Fortnite organizes various tournaments within its game modes, giving players the chance to showcase their abilities and compete for attractive rewards, such as in-game items or real money. The latest addition to this lineup is the Blitz game mode, which has quickly gained popularity. Epic Games is now exploring the competitive potential of this mode on mobile platforms.
Players interested in assisting Epic Games in testing competitive play in Blitz Mode have an exciting opportunity to earn a free cosmetic item. This guide will outline the steps to obtain the NITE Unit Marksman skin in Fortnite, ensuring players do not miss out.
Steps to Acquire the NITE Unit Marksman Skin in Fortnite
Fortnite is offering the NITE Unit Marksman skin for a limited time, and there is currently no information on whether it will return in the future. To receive the NITE Unit Marksman skin, players need to compete in the Solo Blitz Mobile Cup and rank among the top players in their respective regions.
Additionally, there are other cosmetic rewards available during this cup. Players can earn the First Response Tac Pack back bling by achieving 5 points, the Gavel Banger emote with 20 points, and the NITE Unit Tac Axe pickaxe by placing well in their region. Below is a breakdown of the performance required in the Solo Blitz Mobile Cup to earn the NITE Unit Marksman skin and the NITE Unit Tac Axe pickaxe:
|
Reward/Region |
OCE |
ASIA |
ME |
EU |
BR |
NAC |
NAW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
First Response Tac Pack back bling |
5 points |
5 points |
5 points |
5 points |
5 points |
5 points |
5 points |
|
Gavel Banger emote |
20 points |
20 points |
20 points |
20 points |
20 points |
20 points |
20 points |
|
NITE Unit Tac Axe pickaxe |
Top 650 players |
Top 750 players |
Top 950 players |
Top 3,450 players |
Top 950 players |
Top 1,900 players |
Top 950 players |
|
NITE Unit Marksman skin |
Top 350 players |
Top 450 players |
Top 500 players |
Top 1,600 players |
Top 500 players |
Top 950 players |
Top 500 players |
Typically, when a skin is provided early for a promotional tournament, players are informed that it will be available for purchase in the Item Shop later if they do not win during the event. However, in this case, the response from the developers to inquiries about future availability was vague emojis.
Players aiming to obtain the NITE Unit Marksman skin should ensure their participation in the Solo Blitz Mobile Cup. Additionally, the Fortnite Competitive account indicated that these cups are scheduled weekly on Thursdays.
Schedule & Rules for Solo Blitz Mobile Cup
As indicated, the Solo Blitz Mobile Cup is a solo tournament format set within the Blitz game mode, exclusively available to mobile device users, including both phones and tablets, and excluding the Nintendo Switch and its successors.
The Solo Blitz Mobile Cup will take place on August 22 or August 23, based on the player’s region. To find out the exact time for their region, players should refer to the in-game Compete tab or the competitive schedule.
