Thanos skin is finally coming to Fortnite

ByDavid Coulson Hours
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Fortnite Thanos Cup Key Art

Way back in 2018 we saw Thanos come to Fortnite featuring in his own LTM where a player could take control of the Infinity Gauntlet and become the Dark Lord. When this LTM happened it seemed like a Thanos skin was inevitable, especially considering the popularity of Fortnite at the time.

Unfortunately, it never happened. It also didn’t happen when there was more Marvel-themed LTMs added in 2019, or last year when Chapter 2 Season 4 was entirely Marvel themed.

But, finally, in 2021, the Thanos skin is finally coming to the game as Epic Games has announced the Thanos Cup, which will grant top scoring players with the skin early before it makes its way to the Item Shop a few days later. We have seen this format used in the past for previous Marvel skins in Chapter 2 Season 4, as well as other skins in previous seasons.

Fortnite Thanos Cup Key Art
Credit: Epic Games/Marvel

In a blog post, Epic Games announced the Thanos Cup and what players can expect.

“Three years after his LTM debut in Fortnite, Thanos arrives in the Item Shop for the very first time. Beginning at 8pm ET on June 26, 2021, you can play as the Mad Titan himself, even equipping the Infinity Gauntlet Back Bling inspired by Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame – completed with all six Infinity Stones.”

Even though players can equip the Infinity Gauntlet, don’t expect all of the powers that come with it, although we really hope the Thanos LTM comes back because it was so broken but so much fun.

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Epic Games also revealed that players will be able to earn the skin five days early by taking part in the Thanos Cup on June 21st.

Before Thanos arrives in the Item Shop, players will have the opportunity to get his Outfit and Back Bling inspired by Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame first by competing in the Thanos Cup on June 21!

“Grab your Duos partner and compete in up to 10 total matches in 3 hours to earn as many points as you can. The top-performing teams in each region will earn the Thanos Outfit and Back Bling inspired by Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame. For anyone who earns 8 total points, you’ll receive the Thanos Watches! Spray.”