Can you unlock the Master Chief Matte Black Style in Fortnite?

As the much-awaited Master Chief skin returns to the item shop, players will be wondering if they can unlock the Master Chief Matte Black Style in Fortnite. This is a cool dark variant of the original skin that players receive upon fulfilling certain conditions in the game. The sleek matte look has become a fan-favorite among gamers, prompting them to look for ways to get their hands on it.

While you can still unlock the Master Chief Matte Black Style in Fortnite, there are a few caveats in doing so. Here's everything you need to know about unlocking the coveted variant in the game.

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Can you still unlock the Master Chief Matte Black Style in Fortnite?

You can still unlock the Master Chief Matte Black Style in Fortnite (Image via Epic Games)

According to Epic Games, players will be able to get their hands on this sleek variant of the OG Master Chief skin for an indefinite period. Players who currently own the skin or have purchased it after its recent return to the Fortnite Item Shop can acquire the matte black style skin by completing a simple step.

That said, latest reports from players who purchased the Master Chief outfit state that they have not received the matte black style despite following the required criteria to obtain it.

Update: Epic Games has now confirmed that new players will not receive the Fortnite Master Chief Matte Black Style

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How to unlock the Master Chief Matte Black Style in Fortnite

Simply play a match after purchasing the OG Halo outfit to get the Master Chief Matte Black Style in Fortnite (Image via Epic Games)

According to Epic Games, players who play a match on the Xbox Series X|S console after purchasing the Master Chief Outfit will unlock the Matte Black Style. It is essentially meant to be a tribute to the legacy of Halo in Xbox's history and a way to thank console players.

Players simply need to head into a match from their Xbox Series X|S console after purchasing the outfit to get the matte black variant of the Master Chief outfit as a reward. It is not mandatory to wear the OG outfit and play a match to obtain this cosmetic variant.

As per Epic Games, there is "no time limit for unlocking the style". This suggests that players can unlock the variant at any time after purchasing. However, many players have complained of not receiving the cosmetic style despite purchasing and playing a match after the OG outfit returned to the Fortnite Item Shop today, December 23, 2024.

As of this writing, Epic Games has not addressed this issue or provided a timeline as to if and when players who obtained the OG outfit will receive the Master Chief Matte Black Style in Fortnite.

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