The iconic Master Chief, the face of the Halo franchise (even behind the helmet!), is a highly sought-after skin in Fortnite. His return to the item shop after a two-year hiatus was met with great excitement, but a small detail quickly soured the celebration.
Initially, a special Matte Black style was offered exclusively to players using Xbox Series S|X consoles. For a considerable period, Epic Games advertised this style as permanently obtainable. Therefore, the abrupt announcement of its removal was met with significant backlash.
Some disgruntled fans even believed this action violated legal regulations and began preparations for a class-action lawsuit. However, Epic Games reversed course within 24 hours. The Matte Black style will now be available to all Master Chief skin owners who complete a single match on an Xbox Series S|X.
This seems to be the most prudent outcome. Given the holiday season and the festive spirit of Christmas, such a controversial move would have undoubtedly dampened the celebratory mood.