Fortnite is potentially gearing up to introduce a tribute to the late rapper Juice WRLD, who tragically passed away in 2019, and this addition could be unveiled in the near future.
There have been hints that Fortnite might be releasing a Juice WRLD skin, especially when his popular track “Lucid Dreams” featured in the Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 5 trailer last November.
Juice WRLD’s untimely demise at the age of 21 due to an accidental overdose in 2019 left a void in the gaming community. Known for his camaraderie with various esports figures, his passing was mourned, with many expressing that he was taken away too soon, still having a promising future ahead.
Now, four years after Juice WRLD’s passing, it seems that Fortnite could be paying homage to the rapper with his inaugural appearance in a video game. In a recent Instagram Live stream, Peter Jideonwo, Juice WRLD’s manager, teased that the Fortnite x Juice WRLD collaboration is on the horizon, though no specific details were disclosed about the nature of this collaboration.
Juice WRLD Collaboration with Fortnite
A snippet from Jideonwo’s livestream quickly circulated on social media, eliciting excitement from both Fortnite and Juice WRLD enthusiasts regarding the imminent collaboration. Many anticipate that Juice WRLD might be the featured artist for the annual Fortnite Festival scheduled for February. Some speculate that the rapper’s songs could join Fortnite’s Jam Tracks lineup, which already includes hits like Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” and The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside.”
While the likelihood of a Juice WRLD skin and corresponding cosmetics remains high, given Fortnite’s track record with musicians like Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak, the current plans for this collaboration serve as a poignant tribute to the talented rapper and avid gaming supporter. The specifics of whether Fortnite will introduce a Juice WRLD skin bundle or unveil additional surprises are yet to be unveiled, and players will need to stay tuned over the next few months for updates on this year’s Fortnite Festival.
Beyond Fortnite, various popular games have ventured into collaborations with musicians and prominent figures to introduce distinctive skins. Earlier this year, Call of Duty incorporated Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj skins into Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone. In 2021, PUBG made headlines with its extensive collaboration featuring the K-pop group Blackpink, complete with skins and an in-game concert. This trend is likely to persist in the gaming industry as more companies engage with celebrities and influencers to craft unique content, enticing a broader player base to support their titles.
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