Summary
In a new teaser,Fortniteconfirmed that Johnny Silverhand and V fromCyberpunk 2077will be coming to the island soon.Cyberpunk 2077is a popular video game RPG originally released in 2020. After continually improving the game over the course of nearly three years, CD Projekt Red released its award-winning DLC,Phantom Liberty,in 2023. While it has been rumored that the game could be crossing over withFortnite, this is the first time fans have received official confirmation.
Epic Games recently launched this year’s annual Winterfest withinFortnite. During the 14-day event, players can log into the game daily to receive free rewards.Fortniteplayers will even be given two free skinsover the holiday season, one of which appears to be the santa-themed version of Snoop Dogg sitting within the game’s winter lodge. The collaboration betweenFortniteand Snoop Dogg began in November and has proven to be one of many recent crossovers.
Fortniterecently posted a teaser on Twitter showing off new skins ofCyberpunk 2077’s V and Johnny Silverhand in the popular battle royale. According to content creators who were given early access by Epic Games, the cosmetics will release on December 23 whenFortnite’s Item Shop resets. In addition to the skins, fans can expect to see harvesters, backblings, a wrap, and a new vehicle for sale as well. So far, many fans seem to be enthusiastic about the design of the iconic characters, which is great news for Epic Games. In another recent collaboration, some fans were upset aboutthe appearance ofBeyond the Spider-Verse’s Peter B. Parker inFortnite.
Cyberpunk 2077 Cosmetics Are Coming to Fortnite December 23
While all of the cosmetics are being generally well-received, some fans are particularly excited about V’s harvester, the Mantis Blades. Characters who use the harvester will wear them on their wrists. However, when specifically equipped with V, the Mantis Blades will be hidden within her arms and pop out like they do inCyberpunk2077. Many players have noticed the sudden surge in collaborations around the holidays, asFortnitealso recently crossed over withSkibidi Toiletand DC Comics.
In a turn of events that surprised many fans,Fortnitealso collaborated with Mariah Careyto celebrate Winterfest. After the game’s most recent update, a large block of ice appeared on the battle royale map. Once the ice thawed, players were greeted by Mariah Carey singing her famous song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The iconic singer recently premiered two skins within the game alongside a host of other cosmetics. With so many collaborations and special events happening in the game recently, many fans are enthusiastic aboutFortniteand its future going into 2025.
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