The latest Fortnite season has a few quirks, with medallions and a bit of a smoothed-over map. However, one area where Epic has brought their A-game is crossovers. We’ve already had Peter Griffin, but Solid Snake in Fortnite has just released too! One of the biggest icons of gaming has just made it into the game as a new skin.
The Metal Gear Solid protagonist has come to Fortnite. The Chapter 5 Battle Pass has crossovers with Family Guy already, but one of the most exciting crossovers didn’t unlock until late January. In the latest Fortnite patch notes, Solid Snake was fully added. We can now see all of his quests and how you can unlock Snake..
The Solid Snake Fortnite release date is quite a bit after the original release of the season. Players will now have to jump back in and complete quite a few quests. Only then can you unlock the Snake Fortnite skin! How can you unlock the character though and what has been added with them to Fortnite?
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Solid Snake in Fortnite
The Solid Snake Fortnite skin is coming with this season’s Battle Pass. Just who is he though? Solid Snake is the stealthy protagonist of the Metal Gear Solid franchise. One of the biggest series in gaming history, it was revolutionary on early 3D consoles and continued to bang out genre-defining hits through the decades. Director Kojima has moved on to new works like Death Stranding since a messy fallout with the series’ publisher, but Snake remains an important part of gaming history.
Solid Snake in Fortnite joins other icons of gaming like Lara Croft. He’s been featured in games like Smash Bros Ultimate’s roster in the past too. Since Metal Gear debuted on the SNES in the 80s, Snake has become one of the most recognizable characters in video games. How can you unlock him in Fortnite though?
How to Unlock the Skin
Now that we’re past the Solid Snake Fortnite release date, unlocking him is simple. This is the bonus or secret skin for the current Battle Pass. At one point, these were a bit more secret. By Chapter 5 they’ve basically become simply a separate page of the Battle Pass though. Players will need access to the premium pass if they want to unlock Snake in Fortnite. It’s better value than purchasing him from the Fortnite item shop though.
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With the Battle Pass purchased, unlocking the character is simple. There are now two pages of quests for Solid Snake. Completing each of them unlocks one of the associated cosmetics for that set. Once you complete a page, you’ll unlock the Fortnite skin. The second page being completed will let you unlock old Snake.
Solid Snake in Fortnite Quests
These are all of the Snake Fortnite Quests and how you can unlock the character in the game:
Page 1
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- Hide in a Cardboard box for 10 seconds – Loading Screen
- Deal 250 Damage within 20 meters – Stun Knife Pickaxe
- Deal 50 Damage with Explosives – Solid Profile Spray
- Deal 500 Damage to Opponents with ARs – ! Emote
- Break 2 Security Cameras – ! Banner Icon
- Complete all 5 Quests – Solid Snake Outfit
Page 2
- Deal 2500 Damage with a Suppressor Weapon – Tactical Advantage Loading Screen
- Use EMP Stealth Camo 3 Times – Metal Gear MK 2 Back Bling
- Use a Hiding Spot in 5 different Matches – Hidden? Emoticon
- Assist in Opening 3 Vaults or Hack 3 Train Heist Chests – Slider Glider
- Damage 10 Enemy Players Before They Damage You – Snake Skin Wrap
- All Quests – Old Snake Outfit Style
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Solid Snake Fortnite Release Date
That’s how you can unlock the Snake Fortnite skin. When does the skin become available though? We’ve had a countdown running since the first Fortnite Chapter 5 update. Solid snake unlocked a little early, on January 23 2025. The skin is now fully accessible and players can start on the quests and unlock Solid Snake!
