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Neymar Jr., the Brazilian National Team soccer star, has officially arrived in Fortnite, as first teased at the beginning of the season. Provided you own the current battle pass, you’re eligible to complete a series of challenges to unlock the Neymar Jr. skin and several accompanying items, including a loading screen, pickaxe, and back bling. With the Neymar Jr. challenges now live with the arrival of update 16.30, here’s what you need to know to complete the soccer-themed challenges and get the new skin.
Neymar Jr. Fortnite Challenges
Like Predator, Wolverine, and others before him, the midseason secret skin of Neymar Jr. will include his own bonus challenges for players to complete. Doing so will unlock new cosmetics that tie into the Neymar Jr. set. Below you’ll find a complete list of challenges you’ll be chasing as well as a first look at the cosmetics you’ll unlock.
Talk to an island soccer player: Talking to one of these characters will reward you with the Soccer Ball Emote Toy and the Neymar Jr BannerComplete 3 quests from island soccer players: Unlocks Matador Loading ScreenComplete 5 quests from island soccer players: Unlocks Neymar Jr OutfitDrop kick the soccer ball toy 500 meters as Neymar Jr: Unlocks Joia Trophy Back BlingScore a goal with the soccer ball toy as Neymar Jr: Unlocks Jaguar Strike PickaxeEliminate 3 opponents as Neymar Jr: Unlocks Shhh. Emote.
In addition to these new challenges, completing more Epic Quests (purple challenges) during the season will unlock additional Neymar Jr. rewards, including new Brazilian National Team-themed colorways. Using the Shhh Emote will also transform Neymar into his alternate style, his “Primal” form. You can see that in the video clip below.
Neymar Jr. Cup
To celebrate his arrival in Fortnite, Epic is hosting the Neymar Jr. Cup on April 28, giving players a chance to win a real-life, custom-designed soccer boot inspired by Neymar Jr.’s Primal form. The tournament will be played in Solo queues and the top player from each region will be sent the item, making it extremely rare. Players can also win the new Spinner Takes All Emoticon as part of the tournament.
Neymar Jr. In Creative Mode
In addition to his arrival to the flagship game mode, Neymar Jr. is coming to Fortnite Creative along with his endorsement partner, Puma. Between April 27 and May 4, players can check out the Paris-themed Welcome Hub made by community creators Kryw and Iscariote. After unlocking the soccer ball from the first Neymar Jr. Quest, players can bring it with them to the new soccer field stationed there.
A new 8v8 competitive mode called “Go Crazy” will also be featured in Creative as another celebration of the athlete’s arrival. Earn gold by eliminating players, then use this gold to unlock upgrades and special bonuses for you and your team, with the first team to hit 200 eliminations declared the winner.
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