It looks like Sonic and Shadow are heading to Fortnite, though perhaps not in the way you’d expect.
Known Fortnite leaker Wenso has shared datamined evidence on social media of Kicks themed around the two Sega hedgehogs based on in-game data, suggesting in-game trainers will be added to the game.
The designs resemble Puma’s forthcoming Sonic the Hedgehog collection, which will be available to purchase from 30th October – perhaps that’s when they’ll be added to Fortnite too, though Wenso noted there are no shop assets yet.
The Fortnite shop already includes Kicks for brands like Nike, Adidas, Vans, and Puma.
Puma’s collection also includes sneakers themed on sidekick Tails, though these are yet to be discovered in the game.
Does this mean we’ll also get full skins to play as? That does seem unlikely, in part due to character proportions but also that Sonic canonically has not wielded a gun – although Shadow, of course, has.
Still, I think Sega is likely to go the way of Nintendo and not want its characters shooting each other. Perhaps we could see more clothing items in addition to those Kicks?
The Fortnite crossover could also coincide with the release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, due out later this month. Indeed, the racing game’s premise is crossovers with other series, so perhaps it works both ways.
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