A Fortnite collaboration with the long-lasting science fiction franchise Blade Runner has been revealed to be allegedly in improvement.
It comes from a leak by NatPalo, who posted on Twitter/X, which interprets to: “Blade Runner is coming to Fortnite quickly.”
Regardless of not stating which Blade Runner film particularly shall be a part of the alleged collab, it featured alongside a picture from Blade Runner 2049.
HYPEX then adopted up with the leak, particularly stating “Blade Runner 2049.” With this being the latest of the 2 movies, it could take advantage of sense.
Nevertheless, Epic has lengthy been identified to launch iconic throwback skins from the Marvel and DC universe, equivalent to these primarily based on unique comedian guide variations, in addition to the fashionable variants.
Blade Runner 2049 is a 2017, Dennis Villeneuve-directed movie starring Ryan Gosling, Anna de Armas, and Harrison Ford, Jared Leto, and others. It’s a direct sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi basic Blade Runner, although no content material stemming instantly from the unique movie has been rumored.
Fortnite gamers rally for numerous Blade Runner skins
Whereas it’s not but clear what content material can be launched to Fortnite, rumors recommend that Ryan Gosling’s character, ‘Officer Okay,’ might make an look, with Ana de Armas’s character, ‘Joi,’ additionally probably becoming a member of the Battle Royale.
In the meantime, numerous followers referred to as for Harrison Ford’s legendary ‘Deckard’ character to be added. “Assuming there can be a Deckard pores and skin, he would NEED to have a 1982 model to finish the 80s Harrison Ford holy trinity.”
Gamers have largely reacted positively to the transfer, with many questioning whether or not Gosling’s different characters equivalent to Ken from Barbie (2023) or Driver from Drive (2011) could also be added sooner or later, on account of having Gosling’s character mannequin within the recreation.
One remark famous that, whereas had movie struggled to make its price range again, its “cultural affect” was evident by its rumored upcoming inclusion within the recreation.
Others sarcastically replied to the ever-growing checklist of vastly completely different characters in Fortnite, with one saying, “Can’t wait to see Deckard doing the floss dance whereas looking replicants in Neo-Tilted!”
A number of new Fortnite playable characters have been leaked in January, together with Hank Hill from King of the Hill and a number of other characters from anime’s Kaiju No. 8, with the latter skins now in a position to get throughout Chapter 6 Season 1.
From Doom Slayer to Ariana Grande, there appears to be no popular culture touchstone Fortnite gained’t contact, and Dennis Villeneuve’s critically acclaimed sci-fi is not any exception.
