Fortnite Delays the Release of Kicks Cosmetics

Fortnite fans who were excited to grab a pair of Kicks on November 12 will have to wait a little longer before they’re available. The Fortnite team seems to be constantly working on figuring out what’s next for the game, and Kicks stood out as an idea that could take the game in a bold new direction. Although shoes are a smaller detail of any Fortnite character’s design, if they can be monetized, it’s important that players are satisfied with how well they’re displayed.

There have been many new developments making their way over to Fortnite, and fans continue to guess what’s next with the title. Many gamers are keeping an eye out for December 6, when Fortnite OG is set to make a comeback for good. In the meantime, Kicks have been a top priority for developers, even though they’re facing some hurdles.

The team behind Fortnite shared on social media that Kicks will be delayed. The new Fortnite cosmetic item was scheduled to be released as a part of the game’s 32.10 update, offering players a new way to accessorize. The developers have explained that a visual issue is holding things up, and once more information is available, it will be shared. Although this may be disappointing news for fans to hear, it makes plenty of sense that the team wants the release of Kicks to be as perfect as possible, considering all the hype that’s gone into their reveal so far.

Fortnite Delays Kicks Cosmetics

The Fortnite team noted that players will still be able to unlock the Air Jordan 1 High OG Black Toe Reimagined Kicks in Fortnite, but they won’t be able to equip them to their character for the time being. A lot of time and work seems to have gone into the release of Fortnite‘s Kicks, with unique collaborations that could draw attention and make Kicks more sought after. Kicks could lead to much more as Fortnite continues to develop, but some players doubt their necessity. Releasing the cosmetics with a visual glitch could have damaged their reception.

The release of Kicks could kickstart a lot more when it comes to Fortnite‘s available cosmetics. There are plenty of skins that have alternate costumes, like the multiple Eminem variants in Fortnite. If Kicks succeed, they could justify the developers giving skins and accessories even more depth. Players could end up accessorizing with gloves, coats, and more. In addition, Kicks present the opportunity for players to give popular skins a personal touch so that they still stand out from the crowd. There are seemingly endless possibilities for creative directions that Fortnite‘s new Kicks may be the first step toward. The in-game shoes need to stick their landing first, though.

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Released

July 25, 2017

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

Engine

Unreal Engine 5

ESRB

T for Teen – Violence

Steam Deck Compatibility

N/A

X|S Optimized

YES

PS Plus Availability

N/A

Split Screen Orientation

Horizontal Only

Number of Players

1-2

Local Co-Op Support

1-2 Players

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Cross Save

yes

Cross-Platform Play

Mobile, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S

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