournament,” reads an Epic Games blog post. “Dash into the Battle Bus with your Duos partner and play up to 10 matches in 3 hours. Top performing Duos in each region will unlock The Flash Outfit and Speed ​​Force Back Bling before they hit the store. ‘objects. . “

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Epic Games states that the specific timing for each region’s Flash Cup can be found in the Fortnite “Competition” tab in-game. To be competitive, your account level must be at least level 30 and you must activate two-factor authentication.

A Victory Royale during the cup will earn 42 points in duet while second place will earn 36 points, third place 32 points, and so on. The best duets from Europe, North East America, North West America, Brazil, Asia, Oceania and the Middle East will receive the Flash skin and matching back three days before being available for purchase from the in-game store. You can read more about the rules of the cup here.

For more of Fortnite, check out this Snake Eyes skin recently added to the game, then check out Vi, the latest character skin available for Fortnite Crew members. Check out this trailer for Mando’s Bounty Limited Time Mode in Fortnite after that.

Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance writer and guide for IGN. You can follow it on Twitter @LeBlancWes.