Leaks hint to a collaboration between Epic Games and the virtual musical artist.
According to some well-known leakers, we finally know when Epic Games will collaborate with virtual celebrity Hatsune Miku.
Fortnite as popular as ever
With the return of Fortnite’s OG mode, the franchise sees its own popularity skyrocketing once again. Only a week after the Juice World event that already shattered other player records, bringing back the classic map, modes and weapons have been enjoyed by millions of gamers all over the world.
According to some well-known leakers, Epic Games is already warming up for the next hype due to a collaboration with none other than Hatsune Miku.
Leaks hinting to a collab with Hatsune Miku
On X (formerly Twitter) ShiinaBR, who has quite the reputation among fans of Fortnite, posted there will be a cooperation with the virtual singer in 2025. It’s predicted by fans that she might host a Fortnite Festival event.
FORTNITE X HATSUNE MIKU - COMING 2025 (Confirmed by @FNBRintel & me) pic.twitter.com/03mhrst7X9
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) December 8, 2024
The claim was corroborated by FNBRIntel, another important name when it comes to insiders around the multiplayer online shooter.
Miku gathers millions of fans all over the world, with a YouTube account followed by 3.2 million subscribers. Since Epic Games often is working together with popular people, franchises and brands, this would be a perfect match.
Launch date and more info leaked
With recent leaks we now know even more about the collab and not only when it will happen, but also about the content of the event.
According to the latest leaks, the collab will launch on January 14. Hatsune will be featured in Season 7’s Festival Pass, have at least four variants (one of it in a cell-shaded style) and will feature her own back bling that “syncs with Jam Tracks”.
HATSUNE MIKU X FORTNITE FESTIVAL - JANUARY 14 pic.twitter.com/sJ9V8EJSCK
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) December 18, 2024
In Addition, leaker HYPEX revealed potential songs that might be added to the game during the event. Here is a list of said tracks:
- M@GICAL CURE! LOVE SHOT! ft. SAWTOWNE
- Miku ft. Anamanaguchi
- Dasiy 2.0 ft. Ashnikko
Since there are no official statements or announcements so far, all this information should be taken with a grain of salt, but with well-known leakers like ShiinaBR and HYPEX spreading the news, it is more than likely to be true.
Are you excited for Hatsune Miku coming to Fortnite? Which other collaborations would you like to see?