Would the skin come with or without a gold medal?
After her Olympic victory in figure skating, Alysa Liu is not only stepping onto the Olympic podium but also climbing the social media ladder. The American athlete has become one of the most recognizable faces of the Winter Games and is increasingly finding her place in global pop culture – and possibly soon in the gaming world as well.
In a recent interview, Liu explained that she would be delighted to receive her own character skin in Fortnite.
From Figure Skating To Battle Royale
And the idea may not be as far-fetched as it sounds. As we all know, the battle royale game is famous for collaborations with what feels like nearly every celebrity, athlete, musician, and film character imaginable. Fortnite has long evolved beyond a simple video game into a digital stage where cultural icons appear as playable characters.
When asked whether she would like to be the best Fortnite player in the world, Liu responded with humor. Constant victories would probably make the game boring, she joked. The idea of appearing in the game herself, however, excited her far more. With a wink, she added that she would immediately buy her own skin if it were ever released.
Although no official collaboration has been announced so far, such a partnership does not seem unrealistic. Since her Olympic triumph, Liu’s popularity on social media has grown rapidly, turning her into one of sport’s newest crossover personalities. Fortnite’s long history of collaborations with real-world stars makes her a natural candidate for a future partnership.
Olympic Athletes As Social Media Stars
The discussion also highlights a broader shift in modern elite sports. Today, athletes no longer exist solely in stadiums or competition arenas, but simultaneously within entertainment, social media, and interactive digital spaces. Success is no longer measured only in medals, but increasingly in cultural relevance and online reach.
For Liu, whose comeback story and authentic public image have already resonated with millions of people, the step from the Olympic podium to the virtual battlefield could mark the next stage of her career – one in which athletic achievement and digital fame increasingly merge.
Whether Alysa Liu will actually appear in Fortnite one day remains uncertain. Yet the very discussion highlights how rapidly the boundaries between sport, gaming, and global entertainment continue to blur.