Unused Fortnite Cosmetics Revealed by Leak

A well-known Fortnite leaker has offered fans an intriguing glimpse into a handcuff cosmetic that never saw the light of day, leading to speculation about its fate. While Fortnite is famous for its pioneering cosmetic additions—especially through collaborations—some concepts inevitably get shelved.

Epic Games recently launched Fortnite’s Chapter 6 Season 2, bringing players a wave of new content to dive into. The developers have once again succeeded in refreshing the battle royale by introducing new locations, weapons, and unique mechanics for the season. Among the fresh features are explosive bank heists, which let players break into vaults to unlock powerful armaments and unique currencies that can be exchanged on the black market. As is typical with new seasons, Epic has also rolled out an array of new skins for players to enjoy.

In a recent Twitter buzz, famed dataminer ShiinaBR released six concept designs for an unused handcuff cosmetic that fans might see in the future. However, as the game doesn’t yet feature mechanics involving handcuffs, these plans might have been sidelined. The designs vary significantly, ranging from plain gold shackles to those with high-tech or mystical appearances. Fans couldn’t help but liken these to the much-talked-about weapon charms, another cosmetic speculation that never materialized. It’s quite common for these kinds of initial ideas to make it into the codebase but get dropped later during game development.

Surprisingly, some cosmetic elements make their debut without ever being leaked, such as the newly introduced ‘Moments’ in Fortnite. Labeled under the music category in the locker, this fun addition gives players a fresh way to use their Jam Tracks. By choosing a tune and setting it for the “intro” or “celebration” slots, players can enjoy original or licensed tracks either when they leap from the Battle Bus or snag a victory. Fans have warmly welcomed this new element so far.

On the flip side, not all cosmetics have received such positive feedback, as seen with Fortnite’s ‘Kicks’. Although fans appreciate the idea of customizing footwear, many feel the collaborations with brands like Nike and Adidas are overpriced—some Kicks are priced at a hefty 1,000 V-Bucks. For those keeping track, 1,000 V-Bucks cost $8.99. Some players find it odd that a simple pair of shoes can sometimes be priced higher than an entire outfit, with some outfits available for as little as 800 V-Bucks. Despite these minor bumps in the road, many in the Fortnite community are eager to dive into the latest seasonal changes.