Fortnite and Vocaloid Sensation Collaborate

Hatsune Miku is joining Fortnite on January 14th! Get ready to add two Miku skins to your collection, including her iconic classic look available in the item shop. Expect special cosmetics and music to accompany this exciting collaboration.

The virtual pop star's arrival is a major event for Fortnite fans. Miku's inclusion expands Fortnite's already impressive roster of celebrities and fictional characters, a key element of the game's successful monetization strategy. This follows a trend of featuring popular figures from various franchises, including DC, Marvel, and Star Wars.

A recently released trailer showcases Miku in Fortnite's Festival game mode. Leaks suggest the classic Miku skin will be available for direct purchase, while the NEKO Miku skin will be part of a new Festival Pass. These passes, integrated into the rhythm-based Festival mode, offer players a chance to earn rewards through challenges, similar to the standard battle pass.

This Fortnite/Hatsune Miku crossover is a particularly exciting addition. Miku, a 16-year-old anime-inspired pop star and the face of Crypton Future Media's Vocaloid project, perfectly complements Fortnite's current Chapter 6 Season 1 theme, which draws heavily from Japanese aesthetics. The season, titled "Hunters," features a Japanese-inspired world, including new weapons like long blades and Oni masks. The excitement continues with Godzilla's upcoming appearance in Fortnite.