Kicks are Fortnite’s model of footwear, first launched in November 2024.
The beauty choice means that you can change your match with authentic designs created by developer Epic Video games, or a model identify shoe like Nike’s Air Jordan 1s. Nonetheless, know not each Fortnite pores and skin will probably be appropriate with Kicks instantly.
Kicks generally is a little complicated, as they’re the latest beauty merchandise in Fortnite and their launch was initially delayed — however they’re right here as of Nov. 21’st v32.11 replace. Right here’s easy methods to get Kicks, when new Kicks drop within the retailer, and easy methods to equip them.
What are Kicks in Fortnite?
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Kicks are a beauty sort which function your character’s footwear in Fortnite, permitting you to alter your character’s footwear (or cowl their naked toes).
Epic Video games has said that greater than 500 of the most well-liked Fortnite outfits can use Kicks on launch, and greater than 95% of outfits will probably be appropriate by Spring 2025.
Due to HypeX on YouTube, you’ll be able to see how Kicks will look when outfitted.
Methods to get Kicks in Fortnite
Kicks in Fortnite might be obtained by way of two strategies — the Battle Move and the Merchandise Store. Kicks will perform equally to different Fortnite cosmetics the place you’ll want to achieve a sure Battle Move tier, full Battle Move quests, or buy them from the Merchandise Store with V-Bucks.
Like different Fortnite cosmetics, you may have the ability to get a pair of Kicks by way of future Fortnite occasions and quests, and even by turning into a Fortnite Crew member.
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The primary pair of Kicks added to the sport are the “Air Jordan 1 Excessive OG ‘Black Toe Reimagined,’” supplied to gamers as a part of the Fortnite Remix season on Nov. 14, 2024.
The primary Kicks coming to the store, in the meantime, will are available drops, with batches of footwear out there just for a set time frame. Earlier than you buy a pair, click on the “Kicks Usability” button on the Kicks product web page within the store to see which of your skins can use them.
Kicks drop dates in Fortnite
Epic Video games has introduced two drops of Kicks at launch:
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Kick Drop 1 will probably be within the store from November 21 to 26. The 4 footwear and their costs are as follows:
- Nike Cortez Leather-based OG — 800 V-Bucks
- Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Galaxy’ — 1,000 V-Bucks
- Nike Shox R4 ‘Comet Pink’ — 1,000 V-Bucks
- Chomp Stompers — 600 V-Bucks
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Kick Drop 2 will probably be within the store from November 22 to 26. The 4 footwear and their costs are as follows:
- Air Jordan 3 Retro ‘Palomino’ — 800 V-Bucks
- Air Jordan 3 ‘Black Cement-Grey’ — 1,000 V-Bucks
- Air Jordan 11 ‘Black/Gymnasium Pink’ — 1,000 V-Bucks
- Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Manila’ — 1,000 V-Bucks
Methods to equip Kicks in Fortnite
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To equip Kicks in Fortnite, head over to your Locker in the principle menu and choose the “Character” tab. Work together with the shoe image to seek out your entire new Kicks.
As talked about, not each character is appropriate with Kicks for the time being. As time progresses, Epic Video games will regulate extra skins to be appropriate.
For an inventory of Kick appropriate outfits in Fortnite, try Epic Video games’ official help put up.
To test in-game which of your outfits can help them, go to your roster and choose the “Kind Filter” button. Discover the “Kicks Usable” filter, and apply it to see your skins that may use Kicks.
Why Kicks are hidden when outfitted
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If you equip a Kick, you might even see message “Hidden when outfitted with Outfit”, which implies that mentioned outfit shouldn’t be appropriate with Kicks on the present time.
Sadly, Kicks aren’t out there for each outfit in Fortnite, however Epic Video games has launched an inventory of outfits which are appropriate on an official help put up. In the event you don’t see an outfit on the checklist, they’re not in a position to make use of Kicks.
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