Fortnite, the popular online game, is known for its in-game cosmetics that players can purchase to personalize their gaming experience. These cosmetics are rotated in and out of the Item Shop after a certain time, creating a supply-and-demand system. While some cosmetics are showcased for days at a stretch, others are removed after two to three days. However, not all cosmetics make it back to the Item Shop. One cosmetic item, the Mako (Glider), has been excluded for the longest time possible – 2000 days. This makes it the longest-vaulted cosmetic item in the history of Fortnite.
The Mystery Behind Mako (Glider)
According to leaker and data-miner ShiinaBR, the Mako (Glider) is the first Fortnite Item Shop cosmetic to reach the “last seen 2,000 days ago” mark. This translates to five and a half years. But why has this inconspicuous Glider been vaulted for so long? It was first added to the Item Shop on January 2, 2018, and could be purchased for 500 V-Bucks. It was removed the same day after receiving backlash from the community.
While this seems odd, the Glider in question was exclusive to Chapter 1 Season 1. Players could obtain it by reaching Seasonal Level 25. As such is the case, cosmetics deemed exclusive cannot and should not be added to the game once their stipulated timeline for being available ends. Adding the cosmetic to the Item Shop broke all the rules. For this reason, the Mako (Glider) will never be unvaulted. Perhaps an iteration of it may be introduced to the game in the future, but the original version of the item will remain vaulted.
The Future of Mako (Glider)
Although the Mako (Glider) is a rare cosmetic, not everyone appears impressed or intrigued about its permanent exit. Nonetheless, for those who own it, they have with them a part of Fortnite’s history. ShiinaBR’s tweet about the Mako (Glider) received mixed reactions from the community. Some users were happy they owned the cosmetic, while others were not impressed with it.
Fortnite players can expect to see new cosmetics in the Item Shop regularly, with some items being exclusive to events or the Battle Pass. While some cosmetics will eventually return to the Item Shop, others may remain vaulted forever. The Mako (Glider) is a prime example of a cosmetic that broke all the rules and will never be unvaulted. Fortnite players who own this rare cosmetic have a piece of the game’s history with them.
Other Vaulted Cosmetic Items
Based on in-game statistics, the Mako (Glider) is not the only cosmetic to be vaulted for this long. A few other cosmetic items have also been out of the rotation for not only months but years. Here’s a list of cosmetic items that have been vaulted for over 500 days:
- Glider: Mako (2,000)
- Backbling: Rust Bucket (1,893)
- Emote: Fresh (1,677)
- Toy: Pigskin (1,603)
- Skin: Reflex (1,574)
- Pickaxe: Widow’s Bite (1,511)
- Banner: Mecha Team Banner (1,436)
- Wrap: World Cup 2019 (1,428)
- Music Pack: Get Funky (1,418)
- Contrail: Synth Streak (1,124)
- Loading Screen: Storm The Agency (1,123)
- Emoticon: Different Tasty Snack (543)
- Spray: Jinxed (505)
While some of these cosmetics were exclusive to Fortnite Chapter 1 Season 3, others will remain vaulted due to a lawsuit. If Epic Games ever unvaults any of these cosmetic items, there will be plenty of mixed reactions from the community.
Conclusion
Fortnite’s in-game cosmetics create a supply-and-demand system that rotates them in and out of the Item Shop after a certain time. While some items are showcased for days at a stretch, others are removed after two to three days. However, not all cosmetics make it back to the Item Shop. One cosmetic item, the Mako (Glider), has been excluded for the longest time possible – 2000 days. Although this may seem odd, the Glider in question was exclusive to Chapter 1 Season 1, and adding it to the Item Shop broke all the rules. The Mako (Glider) will never be unvaulted, but those who own it have a piece of Fortnite’s history with them. Other cosmetic items have also been vaulted for over 500 days, and if Epic Games ever unvaults any of these items, there will be plenty of mixed reactions from the community. Fortnite players can expect to see new cosmetics in the Item Shop regularly, with some items being exclusive to events or the Battle Pass.
