Unsurprisingly, Fortnite is the king of big collaborations and crossovers. With this in mind, 2021 was undoubtedly one of the best years for Fortnite, especially when it comes to collaborations, skins, and, of course, costumes. No doubt, the best way to keep players engaged as well as entertained at the same time is through some big collaborations. It definitely adds some new content to the game.
As Fortnite continues to grow, collaboration has become one of the major parts of the game. Well, it seems Epic Games is trying to collaborate with every popular series, personality, or company out there. From Marvel to our beloved Seventh Hokage, Fortnite and its partnerships are just spot on these days.
Interestingly, Naruto collaboration/skins helped out Fortnite close its second chapter and our beloved Spidey helped Epic Games jumpstart the third chapter, keeping players hooked to the game. All of these multiple new additions in the game have wowed the majority of the players across the world and also bring further hype for upcoming collaborations. As it is clear, Epic Games has barely left any stones unturned when it comes to pleasing its audience in 2021.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Top 5 Fortnite collaborations in 2021
However, despite numerous collaborations, only a few make it to the top list in terms of popularity and hype. With the sky as the limit, let’s look back at the top 5 among these various efforts by Fortnite in 2021.
Naruto in Fortnite
Let’s just start this list with our beloved seventh Hokage. Anime and gaming always go hand in hand. The Naruto collaboration/skin was one of the most awaited skins in Fortnite. It’s definitely hard to pick something better than this. Moreover, who doesn’t love Naruto, right? Both Naruto and Fortnite have an extremely dedicated fanbase and mixing these two up together was worth every hype.
With Naruto, Fortnite also welcomed other characters from the anime (with their own emote) include the copy ninja from the Leaf. Of course, we are talking about Kakashi here. It was one of the most loved Fortnite collaborations of all time. After all, it’s the ninja way!
Spider-Man
Next up we have a fan-favorite superhero, the friendly neighborhood Spidey with Fortnite. The company always gives players what they want. 2021 would have been incomplete without this epic collaboration to connect with the release of the latest MCU movie. Now, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) and his long-term love interest Mary Jane (Zendaya) are playable characters in Fortnite. The characters are available in the item shop along with their different skins and exclusively built-in emotes.
READ MORE: Key Bend Studio Figure Shares Shocking Tweet On Sony’s Treatment Despite Massive Success
Boba Fett in Fortnite
Fortnite’s collaborations with the ultimate bounty hunter in the galaxy from Star Wars was one of the best surprises for all the fans. That was truly unexpected. Fans can purchase cosmetic packs from the item shop. The original skin of Boba Fett is for 1500V while the bundle, including the skin, Starship Glider, Gaffi Stick pickaxe, and a Jetpack Back Bling, is for 2,300V Buck. It would be much better to just go with the bundle.
Venom
This list would be definitely incomplete without Venom. The collaboration of Fortnite with Venom is one of the most popular collaborations of all time. This partnership brought a lot of amazing new costumes, skins, and emotes with it. This includes the classic Eddie Brock Outfit and the super cool Venom Unleashed Emote. So when you are all ready to just cut loose, use the super cool emote to just transform into everyone’s favorite symbiote.
Ariana Grande
Fortnite often collaborates with celebrities, but 2021 definitely goes to the one and only Ariana Grande. The concert in the middle of 2021 was one of the most hyped events in Fortnite. Instantly her costume gained the limelight. Players recognized her stunning outfit as the top costume of the year out of every collaboration in this list. Well, this isn’t that surprising, considering the fact of how beloved Ariana Grande is.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Additionally, more collaborations are also in the way. Hopefully, 2022 will be as great as 2021 for all the fans, especially when it comes to collaborations and crossovers.
Which is your favorite collaboration from this top 5 list? Also, did we miss out on any great collaboration in 2021? Let us know.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
WATCH THIS STORY: Toughest Video Game Bosses of All Time