A popular insider has revealed thatFortnitemay be looking to collaborate withX-Men ‘97to bring the show’s version of characters like Wolverine to the battle royale game. Keeping in mind that the Disney+ series has been trending recently, addingX-Menskins toFortniteseems like a reasonable move from developer Epic Games.
Since arriving on Disney+ last month,X-Men ‘97has been gathering positive feedback and drawing in loads of viewers for the streaming platform. Recently,Rocket Leagueconfirmed therumors of anX-Men ‘97collaboration, bringing a slew of themed content to the online multiplayer game. Now, a new rumor has suggested thatFortnitecould soon follow in the footsteps ofRocket Leagueand make a similar announcement.
As per a recent tweet by HYPEX,Fortnitecould soon announceX-Men ‘97-inspired skins for the game’s battle royale mode. Moreover, the leaker highlighted that the new content would be part of a forthcoming collaboration event that will last from April 23 to May 7. Adding weight to the rumor, HYPEX also noted that aFortniteupdate is scheduled to drop on the day the event kicks off. Meanwhile,popular free-to-play titleRocket Leaguehas already shared the types ofX-Men-related content - including new decals, boosts, and challenges - coming to the game during the span of the event.
While it isn’t fully clear what a possibleFortnitecollaboration withX-Men ‘97would entail, fans may expect cosmetics based around keyX-Mencharacters like Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine, Professor X, Magneto, and more. Such additions would further expand the vast collection ofFortniteskins, which currently includes characters from various franchises, such asDragon Ball,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,Metal Gear, and more.
Other Fortnite Collaborations Rumored to Arrive in 2024
Although theX-Men ‘97collaboration is still a rumor, there are other exciting things coming to keep fans of the game engaged. Earlier this month, another majorFortnitecollaboration involvingStar Warswas officially confirmed. Interestingly, this particular in-game event is set to be the first one to span across the multiple forms ofFortnite, namelyFortnite Battle Royale,Fortnite Festival,Fortnite Creative,Fortnite: Save the World,LEGO Fortnite, andRocket Racing. It is scheduled to start next month on May 3, right before Star Wars Day on May 4.
Moving on,Fortnitereportedly has more intriguing collaborations in store for fans this year. A recently leaked2024 roadmap forFortnitesheds light on some big names that could possibly land in the live-service game. These rumored names include franchises such asPirates of the Caribbeanas well as celebrities such as Snoop Dogg.
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