Sunspot

What is the lore behind Sunspot in Fortnite?

When it comes to bright and cheerful characters in the Metaverse, Sunspot stands out from the crowd. Unlike others that may shine bright in-game, Sunspot's design quite literally takes inspiration from the Sun. While it's not groundbreaking, it does make the character look rather unique in terms of design aesthetics. Furthermore, since it was introduced recently, it makes full use of the Unreal Engine that is currently in use.

Coming to lore, since Sunspot was only introduced very recently, there is no backstory of sorts to provide insight into the character. While their cheerful disposition may be alluring, their affiliation in-game is unknown. However, it seems that Sunspot is currently not aligned with any faction and is open ended. That could change in the future, but for now, Epic Games has left things open to interpretation.

On that note, the character's official description reads, "A star is born." It is unclear if the inspiration for this description comes from the movie with the same name or is just a mere coincidence. That being said, that is all there is to know about Sunspot. Perhaps in the future, Epic Games may expand upon the lore, but for the time being, it is all up for speculation.

What are the cosmetic items related to Sunspot in Fortnite?

Sunspot is part of the Solar Sweetheart Set. It includes numerous cosmetic items, such as: Sunspot (Outfit + Selectable Styles + LEGO Style), Nova Snackpack (Back Bling + Selectable Styles + Reactive), and Stellar Striker (Pickaxe + Selectable Styles).

Should you buy Sunspot in Fortnite?

Should you buy Sunspot in Fortnite? Well, if you love characters that have a cheerful disposition and shine bright, Sunspot is a good choice. Once snug in your locker, you will see their smiling face whenever you scroll past them. Since the character has a LEGO Style, you can use the Sunspot while exploring new LEGO Fortnite seeds.

When was Sunspot last seen in Fortnite and when will it return?

Sunspot was last seen in the Fortnite Item Shop on February 10, 2024. The character has been listed 7 times on 6 different days since being released. Based on past trends and taking into account that the character is rather new, it is unclear when Sunspot could be listed again.

Be sure to check into the Fortnite Item Shop tomorrow to see if Epic Games surprises you by adding Sunspot back to the game.​