Fortnite teases collab with vocaloid Hatsune Miku - expect a concert, a pickaxe and skin

Fortnite is gearing up for a major collaboration with the popular virtual singer, Hatsune Miku! Social media buzz suggests a potential in-game appearance, possibly including more than just a skin.

The official Fortnite Festival account playfully engaged with Hatsune Miku's account regarding a missing backpack, hinting at upcoming in-game items. Rumors suggest the collaboration will feature a standard Miku skin, a virtual concert, a unique pickaxe, and even a "Miku the Catgirl" skin variant.

Mark your calendars! The anticipated launch date is January 14th.

Separately, a recent incident involving professional Fortnite player Seb Araujo highlights the ongoing issue of cheating in competitive gaming. Araujo allegedly used aimbot and wallhacks in a late December tournament, gaining an unfair advantage and winning thousands of dollars in prize money, according to Epic Games' lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges this deprived other players of a fair chance to win.