Fortnite Unveils Master Chief with Matte Black Style

Fortnite's Master Chief Returns: How to Secure the Legendary Spartan

The iconic Master Chief from the Halo franchise is back in the Fortnite Item Shop! This legendary Gaming Legends skin's return is a Christmas miracle, appearing after a near 1000-day absence (last seen June 3, 2022). Don't miss your chance to drop into battle as John-117!

This guide details how to obtain Master Chief and his stylish Matte Black variant.

Acquiring Master Chief:

The Master Chief outfit is available for 1,500 V-Bucks in the Fortnite Item Shop. Purchasing the outfit also grants the Battle Legend Back Bling for free! He's sporting his Halo Infinite armor.

For a complete Halo experience, consider the Master Chief Bundle (2,600 V-Bucks), including:

• Master Chief Outfit
• Battle Legend Back Bling
• Gravity Hammer Pickaxe (also available separately for 800 V-Bucks)
• UNSC Pelican Glider (also available separately for 1,200 V-Bucks)
• Lil' Warthog Emote (also available separately for 500 V-Bucks)

Master Chief's Availability:

Grab Master Chief before he's gone again! He's available in the Fortnite Item Shop until December 30, 7 PM ET.

Unlocking Matte Black Master Chief:

Want the sleek Matte Black style? Here's how:

1. Purchase the Master Chief outfit.
2. Play a single match of Fortnite Battle Royale on an Xbox Series X|S console.

Previously, this style was reported as unavailable for post-December 2024 purchases, but this has been corrected. So, act fast!