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Here’s when you can expect “Diesel” to drop into Fortnite!
National Basketball Association (NBA) legend and Hall of Famer Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal is the next member of theFortnite Icon Series. Reputable leaker ShiinaBR dropped this intel on Sept. 30 ahead of the game’s next update. With fellow NBA athletesLeBron JamesandGiannis Antetokounmpoalready settled into Fortnite, Epic Games will convert Shaq’s massive 7'1" stature into an in-game skin. Here’s what we know about the Shaq x Fortnite collaboration.
Shaq x Fortnite trailer and cosmetics revealed!
Fortnite officially revealed the Shaquille O’Neal collaboration on Oct. 3, before the expected Oct. 4 release date. It depicts the actual Shaq stage diving during a DJ set and continuously falling through a building. He lands in his Fortnite outfit and throws a lever before fans get a good look at Shaq’s Fortnite skin.
Here’s a complete look at Shaq’s complete set via ShiinaBR:
Shaq x Fortnite collaboration leaked
According toShiinaBR, Shaq’s Fortnite Icon Series set will arrive in-game on Oct. 4. This collaboration follows the recent addition of Norwegian-Spanish content creatorRubén “Rubius” Doblas Gundersen. Although the turnaround usually isn’t this rapid, Epic Games will supposedly release the entire Shaq Fortnite skin later this week.
Before ShiinaBR confirmed the collaboration,NotPaloleaksprovided a list of what fans can expect but didn’t divulge the celebrity:
All of the cosmetics listed above will be available when the Fortnite Item Shop resets at 8 p.m. ET on Oct. 4. Over the coming days, we expect to learn more about Shaq’s Fortnite skin and other items.
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First look at the Shaq Fortnite skin
Shortly after news of Shaq’s Fortnite skin surfaced, clips began circulating from a DJ set performed by the NBA legend. He posted aTikTok videoof this performance on Sept. 29, which took place in Toronto, Canada. Sure enough, the backdrop provided the first look at Shaq’s Fortnite skin.
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What is the Fortnite Icon Series?
Fortnite’s Icon Series is a separate classification open to content creators, celebrities, musicians, athletes, and more. From an athlete’s perspective, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the only two professional basketball players included. The addition of a Shaq skin in Fortnite makes the Hall of Famer and four-time NBA Champion the third, although Shaq retired many years ago.
Other athletes honored with an Icon Series skin include two-time Super Bowl ChampionPatrick Mahomes, F1 racerLewis Hamilton, football star Neymar Jr., and more.
