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Only one true Solid Snake variant is set to be added as part of theFortnitexMetal Gearcrossover.

Old Snake can be earned, who fans will know primarily appears inMetal Gear Solid 4.

A close up of Solid Snake wearing a head mounted binocular piece

Fortniteis set to add Solid Snake from theMetal Gearseries.

He’s the bonus skin this season, bringing a whole host of espionage-focused items along with him.

We’ve still got a little while to wait, but not too long, thankfully.

Jonesy and other Fortnite characters battle it out on top of a moving train

Thecurrent season ofFortnitehas added weapon attachments to the ongoingbattle royaleshooter.

Solid Snake will be available soon, alongside a very cool skin-variant indeed.

Note that the items are currently greyed out in-game, set to be revealed at a later date.

Solid Snake on the main Battle Pass screen in Fortnite

You’ll see a timer in the top-left, which is counting down to January 23.

The exact timings have yet to be announced.

Thankfully, the Solid Snake items are shown on theFortnitewebsite.

A close up of the Old Snake skin in Fortnite, surrounded by associated Metal Gear-themed items

Unlocking them will likely be done via specific quests.

We’ll have to wait and see.

That’s when Solid Snake arrives in Fortnite.

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