How to Obtain the Borderlands Psycho Bandit Skin at No Cost in Fortnite?

Recently, an unusual occurrence in Fortnite has caught the attention of many players: the unexpected addition of the Borderlands Psycho Bandit skin to their accounts. Originally released as a part of the Mayhem Set in Season X, from August to October 2019, this skin has been absent from the store since May 31, 2020, making its sudden reappearance quite mysterious.

The specific reasons behind this sudden distribution are unclear, but the Fortnite community is abuzz with speculation and interest, especially given the skin’s popularity and rarity as part of the Gaming Legends Series.

Unexpected Arrival of Borderlands Psycho Bandit Skin

On January 19th, several Fortnite news sources reported that players found the Psycho Bandit skin from Borderlands unexpectedly added to their inventories. Epic Partner ShiinaBR suggests that this might link to players who pre-ordered Borderlands 3 through the Epic Games Store.

It appears that players who purchased Borderlands 3 during the over-a-year-long window might now be receiving the Psycho Bandit skin as a fulfillment of an old promise from Epic. The skin’s transition from a Rare Fortnite item to a part of the Gaming Legends Series – a category reserved for items from iconic video game franchises – has only increased its allure for fans of Borderlands.

Obtaining the Psycho Bandit Outfit

For players eager to get the Psycho Bandit outfit, the current situation presents a challenge. It appears that only players who purchased Borderlands 3 from the Epic Games Store before December 31, 2020, are receiving the skin. Since the skin hasn’t been available in the Fortnite store since May 31, 2020, obtaining it now might not be straightforward. However, given the recent developments and community interest, there’s a chance that Epic Games might reintroduce it for purchase.

The Psycho Bandit outfit, initially priced at 2000 V-Bucks, was part of the Mayhem Set. This set featured various Borderlands-themed cosmetics, including Claptrap, Psycho Buzz Axes, and others. The skin’s first introduction coincided with a Fortnite event in Season X, where a rift beacon near Truck ‘N’ Oasis brought a piece of Pandora, the Borderlands planet, into the game, along with the iconic Psycho Bandit character.

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