The start of the MLB season brings an exciting crossover to Fortnite as Shohei Ohtani steps up to the plate in the Icon Series! His exclusive Outfits, accessories, and in-game quests arrive in the Item Shop on March 17 at 8 PM ET. If you're eager to unlock his gear early, don't miss the Shohei Ohtani Cup on March 15!
Shohei Ohtani Quests: Step Up to the Plate
To celebrate Shohei’s arrival in Fortnite, Week 4 Quests in Battle Royale are all about baseball and his record-breaking 50/50 season. These quests launch on March 18 and last until Chapter 6 Season 2 ends:
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Finish in the Top 17 in 3 matches.
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Eliminate 3 players from beyond 50 meters.
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Throw 17 items during matches.
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Deal 54 damage to opponents using The Kneecapper.
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Slide continuously for 59 units of distance.
Each completed quest earns XP, helping you level up your Battle Pass and unlock rewards faster!
Shohei Ohtani’s Outfits & Accessories in the Item Shop
Dodgers-Inspired Shohei Ohtani Outfit
Representing his team, the Shohei Ohtani Dodgers Uniform Outfit includes three styles:
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Home (White Jersey)
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Away (Gray Jersey)
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LEGO Fortnite Style
Equip the Decoy Back Bling, featuring a bobblehead of Shohei’s dog, for a fun touch. Need the perfect pickaxe? The Trusty Two-Way Pickaxe, styled like a pitching machine, completes the look!
Samurai Shohei Outfit: A Fiery New Look
Celebrating Shohei’s connection to Japan and the Tokyo Series, the Samurai Shohei Outfit brings a bold, reactive samurai-style suit:
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The pitching arm ignites with fire upon earning eliminations.
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LEGO Style version for LEGO Fortnite.
Other themed items include:
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Samurai Screamer Back Bling: Turns fiery after eliminations.
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Baseball Batana Pickaxe: Swing for the fences with this sword-inspired baseball bat!
New Emotes for the Seventh-Inning Stretch
Doggy Dingers Emote
Swing in style as your Decoy bobblehead pitches baseballs for you to hit!
Hey Batter Batter Emote
Inspired by Shohei’s pre-game routine, this emote lets you channel his legendary focus.
All items will be available individually or as part of the Shohei Ohtani Bundle, giving you a complete collection of his Fortnite debut.
Shohei Ohtani Cup: Your Chance to Win Early
On March 15, players can participate in the Solo Battle Royale Shohei Ohtani Cup, where the top-performing competitors in each region will unlock the Samurai Shohei Outfit before its official release.
Tournament Format & Scoring
Compete in up to 10 matches within a three-hour time window in your region. Scoring follows this breakdown:
Match Placement Points:
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Victory Royale: 60 points
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2nd Place: 53 points
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3rd Place: 49 points
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4th Place: 47 points
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5th Place: 46 points
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...and decreasing down to 1 point for 50th place.
Eliminations:
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Each elimination earns 2 points.
Eligibility Requirements
To compete, players must:
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Have Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) enabled and verified on their Epic account.
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Be at Account Level 50 or above (check in the Career tab).
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Cabined Accounts are not eligible to participate.
For full details, refer to the Shohei Ohtani Cup Official Rules.
Get Ready for the Grand Slam!
Whether you’re aiming to win the Samurai Shohei Outfit early or just want to enjoy baseball-themed quests and cosmetics, Shohei Ohtani’s Fortnite debut is a must-play event.
Step into the batter’s box, knock it out of the park, and claim your Icon Series rewards!
