Fortnite's upcoming collaboration with Hatsune Miku has been seemingly confirmed by the Fortnite Festival, generating significant excitement among fans. Leaks point to Miku's arrival on January 14th, featuring two distinct skins and new music tracks within the game. This collaboration is a significant event, given the Fortnite Festival's typically reserved approach to confirming in-game content.
The confirmation seemingly originated from a playful exchange on Twitter. The official Hatsune Miku account, managed by Crypton Future Media, posted about a missing backpack. The Fortnite Festival account responded, hinting they had found it and were holding it "backstage." This cryptic interaction, unusual for the Festival's usual communication style, strongly suggests Miku's imminent arrival.
Leakers, such as ShiinaBR, predict a January 14th launch, aligning with the next anticipated game update. Two Miku skins are anticipated: a standard version featuring her iconic outfit (included with the Fortnite Festival Pass), and a "Neko Hatsune Miku" variant (available in the Item Shop). The origin of the Neko design remains unconfirmed.
The collaboration is also expected to introduce new music, including tracks like Anamanguchi's "Miku" and Ashniiko's "Daisy 2.0 Feat. Hatsune Miku." This addition could significantly boost the popularity of Fortnite Festival, a relatively newer game mode within the Fortnite ecosystem. The hope is that collaborations with major names like Hatsune Miku and previous collaborations with Snoop Dogg will elevate Fortnite Festival to the same level of popularity as iconic music rhythm games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
