How to get Alien Ellen Ripley and Xenomorph skins in Fortnite

Brad Norton
Fortnite Alien bundle

The Alien franchise is now in Fortnite as of the Alien collect’s release from Season 5. The collaboration introduced Ellen Ripley and the iconic Xenomorph into the game. Here’s how you can grab the skins.

Continuing the trend of Fortnite Season 5, another huge franchise has crossed over into the battle royale. From Tron to AMC’s The Walking Dead, and everything in between, we’ve already seen some stunning additions this season.

As each new week has come with its fair share of surprises, Epic has continued to shock the gaming industry. This time around, it’s sci-fi heroine Ellen Ripley alongside her most recognizable foe, a Xenomorph. 

From the imposing new skins to a hilarious Chestburser emote, there’s plenty up for grabs. Here’s how you can get your hands on the new Alien bundle in Fortnite.

How to get Ellen Ripley and Xenomorph skins in Fortnite

Players can acquire the Ellen Ripley and Xenomorph skins in the Fortnite item shop. The bundle was recently added on January 5 and will remain in the shop for an unknown amount if time. 

These unmistakable characters and items bring the look and feel of the 1979 classic into Epic’s popular battle royale. Players can drop into the map as the terrifying Xenomorph or hop into combat as the ruthless Ripley.

The total Alien cosmetics set consists of the following items:

  • Ellen Ripley Skin
  • Xenomorph Skin
  • Xenomorph Tail Back Bling
  • Xeno Menace (Built-in Emote)
  • Nostromo Crew Outfit
  • Weyland-Yutani Cat Carrier
  • P-500 Power Loader Arm Pickaxe
  • Cheyenne Dropship Glider
  • Burst Case Scenario Emote

Fortnite’s item shop is always rotating, so be sure to get in quick and grab the Alien set before it’s too late. Be sure to check out our guide on the best Fortnite skins in 2023

About The Author

Brad Norton is the Australian Managing Editor at Dexerto. He graduated from Swinburne University with a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and has been working full-time in the field for the past six years at the likes of Gamurs Group and now Dexerto. He loves all things single-player gaming (with Uncharted a personal favorite) but has a history on the competitive side having previously run Oceanic esports org Mindfreak. You can contact Brad at brad.norton@dexerto.com