The next big name to join the Fortnite Icon Series is none other than Shaquille O’Neal, the legendary NBA Hall of Famer. On Sept. 30, popular Fortnite leaker ShiinaBR revealed that Shaq will soon have his own in-game skin, following in the footsteps of other NBA icons like LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Here’s everything we know so far about this exciting collaboration.
Shaq x Fortnite Collaboration: Release Date and What to Expect
According to ShiinaBR, Shaq’s Fortnite Icon Series set is set to launch in-game on Oct. 4. This collaboration comes shortly after the recent addition of Spanish-Norwegian content creator Rubén “Rubius” Doblas Gundersen. Despite the fast turnaround, Epic Games is expected to release the full Shaq Fortnite skin bundle later this week.
Before ShiinaBR confirmed the Shaq collaboration, another leaker, NotPaloleaks, teased some details without revealing Shaq’s name. Here’s what to expect from the Shaq Fortnite Bundle:
- Two Shaq Fortnite Outfits: 1,500 V-Bucks and 2,000 V-Bucks
- Two Pickaxes: One included with a skin, the other available for 800 V-Bucks
- One Wrap: 500 V-Bucks
- Two Emotes: 300 V-Bucks and 500 V-Bucks
- Full Bundle: 3,400 V-Bucks
All these items will be available in the Fortnite Item Shop when it resets at 8 p.m. ET on Oct. 4.
First Look at the Shaq Fortnite Skin
After news of the Shaq Fortnite skin spread, clips from a recent DJ set performed by Shaq surfaced online. During the performance, which took place on Sept. 29 in Toronto, Canada, Shaq himself gave fans a sneak peek of his Fortnite skin. He later posted the moment on TikTok, sparking even more excitement for the collaboration.
What is the Fortnite Icon Series?
The Fortnite Icon Series is an exclusive classification for content creators, celebrities, musicians, and athletes who are honored with their own in-game skins and cosmetics. From the world of basketball, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo were previously inducted, and Shaq will become the third NBA player to join the series, despite having retired years ago.
Other athletes in the Icon Series include NFL star Patrick Mahomes, F1 racer Lewis Hamilton, and football legend Neymar Jr., among others.
Conclusion
The Shaq x Fortnite collaboration is another exciting crossover between the world of sports and gaming. Fans can look forward to embodying the legendary 7’1″ Shaquille O’Neal in their Fortnite matches when the Shaq Fortnite skin launches on Oct. 4. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the official release!
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