Why is the Renegade Raider skin in Fortnite so rare?
The Renegade Raider skin in Fortnite is one of the rarest and most OG outfits as the character has practically been in the game since the beginning. Renegade Raider features a rather scrappy design for its outfit, with her goggles and face tattoos being instantly recognizable for many players in the community.
While the Renegade Raider skin in Fortnite doesn't feature any over-the-top elements, it's still synonymous with the game. The character was introduced all the way back in Chapter 1 Season 1, before the time of Fortnite Battle Passes when the Season Shop was where players looked for exclusive cosmetics. Renegade Raider was one of the first exclusive cosmetics introduced to Fortnite's Season Shop.
Who is the Renegade Raider skin in Fortnite lore?
While Renegade Raider hasn't actively participated in the Fortnite storyline, there is information about who she is and where she was during the events of the storyline. According to the Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point comics, Renegade Raider is a warrior from an unknown reality who was brought to the Island. She was revealed to have escaped the Loop during Chapter 1 Season 1, which explains her snapshot being available in the Season 1 Season Shop.
While Renegade Raider managed to escape the Loop, she was left stuck on the Island for four years before Batman and Catwoman escaped. She was then able to use the Zero Point and get back to her home reality, making her one of the few Fortnite characters that got a happy ending.
Why is the Renegade Raider skin in Fortnite so well known?
The Renegade Raider skin in Fortnite's primary claim to fame is her exclusivity, as she was only available to players who played during Chapter 1 Season 1 and were able to get to Level 20. Since the Season Shop functioned quite differently from the Battle Pass and the Fortnite Item Shop, not many players engaged with the outfit when it was first released.
Now that Renegade Raider has been confirmed to be a limited-time Season Shop cosmetic, players have been clamoring to get their hands on the outfit for years. The Renegade Raider skin in Fortnite is more than just another skin in the game's vast cosmetic library as she can also be seen as a symbol of authenticity when a player says they are an OG.
Will the Renegade Raider skin in Fortnite ever return?
Since Renegade Raider was exclusive to the Chapter 1 Season 1 Season Shop, she has been confirmed to never be added back to the game for players to acquire. This is especially true since the Season Shop was removed from the game after Season 1, further taking away from any chances of her returning.
However, over the years, Epic Games has introduced multiple reskins and reimaginings of Renegade Raider such as Blaze and Permafrost Raider. Be sure to check into the Fortnite Item Shop tomorrow to see if Epic Games adds any of those skins back to the game.
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