Why do I only see default skins in Fortnite PC

Why do I only see default skins in Fortnite PC
Why do I only see default skins in Fortnite PC

Why do I only see default skins in Fortnite PC

Just played a match and i noticed something that is very strange. A player i had killed was a default skin on my screen from the gameplay i saved with the PS4 share. But when i go into the replay system in Fortnite, that player shows as a Drift skin? I think half of the defaults we see in game actually aren’t defaults and they actually are wearing a skin that was purchased but this bug is showing them as defaults until you go into the Replay system. Let me know your thoughts. I could also get screenshots of both POV’s if you guys would like.

Bugs and issues are not uncommon in Fortnite, and Chapter 3 is also not immune to them. While some of these gremlins can be game-breaking, others are entertaining and humorous. This season alone, we have seen numerous bugs and glitches, allowing players to turn invisible or earn insane amounts of XP.

Currently, the Fortnite community has come across a new type of issue in Chapter 3 Season 1, where their skins are not loading properly. As a result, most or a group of players end up seeing the same generic or default skin in their lobbies.


A New Fortnite bug is making everyone look the same in Chapter 3 Season 1

Fortnite skins are an excellent way to distinguish between other players and they also add an element of style. From Naruto to Spider-Man, players can choose any skin they like, and having exclusive skins even helps distinguish pros.

Players have now come across a strange bug in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1 that is making everyone look alike. A Redditor shared a video showing player skins not loading properly in the lobby. Loopers are getting dropped with a generic or default look, which in this case is the default Ramirez skin. You can check out the Reddit post below.

As can be discerned from the image in the Reddit post, a bunch of players with identical default Ramirez skins can be seen in the pre-game lobby waiting to drop on the island. This Fortnite bug has been encountered on several platforms and numerous players have seen the original skin switching to Ramirez and then reversing back, making players go crazy.

Others in the Fortnite community have rightly raised the question of why one should buy expensive skins if everyone is going to end up looking the same.

This is a genuine concern as players invest huge sums of V-Bucks to get exclusive and limited-time skins in order to stand apart and create their own look. While Epic Games has not acknowledged the bug, we are likely to see a patch deployed soon.


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Edited by Sandeep Banerjee

  ❘   Published: 2022-01-10T21:12:14

  ❘   Updated: 2022-01-10T21:12:14

Fortnite players are losing their patience with Epic Games after noticing that other people can’t see the skins they have bought in the Item Shop. 

The problem, which many members of the community have been experiencing for back-to-back seasons, defeats the purpose of purchasing outfits in many ways.

Many skins on the market are available for a few dollars and while the owner can still see them after spawning in-game, often they are faced with a situation where all members of the session are restored to default skins.

Now, those who have spent hard-earned cash in the Item Shop are wondering what’s the point anymore.

Fortnite players demand fix for ‘default’ skin glitch

Epic Games

Fortnite players will have shelled out a lot of money for Chapter 3 skins that, in some cases, others cannot see.

One went as far to say that it should be “illegal,” though it’s highly unlikely that Epic Games intends it to be this way.

On January 10, one Reddit user – who plays the battle royale game on Xbox Series S – said: “Fortnite charges all this damn money for skins, and then we can’t even show them off. User skins spawn in default regardless of the system you are playing on.

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“I know they do it to reduce lag, etc. But if you sell the damn skins make sure your game can handle it.”

Fortnite players react

In response to the thread, a consensus has been formed – with the majority of users voicing their concerns.

One said: “This bug is pretty annoying every time before the game starts all I see are default skins while I’m the only one with an actual skin.”

A second user added: “I play on PC and I don’t think I’ve ever had this problem, but I’ve noticed it if I ever play on the switch for years now.”

Epic Games

Fortnite players may have raised their eyebrows a few times over this issue.

Another suggested: “It’s not a bug. It’s because older consoles can’t load all of them in for performance reasons.”

While that seems to be a reasonable explanation to the problem and would explain why Epic Games have been unable to get a handle on the problem, the Xbox Series S console is not an older model. Clearly, this muddies the waters further.

Will it be fixed?

This issue does not appear to impact every single game of Fortnite, so there are irregularities in that sense.

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However, the lack of visibility is becoming a lightning rod in the game’s community, as this is just one of many posts on the matter – racking up hundreds of upvotes and comments.

Whether this issue is high on Epic’s priority list remains to be seen, but it is not featured on their Trello board at the time of writing.

How do I fix the default skin glitch in Fortnite?

Some players could find themselves needing to lower their texture settings to resolve the Fortnite Skins Not Loading Glitch. In that case, you'll want Medium to Low texture settings that have been reduced via the effects & post-processing features. Afterwards, ensure that Motion Blur and V-Sync have been disabled.

Why is everyone showing up as a default skin in Fortnite?

Players have now come across a strange bug in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1 that is making everyone look alike. A Redditor shared a video showing player skins not loading properly in the lobby. Loopers are getting dropped with a generic or default look, which in this case is the default Ramirez skin.

How do I change my default skin in Fortnite PC?

How to Change Your Fortnite Outfits.
Navigate to the Locker Tab located at the top side of the main screen in Fortnite. Note: Outfits with selectable styles have a divided circle in the icon..
Click EDIT STYLE..
Select the style you want for the outfit..
Click the SAVE AND EXIT..

Do Fortnite skins carry over to PC?

As long as you've linked your Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch or Mobile account to your Epic Games account, any content you purchased (except V-Bucks) and progress you make is accessible across all platforms.