Key Takeaways
- Some Fortnite fans feel Contrails are underrated due to limited availability in the Item Shop.
- Epic Games focuses on various cosmetics collaborations, but Contrails lack attention.
- While Battle Pass offers new Contrails, players request a basic pack for more versatility.
Fortnite fans are unhappy with the number of Contrails available in the Item Shop, with many stating that they are one of the most underrated items in the game. Contrails were introduced all the way back in Chapter 1 Season 3, and while several of these have been released as Battle Pass rewards, their availability in the Fortnite Item Shop remains to be quite low.
Cosmetics are an integral part of Fortnite, and Epic Games keeps things fresh with regular new collaborations. For instance, the current season gives players a chance to obtain some cosmetics themed around Marvel characters in Fortnite, including the likes of Dr. Doom, War Machine, Emma Frost, and Mysterio. However, there is one cosmetic type that Epic Games doesn’t focus on much, and fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing more of it in the Item Shop.
In a new post on the Fortnite subreddit, user MrBee_55 highlights the underrated item in the game. Posting a picture of the Contrails available in the Item Shop, the user points out that there are only a few Contrails available in the Item Shop currently, which doesn’t give players many options to choose from. On the other hand, when it comes to other cosmetics such as Outfits and Backblings in Fortnite, there are plenty of options available to players.
Fortnite Fans Debate Why Contrails Are Not Popular
Over on Reddit, fans have been debating why Epic Games doesn’t focus much on Contrails. Some believe that Contrails don’t have much utility, considering they can be seen only for a few seconds during the initial phase of the game. As a result, Epic Games likely focuses on releasing a few good designs every season and does not stress too much about it. On the other hand, some players believe that Contrails don’t sell as well as other cosmetics in Fortnite, so they aren’t Epic Games’ primary focus right now.
While a lack of Contrails in the Item Shop is a valid concern, many noted that there are five new Contrails players can obtain from the Fortnite Battle Pass every season. However, some long-term players added that the Battle Pass Contrails usually only go well with the skin they are designed for, and their theme makes it quite difficult to pair with other skins. Another interesting suggestion, which many others also seem to agree with, is having a basic Contrail pack with a variety of colors, so players get more flexibility to match them with their outfits.