Fortnite: How to Gift Skins

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In Fortnite, players can purchase skins or other cosmetic items not only for themselves but also as a gift for a friend. This feature has been available since 2018 and can be used to surprise the recipient. Hundreds or even thousands of skins have been available in the game over the years, so there are plenty of options to choose from. However, there are a few nuances that need to be taken into account when giving skins, and this guide will focus on those. Without further ado, here is all the information about how to gift skins in Fortnite.

How to Gift Skins in Fortnite

To gift a skin to a friend in Fortnite, players must have a minimum of 800 V-Bucks in their account, which is the cost of the most affordable outfit in the in-game shop. Nevertheless, there are other cosmetic items that are less expensive and can also serve as great presents. Here's how to gift a skin to a friend in Fortnite:

Launch Fortnite and go to the Item Shop tab in the main menu.
Select a skin or other cosmetic item that is a gift for a friend.
In the purchase menu, select BUY AS A GIFT.
In the scroll menu, select the friend to whom the skin will be given (if the friend already owns that particular skin, it will be indicated on the right side of the menu).
Confirm the purchase and wait for a happy message from a friend.

Solving Issues With Gifting Skins in Fortnite

If players are unable to gift skin and receive some issues, here's what they should pay attention to:

Be sure to read the Gifting Policy, which is in the lower-right corner of the screen.
Before making a friend happy and giving them skin, players should ensure they have enough V-Bucks to buy it.
The friendship between players must last at least 48 hours before they can give each other cosmetic items.
Also, this action will only be possible if both users enable two-factor authentication.