Fortnite’s Galactic Battle mini-season, part of Chapter 6, has immersed players in a Star Wars-themed experience, featuring iconic characters, lightsabers, blasters, and themed quests. A leaked Fortnite skin featuring the iconic Star Wars villain General Grievous has now surfaced, revealing an unused design with extraordinary detail, including a never-before-seen maskless face. Shared by @WizarConcepts on X, the leak showcases a fully realized model of the cybernetic Kaleesh warlord, complete with his signature four lightsabers, menacing mechanical aesthetic, and a hidden feature that has left Star Wars fans in awe.
The unreleased skin captures Grievous’ intimidating presence from Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Intricate textures on his armor, glowing green lightsabers, and a dynamic cape highlight the high level of craftsmanship, positioning it as a potential standout in Fortnite’s Star Wars collaborations. Animations reportedly included his distinctive hunched posture and multi-armed combat stance, tailored for Fortnite’s fast-paced gameplay.
However, the most striking detail is the maskless design, revealing Grievous’ face as Qymaen jai Sheelal, his identity before his cybernetic transformation. This feature, discovered in the game’s files, was meticulously modeled despite being inaccessible in-game, showcasing the developers’ dedication to authenticity. Notably, the maskless look is missing a pair of tusks that should protrude from the chin, a detail from Grievous’ pre-cyborg Kaleesh appearance in Star Wars lore, which has sparked discussion among fans about its omission.
The maskless design aligns closely with Grievous’ appearance in Star Wars comics, offering a faithful representation of his pre-cyborg form, despite the absent tusks. Fans have praised the attention to detail, with some expressing disappointment that the “Mask Off” style was not included as an option for the skin. The leaked image, shared via @HYPEX on X, has fueled speculation about why this feature was cut, with no official explanation from Epic Games.
Currently, the Galactic Battle season emphasizes Star Wars content, featuring skins like Darth Vader, Ahsoka Tano, and the recently released General Grievous, available through the battle pass. Players can unlock the base Grievous skin at 14 levels and the Warlord Grievous variant at 28 levels. The season also includes NPCs like Grievous, located north of Masked Meadows, offering quests and items such as a mythic marksman rifle.
The leak has sparked excitement among fans, who are eager for more Star Wars crossovers in Fortnite. Posts on social media reflect enthusiasm for Grievous’ inclusion, with some speculating that the maskless design could be released in a future update or event, possibly tied to the Galactic Battle season’s finale on June 7. Others lament the unused detail as a missed opportunity, given the effort invested in modeling Grievous’ face. The absence of a “Mask Off” style has led to questions about development decisions, with no clear reason provided for its exclusion.
While Epic Games has not commented on the leak or plans to release the maskless variant, the discovery underscores the depth of Fortnite’s Star Wars integration. As the Galactic Battle season progresses, players remain hopeful for additional surprises, potentially including other leaked skins like Jar Jar Binks or a customizable Mandalorian. For now, the unused General Grievous design stands as a testament to the developers’ commitment to Star Wars lore, even if it remains hidden in the game’s files.
