Epic Games presented a brand new Fortnite skin and the players really went nuts. The new Dee skin was offered in the store for just 800 V-Bucks, which is incredible given that it got such universal acceptance. Has it been a while since we last got any fantastic-looking skin that was priced below 1000 V-Bucks??
This announcement was made by the notorious leak ShiinaBR, which is always in the know about Fortnite leaks and news. Besides this humorous character in roller skates and a crop top, the replies section became very active in no time in the tweet. A player called Clappa was so excited that he literally screamed “OMG ONLY 800?!” which seems to be the same vibe the others feel.
Yet, the community is divided on this character … Some gamers have pointed out that she has roller skates but there is no skating emote?? What’s the story here, Epic? Another player RarestPunk remarked: “if you gonna give a girl skates at least give us a skating emote.” I couldn’t agree more!
Then we have the problem of naming. User renz88x pointed out something strange – “If her name is Dee then why does the tag on her chest say Aisin?” That is in fact a good question. Is Aisin her last name? May she be supported by a company that we do not know about yet? The intrigue deepens.
The players have gone mad for the design. Claude_Sneed described it as “literally the best skin I have ever seen,” which must be taken as very high praise considering the number of skins Fortnite has produced over the years. The retro era with the skates and the outfit is just perfect for a huge number of gamers. Kylioe summed it all up with “WAIT SHES CUTE” and to be honest? Mood.
Nonetheless, there appears to be some misunderstanding in the comments whether this skin is free or not. A few players thought it was going to be part of a web promotion, but that is not the case – it is simply 800 V-Bucks in the item shop. No gimmicks, no complicated requirements, just plain fire at a reasonable price.
The roller skate theme has triggered discussions on what might have been. The comments have stated that she definitely should have had a built-in skating emote or at least some proper means to use those skates in the game. Sarihel opined, “I adore her, just need a traversal emote to match the skates!” which is a very logical assertion.
There are also some … unusual comparisons being drawn in the comments. Techboylg compared her to “the ice cream outfits in Stranger Things,” which, to be honest, I can somewhat see that aesthetic? And afterwards, there was some random debate about bisexuality and politics which honestly left me confused about what we were talking about in the first place. Ah, what was I saying?
Oh, the skin! Well, in essence, Fortnite players are really enjoying this one. It is within their budget, it is cute, and it is providing the game with a new style. However, Epic could have totally dominated the park if they had included a skating animation or something like that. Do you want me to tell you the reason? Because, like, you gave her the skates but not the ability to use them? It’s like offering someone a car without tires.
Nevertheless, the community’s reaction has mostly been positive with players like RxpidGhost just shouting “I LOVE ITTTTTT!!!!!” in capital letters since it’s sometimes the only fitting response. Also, Juri said “I just knew she would be added to the shop,” which indicates that some players had been anticipating this launch.
So, if you want to have some fun in your battle royale locker without exceeding the budget, Dee could be the one you can depend on. Priced at only 800 V-Bucks, she is like a giveaway compared to some of the overpriced items we have recently seen in the game. The only drawback is that you should not expect to roller skate around the island unless Epic provides that feature later. Which they probably should. Just saying.
Overall, it has been another victory for Fortnite in the skin category, proving that sometimes the cheaper, simpler options can generate as much hype as the expensive collaborations. The community’s reaction is a clear signal that players appreciate it when Epic releases high-quality content at reasonable prices, albeit with some minor complaints regarding missing features. The Dee character is without a doubt the center of attraction in the item shop and she is likely to appear in many matches for a considerable amount of time. PlayStation and Xbox gamers are also enjoying this new addition to the game.
