Fortnite Solid Snake: How to unlock the legendary hero

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You can now unlock Solid Snake in Fortnite and other Metal Gear items by completing quests

Fortnite Solid Snake
(Image credit: Epic Games)

Fortnite Solid Snake has now arrived in the battle royale, which means you can unlock this iconic character by completing a series of stealth and combat missions. We knew that Solid Snake was on his way, as he's one of the marquee rewards from the Battle Pass in Season 1 of Fortnite Chapter 5 and even has his own section of that menu, where you can browse the various cosmetic Metal Gear items available to add to your locker. If you want the lowdown on how to get all of those, then here's how to unlock Solid Snake in Fortnite and earn all of the Metal Gear rewards.

How to get Solid Snake in Fortnite

(Image credit: Epic Games)

To unlock Fortnite Solid Snake and the various other Metal Gear-themed cosmetics that are now available, you need to complete a series of Fortnite quests themed around stealth and close quarters combat. You'll find these shown under the Quests tab, and here is a complete listing of them along with the items you'll unlock as you tick them off:

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  • Hide in a Fortnite Cardboard Box for 10 seconds (10) - Lying In Wait loading screen
  • Damage opponents within 10 meters (250) - Stun Knife pickaxe
  • Deal damage with explosives (50) - Solid Profile spray
  • Damage opponents with assault rifles (500) - ! emote
  • Break security cameras or turrets (2) - ! banner icon
  • Complete Page 1 Quests (4) - Solid Snake outfit

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  • Damage opponents with a weapon that has a suppressor (2,500) - Tactical Advantage loading screen
  • Use Fortnite EMP Stealth Camo (3) - Metal Gear Mk. II back bling
  • Use a hiding spot in different matches (5) - Hidden? emoticon
  • Assist in opening Vaults or hack Train Heist chests (3) - Slider glider
  • Damage different enemy players before they damage you (10) - Snake Skin wrap
  • Complete Page 2 Quests (5) - Solid Snake outfit Old Snake style

Where to find Solid Snake in Fortnite

Fortnite Cardboard Box location on the map

(Image credit: Epic Games)

As well as being able to customize yourself to look like Solid Snake in Fortnite, you can also find them as an NPC on the island as they feature as one of the Fortnite characters. Head to the small island on the north coast of the map, where a marker will appear to show you where Solid Snake is, and by interacting with him you can purchase Cardboard Boxes, EMP Stealth Camo, or hire him as a Scout Specialist to fight alongside you.

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Iain Wilson
Iain Wilson
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Iain originally joined Future in 2012 to write guides for CVG, PSM3, and Xbox World, before moving on to join GamesRadar in 2013 as Guides Editor. His words have also appeared in OPM, OXM, PC Gamer, GamesMaster, and SFX. He is better known to many as ‘Mr Trophy’, due to his slightly unhealthy obsession with amassing intangible PlayStation silverware, and he now has over 1,000 Platinum pots weighing down the shelves of his virtual award cabinet. He does not care for Xbox Achievements.