How to Get OG Skins in Fortnite (And Which Ones Came Back)

Some OG Fortnite skins can be earned again, and some never will be. Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper returned in the OG Season Shop in December 2024, unlocked with XP, and Skull Trooper and Ghoul Trooper come back at Halloween. What you can't get on a new account are early Battle Pass rewards such as the Black Knight, which Epic's policy keeps exclusive, and the 2017 original-owner styles of those returned skins. For those, the only route is an account that already has them.

What counts as an "OG" skin?

There is no official definition, but buyers use the term for cosmetics from Fortnite's first seasons in late 2017 and 2018 that a newer account can't match. Since several early skins have returned, "OG" now usually means one of two things:

• An item that was never offered again, such as the Black Knight (tier 70 of the Chapter 1 Season 2 Battle Pass) or the promo skins that came with phones and consoles.
• An original-owner style that later buyers didn't get: the purple-glow Skull Trooper, the pink Ghoul Trooper, and the black-and-gold Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper that Epic gave 2017 owners in 2025.

Our guide to what counts as an OG Fortnite account goes deeper, and the list of the rarest Fortnite skins shows which items are scarce today.

Which OG skins can you still get?

Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper (OG Season Shop)

Both were sold in the Season 1 Season Shop in late 2017, behind level requirements of 20 and 15. On 20 December 2024 Epic reopened them in the OG Season Shop during Fortnite OG, together with the Raider's Revenge pickaxe and the Aerial Assault One glider. Instead of a level, each needed an XP target: 1,000,000 XP for Aerial Assault Trooper and 1,500,000 XP for Renegade Raider. The OG Season Shop has returned since, so watch for it if you want the skins themselves. Our Renegade Raider value guide explains what the return did to prices.

Skull Trooper and Ghoul Trooper (Halloween returns)

Both first appeared for Halloween 2017 and have returned to the Item Shop in many Halloween seasons since. If you just want the skins, wait for October.

Other early shop skins

Item Shop skins can reappear at any time. Recon Expert, for example, returned in 2020 after more than two years away.

Which OG items you can't get any more

• Early Battle Pass rewards. Epic lets items from passes released after 7 August 2024 return to the shop 18 months after they leave a pass, but rewards from Chapter 1 Season 2 through Chapter 5 Season 3 stay exclusive. That covers the Black Knight, Sparkle Specialist, The Reaper, the Floss emote and the AC/DC pickaxe. See our Black Knight value guide.
• Original-owner styles. The purple glow, the pink Ghoul Trooper and the black-and-gold styles were given only to 2017 buyers.
• Promo and hardware exclusives. Galaxy, IKONIK, Honor Guard, Wonder and the console bundle skins were never sold in the Item Shop, and their promotions ended years ago.

Notable OG skins at a glance

Skin	How it was first obtained	Period	Obtainable today?
Renegade Raider	Season Shop, level 20	Ch1 Season 1 (2017)	Returned in the OG Season Shop (XP-gated); the 2017 style is account-only
Aerial Assault Trooper	Season Shop, level 15	Ch1 Season 1 (2017)	Returned in the OG Season Shop (XP-gated); the 2017 style is account-only
Skull Trooper	Item Shop, Halloween 2017	Ch1 Season 1	Returns at Halloween; the purple glow is account-only
Ghoul Trooper	Item Shop, Halloween 2017	Ch1 Season 1	Returns at Halloween; the pink style is account-only
Black Knight	Battle Pass, tier 70	Ch1 Season 2	No, exclusive under Epic's policy
Royale Knight	Battle Pass	Ch1 Season 2	No, exclusive under Epic's policy
The Reaper	Battle Pass, tier 100	Ch1 Season 3	No, exclusive under Epic's policy
Galaxy	Samsung device promotion	Ch1 Season 5 (2018)	No, the promotion ended

How to verify an OG account before you buy

Because some early skins have returned, the name of a skin proves little on its own. When a listing claims OG items:

• Ask for a live video of the locker with the original styles selected, not cropped screenshots.
• Check that the account's age fits the items. A seller claiming 2017 originals should be able to show proof that the account was active then, such as early purchase history.
• Insist on full email access. Without the original inbox, the seller can use Epic's account recovery to take the account back. Our guide on changing your Fortnite email covers the first step after purchase.
• Confirm there are no bans or warnings, and pay through a marketplace with escrow or buyer protection, never a direct Discord deal.

Our guide on whether it is safe to buy Fortnite accounts covers the risks in more detail, and the Fortnite account value guide shows what accounts with each item ask.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you still get Renegade Raider?

Yes, when the OG Season Shop is running: it returned there on 20 December 2024, unlocked by earning 1,500,000 XP, and the shop has come back since. The exclusive black-and-gold style is limited to players who bought the skin in 2017.

Will Epic bring back the Black Knight?

Not under its current policy, which keeps Battle Pass rewards from Chapter 1 Season 2 through Chapter 5 Season 3 exclusive. Only items from passes released after 7 August 2024 can return to the shop.

Is it safe to buy an OG Fortnite account?

It can be, if you use a marketplace with escrow, published buyer protection and a dispute process. The main risks in private deals are accounts recovered by the original owner and listings that misrepresent what is on the account.

How do I know an OG account is genuine?

Ask for a screen recording of the locker with any original-owner styles selected, and proof that the account's age fits the items. A 2017 original style on an account that can't show any 2017 activity is a red flag.

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