Fortnite’s Next Icon Skin Is Based On Someone Who Got Famous At 14 Years Old

Fortnite’s roster of streamers who’ve skins within the merchandise store simply acquired just a little greater with the addition of Cody “Clix” Conrod, who, at 19 years previous, might be one of many youngest folks ever to have a Fortnite pores and skin based mostly on them. Together with the brand new Clix pores and skin, there might be a full slate of Clix-related cosmetics and, in a primary for this form of factor, a Clix-themed remix of an present pores and skin.

Clix, for many who aren’t acquainted, made a reputation for himself by incomes a spot within the Fortnite World Cup in 2019 when he was simply 14 years previous. And whereas he continues to compete on the highest ranges, he is additionally develop into a well-liked streamer and character, which is how he is landed his very personal Fortnite pores and skin.

Clix’s slate of cosmetics will embrace a single pores and skin that comes with two distinctive kinds based mostly on a meme you probably know even when he is new to you–one wherein he is sporting a t-shirt and pajama pants, and one other wherein he is sporting a go well with and tie. Along with the pores and skin, Clix’s set contains two again blings, two emotes, a wrap, and a pickaxe.

There’s additionally a brand new Clix-themed model of the Sparkplug pores and skin known as Sparx. All the things listed right here might be bought within the merchandise store beginning March 22, each individually (together with the again blings) and as a part of one giant bundle that features all of it.

As is customary for this form of factor, Fortnite will provide gamers the possibility to unlock the entire set of cosmetics without cost by taking part within the Clix Icon Cup, a battle royale trios (builds solely) event going down on March 21–those within the high tier of performers for every area will earn the complete bundle. However in an uncommon transfer, there’s additionally a comfort prize for many who simply miss out: the next-best tier of performers will get the Sparx outflit. Anybody who earns at the least 8 factors within the event will get a twig.

Clix will develop into the individual born most not too long ago to have a Fortnite pores and skin, dethroning The Child Laroi, who was additionally 19 when he acquired a pores and skin in 2023. However this is a enjoyable reality: Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf acquired his Fortnite pores and skin when he was 18, making him the youngest to ever earn that honor.