Move over Red Dead Redemption, Fortnite season 6 adds a wild west skin

Fortnite season 6 is nearly here – after an unexpected delay – and Epic has provided the first two official teasers for the big update. Yesterday we got a robot llama that looks very much like a masked DJ, and now we’ve got a lady outlaw dressed for a proper train robbery. These are likely skins for the upcoming battle pass, but together they’ve completely thrown off our theories on the season 6 theme.

The cowgirl skin has a spiky jacket and a face mask, so this probably isn’t the sheriff of Tilted. Skins tend to come in gendered pairs, so this also likely indicates that we’re finally getting the oft-requested cowboy skin in season 6.

Both teases have been accompanied by a streak of purple lightning and the familiar visage of Kevin (you know, the cube) in the background. Epic’s initial robot llama tease was captioned “all great parties need a DJ.” Season 5 teases began with with a kitsune-style mask – the same mask that comes alongside the Drift skin you unlock at the first tier of the battle pass. Disco llama might be a similarly early unlock.

Datamines earlier this month courtesy of FNBRLeaks dug up a handful of potential new cosmetic categories for Fortnite, including pets and weapon skins. There’s also an option for music packs in the new files – we thought our friendly llama DJ is the harbinger of a music theme for season 6, but outlaws typically aren’t very musical.

The Fortnite season 6 release date is coming up fast, currently set for September 27 assuming there are no further delays. Sadly, the bonus XP event is over, but the Fortnite week 10 challenges have now stretched on for a fortnight – if you haven’t got them yet, follow that link for a full guide.