Online multiplayer games like Fortnite are some of the more social forms of this entertainment medium. From spamming emotes to hosting private match lobbies, there are quite a few ways to have a fun time in Fortnite with your friends.
Beyond these interactions, Fortnite players can also indulge in gifting in-game items to their friends. These non-refundable gifts can range from entire cosmetic bundles to the Battle Pass. The following guide walks you through the process of gifting a Fortnite skin or any eligible item to another player.
Before you begin gifting in Fortnite
There are a few things that need to be in order before you can begin using the gift feature in Epic’s live-service shooter. Firstly, your account must have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled. Secondly, you must have an in-game rank higher than Level 2.
Moreover, you and your friend must be connected as ‘friends’ on Fortnite for at least two days before any gifts could be sent or received. After either of you has sent a gift, the other person must log in to their account in order to successfully receive it.
It’s also worth noting that while the Battle Pass can be gifted, you can’t do it near the end of an ongoing season. Additionally, unlike other gift purchases, the Battle Pass must be bought using real money and not V-Bucks to be sent as a gift, which is why many players prefer using a Fortnite gift card for these purchases.
Steps to gift a skin in Fortnite
- Launch Fortnite and then navigate to the Shop tab. Alternatively, if you want to gift the Battle Pass, go to the Passes tab and skip to Step 3.
- Select the desired item you want to gift.
- Click on the Gift button.
- From the list that appears, choose the friend to whom you want to send the gift.
- Optionally, you can click on “Wrap Option”, pick a digital gift box for your item, and click on “Confirm Wrapping”.
- Click and hold the Purchase Gift button to complete the process.
Sending gifts is indeed a great way to show your appreciation for your Fortnite friends. This quick and convenient facility could come in handy when you want to gift a Fortnite player something they’d like but are short on time.
Given the immense variety of Fortnite cosmetics that are available at any time in the Item Shop, you shouldn’t really have trouble finding something suitable to send as a gift.
