Fortnite Festival looks set to bring a new collaboration to the attention of the gamer community. This time around, various clues point to the possible presence of Hatsune Miku, the long-awaited Vocaloid character in the game.
Although there has been no official announcement from Fortnite, suspicious social media interactions as well as leaks from reliable sources led many players to believe that this collaboration would actually happen.
Indications of a Fortnite x Hatsune Miku Collaboration
Speculation regarding Fortnite Festival's collaboration with Hatsune Miku grew stronger after an interaction on Twitter between the official account of Hatsune Miku and Fortnite Festival.
In a post, Hatsune Miku's account stated that "Miku's backpack is missing" and asked if anyone had found it. The official Fortnite Festival account responded by saying that they "kept it backstage."
Fortnite Festival often drops hints before officially announcing something. Therefore, many interpreted this interaction as an indirect confirmation that Hatsune Miku would be coming to Fortnite Festival soon.
Hatsune Miku Release Date and Skin Leaks
Leaker ShiinaBR revealed that Hatsune Miku will most likely be coming to Fortnite from January 14, coinciding with the next major update in the game.
In addition to the character Miku, two skins that are rumored to be available in this event are:
- Hatsune Miku classic - Can be obtained through Fortnite Festival Pass.
- Neko Hatsune Miku - Can be purchased directly through Fortnite Item Shop.
However, it remains unclear whether Neko Miku is an original design from Fortnite or an adaptation of a design that previously appeared in other media.
The Hatsune Miku Song that Will Be Coming to Fortnite Festival
In addition to skins, the leak also revealed that several Hatsune Miku songs will be included in Fortnite Festival.
Songs that are rumored to be present include:
- "Miku" - Anamanaguchi
- "Daisy 2.0 Feat. Hatsune Miku" - Ashnikko
The addition of these songs could make Fortnite Festival more appealing to Vocaloid fans as well as gamers who enjoy music-based game modes.
Collaboration's Impact on Fortnite Festival
Since its introduction in 2023, Fortnite Festival hasn't been as popular as other main modes like Battle Royale, Rocket Racing or LEGO Fortnite Odyssey.
Bringing Hatsune Miku into Fortnite Festival could be a strategy to attract more players. Previously, a collaboration with Snoop Dogg also managed to increase the appeal of this mode.
Some gamers hope that Fortnite Festival can evolve like the legendary rhythm games Guitar Hero and Rock Band. If the trend of collaborating with major music icons continues, Fortnite Festival has the potential to become an increasingly exciting music platform in the Fortnite ecosystem.
Social media interactions between Fortnite Festival and Hatsune Miku provided strong signals that this collaboration would be announced soon. If the leaks from the leaker are true, players will be able to enjoy Hatsune Miku skins as well as Miku and Daisy 2.0 songs beginning January 14.
With more major musicians collaborating with Fortnite Festival, the mode has the opportunity to continue to grow and attract more players from various communities, including fans of Vocaloid and rhythm games.
Source: Game Rant
