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Fortnite Unintentionally Releases Paradigm Skin, Allows Ownership

by Michael Dec 11,2024

Fortnite's Accidental Paradigm Skin Return: A Happy Ending for Players

![Fortnite Re-Releases Paradigm Skin By Accident, Lets Players Keep It Anyways](/uploads/62/172301522866b3203c758a9.png)

A five-year-old exclusive Fortnite skin, Paradigm, made a surprise comeback on August 6th, sending the gaming community into a whirlwind. Initially appearing in the item shop due to a glitch, Epic Games initially planned to remove the skin and offer refunds.

However, a swift change of heart followed a significant player backlash. Within two hours, Fortnite announced via Twitter that players who purchased the unexpectedly reappeared Paradigm skin could keep it. The developers acknowledged the accidental return and promised a prompt V-Bucks refund to those who acquired it.

To preserve the original exclusivity for those who obtained the Paradigm skin years ago, Fortnite committed to creating a unique, new variant exclusively for them. This gesture aims to compensate for the unforeseen return and maintain a sense of special ownership for the original owners.

This story highlights the power of community feedback and Epic Games' ultimately positive response to an unexpected technical issue. We'll keep this article updated with any further developments.

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