The world of Fortnite is once again buzzing with the recent leaks suggesting a forthcoming crossover collaboration with the famed franchise One Piece. Such an event holds immense potential for engaging gameplay modifications, introduction of new quests, and additional seasonal collaborations.
In the past, Fortnite has successfully collaborated with a multitude of media including movies, comics and widely popular anime. Franchise names such as Marvel, Star Wars, and Dragon Ball Z have all found their way into the Fortnite universe through various quests, gameplay modifications and seasonal collaborations.
The current edition of Fortnite, Chapter 5 Season 1, has seen the addition of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) crossover. This crossover has brought a bevvy of new gameplay elements and a unique event mini-pass for players. Despite the popularity of TMNT, the inclusion of One Piece, an exceptionally popular anime, has been a long-standing wish of the Fortnite player community.
Concurrently with the release of the Netflix series One Piece, Fortnite first explored a partnership with a UEFN map. While fans had hoped for character skins and a similar collaboration event like previous ones, hints suggest that a more extensive crossover might be underway.
The One Piece crossover with Fortnite is suspected to be introduced soon according to XboxEra Podcast. They claim that the collaboration will bring about character skins and change the gameplay, an upcoming forte in Fortnite crossover events.
News of the likely crossover has been met with joy by One Piece fans, who have been anticipating such an event for quite some time. Excited fans are busy speculating which characters will be recreated as skins in the Fortnite world.
“Copping the Zoro skin when it comes out,” wrote one eager fan. “Do have like any ideas on what skin will come? I’m hoping at least Sanji, Luffy, Zoro, Ace, Sabo,” commented another.
The fans have also voiced their hopes for Fortnite to add more than just the 'New World' models of the characters. One player chimed in with a playful comment saying, “Luffy’s pickaxe better be his own arm,” referring to the stretching abilities of the One Piece protagonist.
While there's excitement in the general community, some concerns exist regarding the potential for the anime skins to be visual in-game disappointments, just like some past anime skins. As one fan put it, “I want it but I also don’t want it cuz I don’t want them to mess up the skins like the past anime skins.”
While other potential collaborations with Fortnite have leaked alongside the One Piece rumor, the Disney and Epic partnership has led players to cross their fingers in anticipation of seeing their favorite characters sooner than later.
In closing, while all remains speculation at this juncture, the probability of an One Piece crossover in Fortnite's future is intriguing. If proven true, such a collaboration would be another feather in the cap for the iconic Fortnite brand, combining gaming and anime fandoms to create an immersive and enjoyable gaming experience.