Just before Halloween, Fortnite gamers are getting the most terrifying new shop things, that is very creepy, with leaks showing that the spooky Terrifier skin and Repo tool will be in the in-game store. The very reliable sources HYPEX, ShiinaBR, and Starry_Galaxy1 are all saying that the nightmarish Art the Clown from Terrifier horror film will be sold on twentieth-two of October, with the Repo item coming on twenty-fifth.
These leaks have set the gaming world ablaze and the main reason for that is Halloween being just a few days away. I mean, what could be the better time for a scary clown skin than the scariest month of the year?? The situation is perfect and gamers are already counting down the days till they can scare the living daylights out of their foes with Art the Clown.
One of the gamers who goes by the name KWL was absolutely ecstatic so he shared “Hell yeah Terrifier on my 21st birthday” – what a birthday present! Meanwhile, another player, Pbj, commented “repo on my birthday is insane” – it seems that Fortnite is granting some people horror as a present on their important days.
However, not all gamers welcome the new skins. One player by the name of Kevin Villalobos ridiculed the skin and called it a “feminine clown” in his tweet. This prompted a few people to defend the skin and then followed some aggressive replies. Why would you even spend your time on something that clearly excites others?? User ultimatescrollz put it this way: “Nobody is making you buy it or like it. Still, you felt compelled to proclaim you weren’t and didn’t.”
The Terrifier skin, in particular, is the main factor that horror aficionados are so excited about. Clayface went on Twitter with “LFG @DarkDe88997”, to which Dark Demon22 replied, “I’m totally ready for his release š„š¤š¤” – and that is indeed the case of hype being real for this one. Art the Clown has been referred to as a modern horror icon, and having him appear in Fortnite isn’t that surprising as the game’s history is filled with such collaborations with horror properties.
Meanwhile, the players are already speculating about how long the items will be available in the shop. User john francis posed the question, “How long is the terrifier staying because I want to return kpop demon hunters but my ticket is coming on the 27th so is he going to stay that much?” – this indeed raises a good question of refund tickets and item shop rotations. Generally, Halloween items are there for a while but you can never be so sure with Fortnite’s shop with its erratic schedule.
There are also players who suggest the changes. User B said, “Repo should have been a backbling with multiple colors like the Among us backbling” – showing the community is always very creative in making the cosmetics better. Then come the questions like who else might be the next collab with users talking about Huggy Wuggy, Wednesday Addams and even the Back to the Future DeLorean!
Speaking of the DeLorean, user Damon Wilkinson tweeted, “I’m going to be annoying even though I don’t want to be, sorry. DeLorean when?” another user Johnny asked, “Will the BTTF DeLorean actually be released??” – this just shows players are happy with the current leaks but they are always looking for the next possible thing.
This timing of leaks together with Halloween season and the gameās annual Halloween event, Fortnitemares, is a really interesting case. Furthermore, the vampire’s mix and match with Art the Clown makes the dreadful experience even stronger. Imagine dropping into a night match with Zombies surrounding you, AND thereās a player-controlled clown killer after you? That’s an extremely terrifying level of gaming.
What is amazing about these peaks is that they show Fortnite as a brand that is not scared to lose part of its market for the sake of its innovative partnerships. The game can go from family-friendly characters to x-rated horror icons, and still, everyone would want to play it. What’s more, the fact that they release these skins at such a perfect time of the year just proves that Epic Games is totally aware of their release calendar dynamics.
The majority of users are pretty excited about the new Halloween season featuring these leaks, e.g., Stephanie Stanfield simply tweeted, “OMG” as a sign of her love for the new costumes. Even users that are located far away from the gameās original market are getting attracted to the hype, e.g., the Portuguese-speaking user Coruja telling another user, “Vou dar uma chance” (translation: “Iāll try it”) – this implies that the leaks are drawing attention even in remote areas and languages.
As we draw closer to October 22nd, the debate and speculation around these items will increase. Will Art the Clown come with any special emotes or back bling? What exactly is Repo, a weapon, a cosmetic, or something else entirely? One of the reasons behind the leaks’ engagement with Fortnite fans is the mystery surrounding it.
One thing is for sure – PlayStation‘s Halloween season has just turned a whole lot more ghostly and the gamers are ready to take on the fear. Whether you are a horror fan eager to take over Art the Clown’s skin or just a player wanting to increase your cosmetics stash, then these new items in the shop are definitely worth checking out. The leaks have validated it; the Halloween hype is very, very real this year.
