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A leaked report suggests that a Doctor Who collaboration in Fortnite is still in the works, confirming earlier speculations.
The collaboration is set to introduce a variety of skins, pickaxes, a distinctive glider, and an emote inspired by the popular TV show, Doctor Who. The launch of this collaboration has been rescheduled due to a partnership with LEGO and is now expected to take place in December or January, aligning with the introduction of a Mini Event Pass.
A prominent Fortnite leaker has reported that the highly anticipated collaboration between Fortnite and Doctor Who may still be happening in the future. Given Fortnite's history of collaborating with various media franchises, many fans have speculated that the popular British sci-fi series could make an appearance in the game. This speculation gained more credibility earlier this year when a leak hinted at a potential crossover. Now, a recent update suggests that this collaboration is still being worked on.
The initial leaks regarding the Fortnite and Doctor Who collaboration hinted at a wealth of content that would accompany the crossover. These leaks suggested that players could expect multiple skins, pickaxes, a unique glider, and an emote inspired by Doctor Who. Additional leaks also mentioned a new back bling called the "Dimension Cannon" that would be introduced during the Doctor Who event. Now, an insider in the Fortnite community is dropping hints about the possible release date for this collaboration.
A forthcoming collaboration between Fortnite and Doctor Who has been unveiled through an update shared by prominent Fortnite leaker iFireMonkey, with further details provided by fellow leaker BarbieharpFN. The announcement hints at an upcoming Doctor Who event, expected to take place in December or January, alongside a Mini Event Pass. Initially, the crossover was planned for November, but it was subsequently rescheduled due to a collaboration between Fortnite and LEGO. Previous rumors have alluded to a major project between Fortnite and LEGO, possibly related to the November event.
The Doctor Who collaboration with Fortnite is still in the works, as confirmed by the new update. However, one aspect of the previous leaks will not be included - a skin based on the 60th anniversary appearance of the Fifteenth Doctor, portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa, has been discarded. The collaboration is expected to feature portrayals of both Gatwa's Doctor and the iconic David Tennant, who played the Tenth and Fourteenth Doctors. Fortnite's collaboration with Doctor Who is likely to coincide with Gatwa's debut as the character, scheduled for the 2023 holiday season.
Fortnite continues its trend of collaborating with major pop culture brands, with the upcoming Doctor Who collaboration being the latest addition. Recently, the popular battle royale game introduced the Terminator, based on Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic character from 80s sci-fi, to the game. Future collaborations, including one with the anime series Jujutsu Kaisen, have been hinted at through Fortnite leaks. The inclusion of Doctor Who in Fortnite will bring one of the United Kingdom's most beloved and celebrated series into the battle royale universe.
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