Latest Fortnite Leaks Suggest a Major Collaboration With FIFA

Published 09/21/2022, 9:10 AM EDT

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The grandest soccer festival is only a few months away. Soon the latest installment of the FIFA World Cup will take place in Qatar, and the world is looking forward to it. Further, there are rumors about Fortnite collaborating with FIFA for a collaboration.

It’s a known fact in the gaming community that no one competes with Fortnite when it comes to collaborations. The 2017 battle royale game has collaborated with many TV shows, movies, and famous personalities. So, a partnership with FIFA would be no surprise.

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In the past 24 hours, the internet has been full of speculations about Epic Games collaborating with FIFA for a Fortnite collaboration. Although, it’s not surprising as there have been many collaborations with big-name athletes and sports organizations. Recently, Fortnite collaborated with NFL star Patrick Mahomes.

Fortnite has collaborated with star soccer players like Neymar Jr, Harry Kane, and Marcus Reus as these players have gotten their own skin in the game. So, if a Fortnite x FIFA World cup happens, we can keep hope to see more soccer players-based skins, even the fan favorites!

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Moreover, the rumors suggest that there would be challenges that might reward 26k XP. But Epic Games or Fortnite hasn’t officially announced such collaborations. So, it would be wise not to keep your hopes high yet. There are also rumors that it might be a regular soccer event in the game and no World Cup collaboration.

What do fans have to say about this rumored collaboration?

Soccer is undoubtedly one of the most popular sports in the world, with a massive audience. Undoubtedly, a Fortnite x FIFA partnership would be delightful news for those soccer fans who also play the battle royale game. However, many fans showcased their disappointment because of where the World Cup will be hosted. Let’s look at some fan reactions.

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With the World Cup edging closer, the hype is only set to keep rising as it is expected to be an exciting tournament. And Fortnite are not planning on missing this opportunity to grab more players who love soccer with the collaboration move.

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What are your thoughts on this? Do you think this collab has the potential to be a great hit if it happens? Share your thoughts in the comments below/

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Ripan Majumdar

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Ripan Majumdar is an esports and F1 writer at Essentially Sports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Science from West Bengal State University, Kolkata. Ripan is a massive Red Bull Racing and Sergio Perez fan.
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