Is the Shohei Ohtani Bundle worth buying in Fortnite?

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 17, 2025, 18:28 IST

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Fortnite’s Icon Series introduces MLB star Shohei Ohtani with a special bundle releasing March 17, 2025. It includes multiple outfit variations, emotes, and accessories. Players can purchase the bundle or items individually. Competitive players can win an exclusive Samurai Shohei Outfit. Baseball fans and collectors will find great value in this exciting addition.

Is the Shohei Ohtani Bundle worth buying in Fortnite?

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Fortnite’s Icon Series continues to expand, and its latest addition is none other than MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani. Known for his dominance as both a pitcher and hitter, Ohtani has become a household name in baseball, and now, he’s bringing his talents to Fortnite.
With the Shohei Ohtani bundle set to release on March 17, 2025, players are wondering: Is it worth spending V-Bucks on? Let’s take a closer look at what’s included, pricing expectations, and whether this bundle is a home run or a strikeout.

What’s Inside the Shohei Ohtani Bundle?

Fortnite x Shohei Ohtani

The Shohei Ohtani Fortnite bundle is packed with baseball-inspired cosmetics, giving players multiple outfit choices and accessories. Here’s what’s included:

Shohei Ohtani Outfit (Three styles: Home, Away, and LEGO Fortnite Variant)
Samurai Shohei Outfit (A special samurai-themed version of Ohtani)
Decoy Back Bling (A bobblehead of Ohtani’s dog, Decoy)
Samurai Screamer Back Bling
Trusty Two-Way Pickaxe
Baseball Batana Pickaxe
Doggy Dingers Emote
Hey Batter Batter Emote

Players will have the option to buy the entire bundle or purchase select items individually.

How Much Will the Shohei Ohtani Bundle Cost?

Epic Games hasn’t confirmed the official pricing, but based on previous Icon Series bundles, here’s what players can expect:

Full Bundle: 2,000 - 2,800 V-Bucks (~₹1,500-₹2,000)
Individual Skins: 1,500 V-Bucks (~₹1,200)
Pickaxes & Emotes: 500-800 V-Bucks each

Additionally, players can unlock the Samurai Shohei Outfit for free by competing in the Shohei Ohtani Cup. Top-performing players in each region will earn the exclusive skin before its official release.

Should You Buy the Shohei Ohtani Bundle?

The Shohei Ohtani bundle is an exciting addition to Fortnite, but is it worth buying? Here are the pros and cons:
Pros:

Unique Design - The baseball and samurai fusion offers something fresh.
Multiple Styles - With different outfit variations, players get more value.
Exclusive Tournament Reward - Competitive players can unlock an outfit early.
Great for MLB Fans - If you love baseball, this is a must-have.

Cons:

Not for Non-Baseball Fans - If you’re not into MLB, the bundle may not appeal to you.
Upcoming Collabs - If you’re saving V-Bucks for future crossovers, you might want to wait.

For MLB fans and Fortnite collectors, this bundle is a solid investment. The detailed skins, fun emotes, and customization options make it worth considering. However, if you’re looking for something more tactical or futuristic, you might want to save your V-Bucks for future releases.
Either way, expect to see Ohtani stepping up to the plate in Fortnite when the bundle drops!

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