Alright, Fortnite folks, strap in, because Mando just got upgraded. The full details about the adjustable back bling for the Mando skin have been revealed by the Epic Games, and now the internet is at a frenzy. Imagine people are chatting in all caps, spam-firing emojies discussing whether their precious V-bucks are better off getting spent on it.
Let’s do some basic calculations first. See, the Mando skin is ideally not just a face cosmetic; it is one hot bundle dropping May 22. The bundle includes 2,500 V-Bucks for the skin itself (or 1,800 if bought alone), customizable back bling (400 V-Bucks), pickaxe (800 V-Bucks), and two emoting (300 V-Bucks each). That’s far too shiny for anyone who’s a big fan of both Star Wars and Fortnite.
This is where the magic happens. The back bling is not your typical statically glued-on accessory. It is customizable. So, players can change the aesthetics, which is quite a big win for anyone that wanted to tweak their Mando style just a bit, instead of going with the preset look. And now folks are already firing debates if it should’ve been a jetpack instead (Boba fans, we hear you), but hey, custom is custom.
Some just can’t get around the whole thing. Take Twitter user @PopMetaXX, who says, “I don’t know about this one… Definitely wouldn’t get it.” Then there are those who have pledged 100 percent of their Fortnite cash to this drop, with @TerminatorFN admitting that they’re skipping future skins just so that they can main this one, which, honestly, is fair.
Then the pricing front gets blown up. Some can’t even stand Epic asking 400 V-Bucks for just the back bling. But hey, if you’re gonna splurge, you might as well get the whole shebang, right?
Putting the cosmetics aside, the timing couldn’t be better. Mandalorian is still riding the great wave of popularity on Disney+, so this skin is basically asking to be a money printer for V-Bucks. Honestly, the thought of a squad of Mandos running down the island is just perfect.
Now, for the real one: When is it dropping? According to leaks, one magic day might just be May 22. Impatient players are lining up, with @zzzWiseWill tweeting, “Tomorrow can’t come fast enough.” Same, pal. Same.
The Mandalorian bundle thus looks like one of the biggest drops this season for anybody in Fortnite, whether you are a hardcore Star Wars fan or just someone who loves to show off rare skins. Don’t fault us when thermare in the mood for a late-night whining session.
If still you are unsure, well—this is the way. (Or just wait for a discount? Good luck.)
