Fortnite has come a long way since its debut 7 years ago, and along that journey, some skins have been lost to remain in the hands of the true veterans and OGs of Chapter 1. The rarest skins in Fortnite consisted of Aerial Assault Trooper and Renegade Raider, two outfits that have been absent from the Item Shop since Season 1, providing a 7-year hiatus and a rarity for everyone’s lockers… until now.
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Players can get the Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 as a celebration of the Holidays, the return of Fortnite OG Chapter 1, and of course, the 7-year anniversary of Fortnite itself. Yet, acquiring these outfits isn’t as simple as heading to the Item Shop and spending some V-Bucks.
How to Get the Aerial Assault Trooper in Fortnite
If players want the Aerial Assault Trooper, they will need to obtain a total of 1,000,000 XP. That’s a whopping 1 million XP, equivalent to 13.5 levels for the Battle Pass. Once players obtain a total of 1,000,000 XP (starting from December 19, 7 PM ET), players will be able to purchase the Aerial Assault Trooper skin in the OG Season Shop for 1,200 V-Bucks.
The Aerial Assault Trooper comes in his OG style for all players to use for those who want to bring that rare nostalgic feel to the battlefield. Aerial Assault Trooper is a founding Season 1 skin that returns years later, alongside a LEGO style.
Players can also purchase Aerial Assault One for 500 V-Bucks, the complimentary Glider of the Aerial Assault Trooper, but once they earn a total of 500,000 XP. 500K XP is equivalent to just over 6 levels in the Battle Pass.
Players who have purchased Renegade Raider and/or Aerial Assault Trooper or the Pickaxe and Glider will receive a free exclusive new Style for it in Spring 2025.
How to Get Renegade Raider in Fortnite
To obtain Renegade Raider in Fortnite, players must earn a total of 1,500,000 XP, which is tracked from December 19, 7 PM ET. 1.5 million XP is the equivalent of 19 levels in the Battle Pass and should be easily done through daily quests and playtime in Fortnite‘s various modes. Once players have reached a total of 1,500,000 XP, they will be able to head to the Item Shop to find the OG Season Shop tab, where the Renegade Raider will become purchasable for 1,200 V-Bucks.
Renegade Raider is one of the most famous skins in Fortnite for its status as a rare skin, and now, everyone has a chance to add it to their lockers, alongside a LEGO style to use. Renegade Raider also comes in a separate Checkered style.
Players can also grab Renegade Raider’s complimentary Pickaxe, the Raider’s Revenge, for 1,500 V-Bucks once they unlock a total of 2,000,000 XP, and 2 million XP is worth 25 levels in the Battle Pass.
Players who have purchased Renegade Raider and/or Aerial Assault Trooper or the Pickaxe and Glider will receive a free exclusive new Style for it in Spring 2025.
When Does Renegade Raider & Aerial Assault Trooper Leave the Fortnite Shop?
Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper leave the Fortnite Item Shop on January 30, 7 PM ET, thus providing players a total of 41 days to acquire the XP necessary and the V-Bucks needed to purchase these skins so that they can join in on the OG status.
