- Aerial Assault Trooper requires 1,000,000 XP (13.5 levels) to unlock and costs 1,200 V-Bucks.
- Renegade Raider needs 1,500,000 XP (19 levels) to unlock and costs 1,200 V-Bucks.
- You have until January 30, 2025, to earn the XP and purchase the skins, which now come with LEGO styles and exclusive Spring 2025 variants.
After seven long years of waiting, Fortnite players finally have a chance to get their hands on two of the rarest skins in the game’s history. The legendary Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper skins are back. And while you might be itching to get your hands on them, stop for just a minute. As it turns out, these Fortnite skins need some work before you can buy them. For that and more, keep reading as we show you how to get the Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper skins in Fortnite.
How to Unlock Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper
The Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper skins haven’t been available since Chapter 1, Season 1, making them some of the most sought-after cosmetics in Fortnite history. As part of the game’s 7-year anniversary celebration, Epic Games is giving everyone a chance to own these iconic outfits.
Unlike regular Item Shop purchases, you’ll need to earn specific XP amounts before buying these skins. Here’s what you need for each one:
How to Unlock the Aerial Assault Trooper Skin in Fortnite
To unlock the ability to purchase the Aerial Assault Trooper, you’ll need to earn 1,000,000 XP (about 13.5 Battle Pass levels). Once you’ve reached this milestone, you can buy the skin for 1,200 V-Bucks in the OG Season Shop tab.
Players can also unlock Aerial Assault One for 500 V-Bucks once they earn 500K XP which comes down to over 6 Fortnite Battle Pass levels.
How to Unlock the Renegade Raider Skin in Fortnite
You’ll need to earn 1,500,000 XP (approximately 19 Battle Pass levels) for the Renegade Raider skin in Fortnite. After hitting this XP threshold, you can purchase the skin for 1,200 V-Bucks.
The OG Season Shop also includes matching accessories for both outfits:
- Aerial Assault One Glider: Requires 500,000 XP (6 Battle Pass levels) and costs 500 V-Bucks
- Raider’s Revenge Pickaxe: Requires 2,000,000 XP (25 Battle Pass levels) and costs 1,500 V-Bucks
When Do Renegade Raider & Aerial Assault Trooper Leave the Fortnite Shop?
You have until January 30, 2025, to earn the required XP and purchase these items. That’s about 41 days to grind out the experience points you need. Your XP progress tracking started on December 19, 2024, at 7 PM ET.
With these iconic skins finally available again, you can own a piece of Fortnite history. Just remember to start grinding that XP early. 1.5 million XP might seem like a lot, but with consistent play and smart quest completion, you’ll be wearing these legendary outfits before you know it.
