What is the lore behind Chrome Punk in Fortnite?
There is no lore behind Chrome Punk in Fortnite. He was introduced to the community as a freebie that could be obtained by completing Chrome Punk Goals in Chapter 3 Season 4. Despite the character being chromed, he played no role in the storyline. In fact, despite being chromed, he was not hostile like The Herald. Players could interact with him and purchase items in exchange for Gold Bars.
That being said, Chrome Punk is the chromed brother of Punk. In terms of design, both of them are similar. They feature a pumpkin for their heads and a normal humanoid body. Chrome Punk’s official in-game description reads, “Hacking and carving a path to victory.” This is a reference to the fact that he has a pumpkin for his head which is typically carved out to make jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween. Since he was introduced to the game during Fortnitemares 2022, it all falls into place perfectly.
It would seem that Chrome Punk is also a renowned pioneer in the underground "gourd-core" music scene. He’s also not on good terms with Punk, with whom he had a falling out. It is unclear what led to this dispute.
What are the cosmetic items related to Chrome Punk in Fortnite?
Chrome Punk is part of the Carving Corps Set. It includes numerous cosmetic items, such as: Chrome Punk (Outfit), Chrome Punk (LEGO Outfit + Selectable Styles), and Graveyard Rave Loading Screen.
Can you buy Chrome Punk in Fortnite?
Can you buy the Chrome Punk in Fortnite? Despite Chrome Punk being one of the shiniest characters to have ever graced the Metaverse, there is no way to buy the Outfit. He was a time-limited cosmetic for Fortnitemares 2022, and will likely remain vaulted for the foreseeable future. In fact, most Chrome-related characters cannot be purchased in-game. They were mostly limited to Chapter 3 Season 4. On a happier note, for those who own Chrome Punk, they will be able to use him while exploring new LEGO Fortnite seeds.
When was Chrome Punk last seen in Fortnite and when will it be available?
Chrome Punkwas never listed in the Fortnite Item Shop. It was last available until January 1, 2023 at 12 AM Eastern Time. As such, you will not find this cosmetic listed in the Fortnite Item Shop Tomorrow. However, you can still check out a list of cosmetics that appeared in the Fortnite Item Shop yesterday to see if you missed out on anything good.
