Epic Games Celebrates Hatsune Miku with Fortnite Event

The Fortnite Festival subtly hints at a highly anticipated collaboration with Hatsune Miku, generating significant excitement among fans. Leaks point towards Miku's arrival in Fortnite on January 14th, featuring two distinct skins and new musical additions.

While typically reserved about upcoming content, the official Fortnite Festival Twitter account seemingly confirmed the collaboration through an exchange with Crypton Future Media's Hatsune Miku account. The playful back-and-forth, hinting at Miku's backpack being "held backstage," suggests a forthcoming official announcement. This unusual level of interaction from the usually cryptic Fortnite Festival account strengthens the likelihood of the collaboration.

This collaboration has been eagerly awaited by Fortnite players. The unexpected pairing aligns with Fortnite's recent trend of surprising and diverse collaborations. Leaker ShiinaBR suggests a January 14th launch, coinciding with a planned game update. Two skins are expected: Miku's iconic outfit (included with the Fortnite Festival Pass) and a "Neko Hatsune Miku" skin (available in the Item Shop). The origin of the Neko Miku design remains unconfirmed.

The collaboration is also expected to introduce new music, potentially including tracks like Anamanguchi's "Miku" and Ashniiko's "Daisy 2.0 Feat. Hatsune Miku." This crossover has the potential to significantly boost the Fortnite Festival's popularity. While already a popular addition to the 2023 Fortnite experience, the Festival hasn't reached the same level of hype as the core Battle Royale, Rocket Racing, or LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. The hope is that collaborations with major figures like Snoop Dogg and now Hatsune Miku will elevate the Festival to the same level of success as iconic music game franchises like Guitar Hero and Rock Band.