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The next Fortnite update is scheduled to hit the stores on 20th June. While fans wait eagerly to explore more of the new materials in Fortnite Island, a possible collaboration with sports apparel maker Nike has them hyped even more! Social media platforms like Twitter are stormed by fans who speculate extensively trying to figure out what a coalition like Fortnite X Nike may hold for the players.

The Nike x Fortnite collab, officially named “Airphoria” is to drop on the same date as the next Fortnite update, which is likely to stimulate casual players and collectors alike. With fans already deep into speculation, some fans are expecting special Miles Morales Jordans to show up in the game after this update.

Wishful thinking for Mile Morales Jordans in Fortnite

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Fortnite developers Epic Games are scurrying to introduce new materials into the latest Fortnite updates to escape allegations of possible stagnation. A collaboration with Nike Air Max is the latest in the series, which could help Fortnite see a resurgence of players who felt the game isn’t offering anything new to them.

Amidst all this speculation, fans are wishing for a particular set of shoes to be a part of this Airphoria collaboration. This set of shoes, called Air Jordans 1, belongs to Miles Morales, Marvel’s favorite Kid Arachnid. These shoes were a special edition launch aimed to celebrate the release of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

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In-game relics or something tangible from the Fortnite x Nike collab?

From DC Comics to Ghostbusters, Epic Games have collaborated extensively over the seasons for Fortnite. Fans now hope the collaboration with Nike would give them something unique like the famous AJ1s. Fans shared screenshots of Miles wearing his iconic Nikes to demand the addition of the shoes to the update.

With so much hype around possibly seeing the Miles Morales Jordans in the new update, we wait to see if the skin would be available as a basic update or if in-game purchases or achievements are necessary.

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Other fans were seen theorizing about the new Nike-themed outfits enabling players to make higher jumps in the game. They couldn’t stop grinning over the mobility features that may come with the new update. Fans have already started designing their own takes on what the new Nike collab may offer, while others want to blindly throw their money into the air.

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