Here’s how to get the secret. Fortnite 8-Ball vs Scratch virus/corrupted Skin Style.
Epic Games released the v11.31 Fortnite update this week. The update didn’t bring much in terms of leaks apart from the Kylo Ren pickaxe and Zorii Bliss Y-Wing glider. There were a few encrypted files that were added, but apart from that, there wasn’t any stand out additions in terms of leaks.
There was a somewhat secret addition in the v11.31 update in form of a skin style that progresses the higher you level is this season. The 8-Ball vs Scratch skin has what can only be described as a virus or corrupted skin style.
Looking back at one of the loading screens for this seasons missions, it was teased prior to being released. Let’s dive into this and discuss everything we know regarding the virus/corrupted skin style for the 8-Ball vs Scratch skin.
8-Ball vs Scratch Virus/Corrupted (red) Fortnite Skin Style
If we go all the way back to week 5 of Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 1, you’ll notice that the loading screen for that mission, The Lowdown, featured a virus/corrupted version of the 8-Ball vs Scratch skin in the background.
It’s seen coming out as a hologram from the Turk vs Riptide skin. At the time, many including myself assumed it was going to be the beginning of the story for this new chapter and season, but the weeks after were empty in regards to a storyline.
However, more than six weeks later, what we saw in the Lowdown loading screen has come to fruition. With the 8-Ball vs Scratch skin looking away from the group, you can visibly see the concern on the face of the Remedy vs Toxin skin as she stands slack-jawed with disbelief.
How to get the secret virus/corrupted skin style
Needless to say, you need to have unlocked the scratch skin style unlocked to progress the virus or corrupted skin style.
It seems as though once you’re level 100 in this seasons Battle Pass, the corruption will begin. The higher the level you are, the more the skin get corrupted with a virus. Once you’re at level 300, the skin has been fully corrupted by a virus.
Here’s a look at some images of the skin where it’s only partially corrupted to fully corrupted along with videos of what it looks like in game and what happens to the skin when you level up whilst wearing the corrupted skin:
What It Looks Like When You Complete A Prestige Challenge With The 8-Ball Vs. Scratch Skin On from FortNiteBR
In my opinion, the virus corrupted 8-Ball vs Scratch skin looks great, and it makes it worthwhile to continue playing and gaining XP. What are your thoughts on the fully corrupted skin style?
I like this Season’s storyline in the background, of these new characters part of a group called E.G.O having to deal with what can only be described as evil clones? from a group called A.L.T.E.R , who that gasmask fella from the Final Reckoning seems to be involved/in charge of? and I appreciate that it hasn’t been too heavy this Season in terms of storytelling, since we have a new island/new gameplay mechanics/Halloween/Christmas stuff happening, I am hoping that maybe it’ll tie into whatever Season 2 has in store though, maybe the Scratch corruption is like, to show that these… Read more »
It’s all a little more than inspired by GI Joe, of course. The 80’s version that is.
What level does the corruption start at??
I THINK level 100. Not certain though.
I think you should take the video down coz it swears or at least bleep it out
I just hit level 300 and it’s not fully corrupted yet. I have did 42% of the the prestige stretch goals so far. People are saying at a certain level you get the virus version and also get to keep the white one. I looked at this website a week go and was determined to get to 300. My username is Cactusraider
might be how many lvls u wear it for?
Yeah mine started to show at level 101
My main question is if it will become a permanent third style option at some point?
As of the chapter 2 season 2 update, yes it is a permanent style.
I am at level 300 and my outfit isnot fully corrupt
My boots still have some white on them
I hit 303 and not fully corrupted either. Still have 4 stretch challenges to complete, but closing in on the AR, shotgun one. So level 300 is wrong, may have to complete certain percentage of the stretch challenges.
Heard u might have 2 kill an 8ball skin while wearing the skin 2 go fully corrupt after 300 like in the loading screen of them facing off in the woods but not sure. Been seeing fewer 8ball skins these days tho…
That’s also incorrect, I have killed a few 8 Ball skins since hitting 300 and still not fully corrupted.
Level 301 and the skin is still not fully corrupted. Guess the 300cap is incorrect.
Ha, I thought Fortnite turned this skin into the so-called Virus because it blended too well with the snowy environment. In some ways it makes perfect sense–especially when you think about how higher-leveled players are less-white than others (thus getting less camouflage). Additionally, I’ve found this skin starting to revert (occasionally) now that much of the snow is gone. Coincidence? Hard to say.
level 350 is fully corrupt. verified
I am level 303 and the bottom half of the boots are still white. I’m guessing full virus a level 310 – 320
I’m the same level as you, one boot is almost there and the other is still kinda half white. I’m kinda up set that I didn’t get it at 300.
Its level 350 it becomes fully corrupt
I am currently level 350 and there is not a single spec of white left
Sadly you do not unlock this as a selectable style and you cannot switch between the white scratch/corrupt scratch
Mine is at 300 and I have a foot and half the other foot that isn’t filled in….so what level does it need to be to be totally complete
I dont like the corrupted 8 ball scratch virus skin they should make it an option
I finally reached leave 300, excited to see the full corrupted 8-ball skin… his feet are still white… Why?
hi
Does this skin still turn more corrupt as you level up even in season 2 chapter 2?
The corrupted skin isn’t fully corrupted until you reach level 350. I know I’ve done it.
This is stupid you have to buy the skin to get the skin
Does it still count in chapter 2 season 2
Nope