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Fortnite is the best for crossovers, as this battle royale video game has collaborated with various TV shows, movies, comics, and famous personalities. Recently, the game teamed with the favorite Japanese anime series Dragon Ball Z. However, adding more to their collaboration list, Fortnite has announced another thrilling crossover with NFL star Patrick Mahomes.

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Fortnite is a 2017 battle royale game where multiple players fight each other and the last player standing on the island wins the match. Many gamers appreciated the visuals and game mechanics, but the unique skins had everyone hooked. The game keeps introducing new skins thanks to various collaborations.

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Fortnite joins hands with Patrick Mahomes

The wall between video games and real-life sports has narrowed in recent years. Many teams and athletes have collaborated with video games. So, how could Fortnite let go of collaborating with elite athletes? Besides famous TV series and movies, this battle royale game has collaborated with athletes like soccer star Neymar.

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Fortnite recently announced their upcoming in-game event, which would be a collaboration with NFL star Patrick Mahomes. This elite quarterback needs no introduction. After all, he’s among the best players in the NFL. Mahomes currently plays for the NFL giants Kansas City Chiefs.

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Fortnite fans would soon be able to play as Patrick Mahomes in the game with his skin. Further, the players will have access to three forms of the Kansas City Chiefs. The 26-year-old would have weapons and accessories customized to match Mahomes’ theme in the game.

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However, fans would have to participate in the in-game event, Patrick Mahomes Cup, on August 24 to unlock this NFL star’s skin. Although, fans don’t need to worry about not getting the skin after the event, as it will also be available in the store. But it won’t be free as fans would have to spend in-game currency to get this skin from the store.

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Fans couldn’t ignore the announcement of Fortnite joining hands with Mahomes. Fans are thrilled and eagerly looking forward to getting the NFL quarterback star’s skin. Further, the superstar Mahomes also announced his collaboration with Fortnite. Let’s look at some of the reactions on Twitter.

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Are you excited about the Patrick Mahomes collaboration with Fortnite? Would you get this NFL star’s skin in the game? Let us know in the comments below.

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Ripan Majumdar is a senior eSports writer at EssentiallySports. With an impressive portfolio of over 1500 articles, Ripan has established himself as a prominent voice in the gaming community, providing valuable insights and expert analysis on topics ranging from streamers and creators to AAA video games. Ripan's love for gaming dates back to his early childhood, when he was captivated by the timeless gem of a game, Need For Speed: Most Wanted, which sparked his eSports journey.

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