Captain America is a fictional superhero character from the Marvel comics. He is a super-soldier who faults World War II. He is also part of multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. However, he was also part of Fortnite in the past and is set to return for the celebrations of July 4th this year.
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Epic Games introduced this superhero cosmetic skin in 2020 as part of the battle royale game‘s Chapter 2: Season 4. However, it’s a time-limited skin, available in-store temporarily. But it has appeared in the store on many offers after the initial release. The latest the skin was available in the store was in March 2021.
Fortnite again has the Captain America skin
Given the character’s history, he would be perfect for celebrating American Independence. So, Epic Games brought back the American superhero in the stores for the July 4th celebrations this year.
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Captain America’s skin would be available in the stores for 2,000 V-Bucks. Further, his Proto-Adamantium Shield would also come with the skin as back bling and a harvesting tool. Cap’s shield has a 350 DPS and 175 damage rate.
Fans react to the return of Captain America in the skin stores
Fans are excited about Captain America’s skin but prefer the new Sam Wilson’s Cap from the Disney+ show falcon and Winter Soldier over the original Steve Roger one.
Sorry but Thats the captain América i need pic.twitter.com/6tlfz58CBn
— babymetroid (@baby_metroid5) July 4, 2022
They should have added Sam Wilson, he's on several Fortnite covers pic.twitter.com/rpKWVhG4ks
— Justin (@Justin_Neagle) July 4, 2022
Ah yes. What a wonderful time. The bright and colourful 4th of July stuff. Also u forgot about… oh wait, nevermind. The rest of the shop is trash. U can tell since ugly red girl is back (please stop bringing her back) 🤢 and Vice is still alone. pic.twitter.com/A84A3GP3QP
— Nanoboy33 (@NanoLeon3000) July 4, 2022
They expect me to get excited over an item that is 2 YEARS OLD, that I also bought 2 years ago… why not bring us something new, like The Falcon! He is the new Cap!!
— FORTNITE TOXIN (@ToxinGamez) July 4, 2022
I NEED YOUR SHIELD
— sammy (@hikarushom) July 4, 2022
Happy 4th of July🇺🇸❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙 pic.twitter.com/jkZk5koml8
— Seb (@ClarkSebbie) July 4, 2022
I’m literally about to spend so much on the 4th of July cosmetics period #July4th 🇺🇸
— Gaymer (20+) 🇺🇦🏳️🌈🌸 (@TheGaymer407) July 4, 2022
What else is there besides Cap for July 4th?
Captain America isn’t the only skin that Epic Games are releasing for the July 4th celebrations. They also brought back the NitroJerry skin from Chapter 2: Season 7. However, the complete bundle of this cosmetic set wouldn’t be available.
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The NitroJerry main bundle would include two edit styles for the skin, the fizzle back bling and the victory royale only short-fuse emote. This main bundle would cost 1,500 V-Bucks. Additionally, players can buy the Sparkleaxe, Boomer glider, and the Roman Candle emote to complete the NitroJerry set for another 1,800 V-bucks.
Further, the Fireworks Team Leader set would be available in the store for 1,500 V-bucks. It would be great to see this skin from Season 1: chapter 4. After all, this skin has always been a July 4th exclusive in stores.
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There would be other skins like the Star-Spangled Trooper and Star-Spangled Tropper. But they are not worth much compared to the ones mentioned above. Are you going to get Captain America or any other Fortnite skin to celebrate July 4th?