The long-anticipated skin bundle featuring the Fortnite Icon Series of the famous streamer and content creator Jack ‘CouRageJD’ Dunlop has not only surfaced but also its launch is scheduled for today. The bundle as rich as it is in cosmetics comes with a price tag of 3,000 V-Bucks. However, Dunlop has mentioned that the sole means he receives direct backing from the sale is if the users apply his creator code ‘COURAGE’ while doing the transaction.
The bundle is massive, to say the least. It comprises of two full costumes: the ‘Courage’ skin with four distinct edit styles, and the ‘Courageous Knight’ skin. It doesn’t stop here; there are many more items like two back blings, two pickaxes, two emotes, LEGO styles available for both skins, animated weapon wrap, a pet sidekick called Louis the dog, and a Louis emote included. It’s a massive lot of items for just 3,000 V-Bucks that, according to a good number of people in the community, has already been dubbed as unbeatable deal.
The tweet from CouRageJD that confirmed the news got an instant and massive positive response not only from his followers but also the whole Fortnite community. Replies as well as congratulations and promises to buy the bundle were the main tone of the conversation. One user declared, ‘Instant cop. Clean skin,’ whereas another, ‘WE Will be copping with Code Courage!!!’ The atmosphere was so positive that it was filled with design praise and comments of immediate buying. ‘Defo gonna get this, best icon ever for sure,’ is what another fan said.
Still, among the cheers, there were a few gamers who were not entirely satisfied with CouRageJD support statement. He said the ‘ONLY way I get support is if you use my code “COURAGE”!!!’ This put people in a quandary about how Epic Games were going to categorize these Icon Series partnerships. One user wrote, ‘Only way you get support if people use your code? So @epicgames and @Fortnite own the likeness of you? They didnt pay you for using you and they are not giving a cut of sales? Sounds kind of messed up.’ Another simply asked, ‘You mean you dont get payed for your own icon skin?’
This is where the confusion among people usually lies. Creators in Fortnite’s Support-A-Creator program typically receive a very small percentage of the revenues generated from the item shop when a customer uses their code. Therefore, even if there are no upfront licensing fees or royalties per skin sold, the creator code system is how the influencers get paid directly and make the most of the sales. That way, yes, using the code ‘COURAGE’ is really the only major way for the fans to support Jack financially for his in-game likeness. It’s a different model, but that’s how the ecosystem works.
The hype was not only digital. Several gamers are making changes in their daily lives. One parent humorously tweeted, ‘Told my kids they would have to forgo one of their Christmas presents so I can get the Courage bundle lol.’ That’s true dedication. Others were just unhappy that they could not afford it, as one fan remarked, ‘I really wish i could afford im a huge fan,’ and another ironically asking, ‘Gimme have it free… I don’t have money at all😭.’
Many people responded with cool-off comments. One user compared the new Fallout crossover and called it a ‘waste of resources,’ while another just sounded so surprised by the very fact that CouRageJD was still playing asking, ‘Don’t tell me you still playing Fortnite lmfao!’ However, there were only a few of such voices. The main mood was one of happiness and congratulatory shouts for CouRageJD, who, according to many, deserves this honor. ‘Fortnite went all out on your Icon Skin and you deserve it man! Congrats again on becoming an official Fortnite Icon!’ was the message from one of the well-wishers.
A tiny bit of confusion regarding the release date happened when one user in the UK was asking for clarification: ‘So the 18th for the uk right? Bc this person keeps arguing with me abt it.’ Considering the tweet which mentioned ‘tomorrow’ and also the timing of these social media announcements, it is quite safe to say that there will be a global release simultaneous with the item shop reset.
Now that the dust has settled, what’s the final word? CouRageJD’s Icon Series bundle has been a significant release for Fortnite and a big moment for the streamer. It is like a beautiful present for the players wanting a complete cosmetic set and it is also a way for his community to show support directly. The bundle is about to come out, and if the online reaction is any indication, it is going to sell out quickly. Just don’t forget to use the code if you’re playing on PlayStation or Xbox.
