How to get the Xenomorph and Ripley skins in Fortnite

Modified Mar 05, 2025 09:30 GMT

The Xenomorph and Ripley skins are now in Fortnite (Image via Epic Games)

The Xenomorph and Ripley skins in Fortnite were introduced in Chapter 2 Season 5 with update v15.40. Both characters are part of the Alien vs. Predator franchise. However, only one of them has blood made out of potent molecular acid (spoiler alert: it's not Ripley. The Xenomorph is a fictional endoparasitoid extraterrestrial species that serves as the main antagonist. Lt. Ellen Louise Ripley serves as the original protagonist.

Sadly, while both characters are very popular, neither has a LEGO Style. You cannot use them in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. Nevertheless, you can use them in other modes, such as Battle Royale, Zero Build, Ballistic, and Fortnite Festival. Although the Xenomorph doesn't bleed in this reality, its appearance is more than enough to scare the competition.

Here is how to get the Xenomorph and Ripley skins in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2.

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How to get the Xenomorph and Ripley skins in Fortnite Item Shop: Price and availability

You can now purchase the Xenomorph and Ripley skins in Fortnite (Image via Epic Games)

As of March 5, 2025, the Xenomorph and Ripley skins in Fortnite are listed in the Item Shop under the "Aliens" Tab. It can be purchased via the Ripley & Xenomorph Bundle and is associated with the In Space... Set.

The set comprises these cosmetic items:

Xenomorph (Outfit + Built-In), Xeno Menace (Built-In Emote), and Xenomorph Tail (Back Bling) - 1,600 V-Bucks
Ellen Ripley (Outfit + Selectable Styles) and Weyland-Yutani Cat Carrier (Back Bling) - 1,500
Xenoslurp (Loading Screen) - N/A

To obtain everything in the Big Chuggus Bundle, you can purchase it at a discounted price of 2,000 V-Bucks from the Fortnite Item Shop. You can also acquire some cosmetic items separately.

How long will the Xenomorph and Ripley skins remain listed in the Fortnite Item Shop?

Xenomorph and Ripley will remain listed until March 8, 2025 (Image via Epic Games)

The Xenomorph and Ripley skins will remain listed in the Fortnite Item Shop till March 8, 2025, 8 PM Eastern Time. Moreover, the characters will eventually return, as they are not exclusive. Check out the Fortnite Item Shop tomorrow to see what else Epic Games could list.

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Edited by Gautham Balaji