Fortnite Thunderbolts collab: Release date, first look, & more

Ahead of the upcoming release of Marvel's Thunderbolts film, Epic Games has announced a Fortnite collaboration set to go live soon. This crossover will welcome Yelena Belova, also known as White Widow, and Bucky Barnes, also known as The Winter Soldier, into the game.

While these won't be skins based on Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, who portray the characters, they are 'Pen & Ink,' making them more comic-inspired. This article outlines everything you need to know about the Fortnite Thunderbolts collab, including how the skins look and when you can get them.

The Fortnite x Thunderbolts partnership will enter the Item Shop beginning on Wednesday, April 30, at 8 p.m. ET. Once the Shop resets, you can purchase the White Widow and/or Winter Soldier separately or presumably as part of a bundle collection.

Both skins are 'Pen & Ink' style, meaning they align more with the comic book style of these Marvel characters. White Widow and Winter Soldier each have an Emote, Pickaxe, Back Bling, and Wrap.

Here is a list of the items available in the Fortnite Thunderbolts collab:

While we don't know the pricing yet, those details should surface over the coming days. You can also earn some of these cosmetics for free by competing in the upcoming Fortnite Thunderbolts Cup.

On April 25, five days before the collab launches, Fortnite will host a Thunderbolts competition. Those who participate in this Duos Battle Royale tournament and place atop their respective regions will receive the White Widow Bundle for free.

Additionally, those who earn eight points will receive the Winter Soldier Wrap, while those who earn 40 points will get the White Widow Wrap. Since this tournament is free to enter, it's worth at least trying to see if you can win free Fortnite items!

This will be the final significant collaboration before the Fortnite x Star Wars season arrives on May 2, so don't miss out.

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