How to get Samurai Shohei Outfit in Fortnite

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 11, 2025, 15:40 IST

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Fortnite collaborates with baseball star Shohei Ohtani, introducing the Samurai Shohei Outfit. Players can earn this exclusive skin for free by participating in the Shohei Ohtani Cup on March 15, 2025, or purchase it from the Item Shop starting March 17, 2025. Additional themed cosmetics and quests will also be available.

How to get Samurai Shohei Outfit in Fortnite

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Fortnite continues its tradition of exciting collaborations, and this time, it’s bringing baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani to the game. As part of the Fortnite x Shohei Ohtani crossover, players will have the opportunity to unlock the highly sought-after Samurai Shohei Outfit. If you are wondering how to get this exclusive skin, here’s everything you need to know.

How to Unlock the Samurai Shohei Outfit in Fortnite

There are two primary ways to get the Samurai Shohei Outfit in Fortnite:
1. Earn It for Free in the Shohei Ohtani Cup

Players who want early access to the Samurai Shohei Outfit can participate in the Shohei Ohtani Cup, a solo tournament taking place on March 15, 2025.

This free-to-enter event allows participants to compete against players in their respective regions.
Each elimination grants 2 points, while match placement also contributes to the overall score.
The highest-ranking players in each region will be rewarded with the Samurai Shohei Outfit before its official release.
The tournament will be held in a Battle Royale solo format, with each player allowed to play up to 10 matches within a three-hour window.

2. Purchase from the Fortnite Item Shop
If you miss out on the Shohei Ohtani Cup or do not rank high enough, don’t worry - the Samurai Shohei Outfit will be available in the Fortnite Item Shop on March 17, 2025, at 8 PM ET.

Players can purchase the skin individually or as part of the Shohei Ohtani Bundle, which includes additional themed cosmetics.
The bundle will offer other collectibles, including the Samurai Screamer Back Bling and the Baseball Batana Pickaxe.

Other Shohei Ohtani-Themed Cosmetics Coming to Fortnite

Alongside the Samurai Shohei Outfit, Fortnite players can also unlock various Shohei Ohtani-themed items, including:

Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers Uniform) Outfit
Decoy Back Bling
Trusty Two-Way Pickaxe
Doggy Dingers Emote
Hey Batter Emote

Starting March 18, 2025, players can complete exclusive Shohei Ohtani Quests to earn XP and level up their Battle Pass. These quests will be available until the end of Chapter 6, Season 2.
The Samurai Shohei Outfit is a must-have for Fortnite players and baseball fans alike. Whether you aim to win it through the Shohei Ohtani Cup or purchase it from the Item Shop, this crossover adds an exciting new dimension to the game.

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