The OG Skull Trooper refers to the original version of the Skull Trooper outfit in Fortnite, specifically distinguishing players who acquired it during its initial release in Season 1 from those who purchased it during subsequent re-releases. This distinction grants it a prestigious status among the game's community.
Understanding the Skull Trooper Outfit
The Skull Trooper is an Epic Outfit in Fortnite, recognized for its skeletal design. It is a part of the Skull Squad Set and can be purchased from the Item Shop.
Here's a quick overview of the outfit's basic details:
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| V-Bucks Cost | 1,500 V-Bucks |
| Set | Skull Squad Set |
| First Release | Season 1 (October 2017) |
| Availability | Item Shop |
The Significance of "OG"
In the context of Fortnite, "OG" stands for "Original Gangster" or simply "Original." When applied to cosmetic items like the Skull Trooper, it signifies that a player acquired the item when it was first introduced to the game.
Key aspects of being an "OG" Skull Trooper owner include:
- Veteran Status: Owning the skin from Season 1 indicates that a player has been with the game since its early days, showcasing their dedication and longevity.
- Exclusive Styles: To honor and distinguish the original owners, Epic Games often provided exclusive cosmetic variations. For the Skull Trooper, this meant the Purple Ghost style. Players who purchased the Skull Trooper during its initial Season 1 release were granted this unique purple variant, which was not made available to those who bought the skin during its later re-releases.
- Rarity and Prestige: While the Skull Trooper has returned to the Item Shop multiple times, making it accessible to new players, the "OG" status remains tied to the purple style, preserving a level of exclusivity and prestige for the earliest adopters.
How to Identify an OG Skull Trooper
The primary way to identify an OG Skull Trooper is by the presence of the Purple Ghost style. If a player is sporting the Skull Trooper with the distinct purple glowing eyes and accents, it signifies they are an "OG" owner. Subsequent re-releases typically only offered the green, white, and black styles.
The Skull Trooper remains a popular skin, embodying both a classic aesthetic and a symbol of veteran status for those who have been part of Fortnite's journey from the beginning.
For more information on Fortnite items and their history, you can visit the Fortnite Wiki.
