Shohei Ohtani Fortnite Skin release date, first look & what to expect

Baseball superstar is here

Among the very best, Baseball Superstar Shohei Ohtani is getting a Fortnite skin in the game. This has been officially confirmed by MLB and Epic Games as well.

With two distinct skins and a selection of stylish cosmetics, the three-time MVP and World Series champion of the Los Angeles Dodgers is adding his flair to the battle royale. Let’s check out more details in this article.

Next up to the plate in Fortnite March 17: Shohei Ohtani! ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/E2HQknzZ0X

— MLB (@MLB) March 10, 2025

Release Date and First Look at Ohtani’s Skins

Set your calendars for Monday, March 17, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET, when Ohtani’s skins will be available in the Item Shop. Two fantastic designs are available for fans to select from:

• Shohei Ohtani, the Dodger: This skin features Ohtani’s number 17 together with the traditional royal blue and white Los Angeles Dodgers jersey. It’s a flawless homage to his style on the field.
• Picture courtesy of Epic Games
• Samurai Shohei Ohtani: Combining heritage with a fierce, warrior vibe, this black-and-gold ensemble also bears the number 17, giving it a Japanese edge.

In addition to the skins, you will receive two Emotes (Hey Batter Batter and Dog Dingers), two Pickaxes (Trusty Two-Way and Baseball Batana), and two Back Blings (Decoy and Samurai Screamer).

Although the price is still unknown, you can anticipate to be able to get the entire Ohtani Bundle at a discounted price or buy it separately.

Pre-order the Samurai Shohei skin before it’s available for purchase. Top players can unlock the Shohei Ohtani Cup early on March 16, 2025, when it takes place as a Solo Battle Royale event. Only the top performer in each region wins, therefore compete for points based on placement and eliminations:

• Europe: The Top 2,000
• NA Central: The top 1,800
• Top 200 in NA West, Brazil, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania

Ohtani joins the likes of Neymar and LeBron James as the first MLB athlete to appear in Fortnite’s Icon Series. These skins add a new crossover vibe, regardless of whether you’re a baseball lover or a Fortnite fanatic.

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