Gears of War warriors Marcus Fenix and Kait Diaz are coming to Fortnite! The Gears of War characters were revealed via a leak that confirmed their arrival during Chapter 3. While details remained insufficient, Epic Games has today confirmed their arrival via the Epic Games official website.
Marcus Fenix and Kait Diaz will be available on the Fortnite item shop starting today, codename Delta-One. The set items include the following:
OUTFITS
- Marcus Fenix – Once retired from the Coalition of Ordered Governments Army, but brought back into the fight by his son.
- Kait Diaz (includes Winter Orange Style) – Once against the Coalition of Ordered Governments, but now in the COG Army.
ACCESSORIES
- Sonic Resonator Back Bling (sold with the Marcus Fenix Outfit) – Created by the Coalition of Ordered Governments to map the underground tunnels of Sera.
- Reyna’s Pendant Back Bling (sold with the Kait Diaz Outfit) – Family heirloom with mysterious origins.
- Breaker Mace Pickaxe – Locust Shell fragments affixed to a motorized rotating rod.
- Thumper Pickaxe – Previously used to call Seeders to the surface.
- Butcher Cleaver Pickaxe – Originally made for cutting Rockworm meat and also cutting down the COG.
- Skiff Glider – Take in the elements with this fast, wind-powered, land vehicle (turned Glider).
A sight for sore eyes! Legendary hero of the Pendulum and Locust Wars, Marcus Fenix enters a new battle, bringing with him Outsider-turned-Soldier Kait Diaz. Both are dropping on the Fortnite Island as the latest members of the Gaming Legends Series — as well as more items from the Delta-One Set.
KNIFE TRICKS EMOTE
For those with extreme confidence, show off your edged weapon skills with the Knife Tricks Emote:
EMERGENCE HOLE SPRAY
Players have the option to purchase the Marcus Fenix Outfit (+ Sonic Resonator Back Bling) and Kait Diaz Outfit (+ Reyna’s Pendant Back Bling) individually or as part of the Kait & Marcus Bundle. This bundle additionally includes the Emergence Hole Spray.
Furthermore, the developer revealed that those who purchase the bundles will get additional Delta-One Quests tied to these two characters, which will lead to unlocking the Crimson Omen Spray.
QUESTS
A COG to action: special Quests! From December 9 at 9 AM ET to December 17 at 9 AM ET, complete the following Delta-One Quests to unlock the Crimson Omen Spray:
- Collect Three COG Tags
- Crouch Behind Barrier
- Damage Opponent with Melee Attack
- Do Shotgun Damage to an Opponent
- Collect Thrashball Memorabilia
You’ll be able to find these Quests in the “Quests” page, accessible from the Lobby and during a match.
