After the excitement surrounding its release, players quickly uncovered a significant flaw in the latest Lara Croft skin for Fortnite. Unlike the previous iteration, which featured hair that adjusted dynamically when wearing back bling, the new version has static hair that does not respond to back bling movements. This oversight leads to an awkward visual effect where back bling appears to float unnaturally behind the character.
This issue was prominently highlighted when user u/Expensive-Pickle-185 shared their experience on the r/FortniteBR subreddit, causing quite a stir among the community. The original post lamented:
“This detail in the new Lara is just lame, lazy and all in between.”
We are going backwards by u/Expensive-Pickle-185 in FortNiteBR
Frustration among players quickly mounted as many felt the lack of attention to detail compromised the allure of the skin. User u/BartholomewXXXVI voiced their disappointment, arguing that the floating back bling detracts from the overall quality of the skins and reflects a casual approach to design. Meanwhile, u/MrMeedas took their dissatisfaction a step further, opting for a refund after encountering this issue, suggesting that Epic Games could have reused the hair physics from the previous Lara Croft skin for continuity.
In a more analytical comment, u/TheMikey2207 speculated that the cosmetic standards in Fortnite have declined since Epic Games’ recent layoffs. They noted that previously, compatibility issues with gliders and hair physics were managed more effectively, raising concerns about the future of character design in the game.
However, not all feedback was negative. Some players appreciated the skin’s retro aesthetic. User u/Dizzy_Ad_1963 suggested that the retro design choices validated the static hair. Another user, u/EXDemon1213, expressed enjoyment of the skin but lamented their insufficient V-Bucks to purchase it. User u/Legend7Naty was surprised by the prompt availability of the Lara Croft skin in the store and wondered about its duration in the marketplace.
How to Obtain the Lara Croft Fortnite Skin
The complete Tomb Raider Bundle, which includes the Lara Croft skin and various accompanying items, consists of:
- Lara Croft (2000s) – Outfit with Selectable Styles
- Chirugai – Pickaxe
- Atlantean Scion – Emote
- Tomb Raider’s Satchel – Back Bling
- Croft Legacy – Wrap (Animated)
This entire bundle is available for purchase at a price of 2,200 V-Bucks.