LeBron James is coming to Fortnite this week
LeBron James is the latest celebrity to enter the Fortnite metaverse. Starting July 14, players will be able to purchase two different versions of the NBA star: a regular LeBron with a handful of outfits and one inspired by his role in the upcoming film. Space Jam: a new legacy.
Both skins, and their associated accessories, will also be available as part of a bundle. And both will sport the player’s next shoe, the Nike LeBron 19. Better yet: one of the optional outfits pays homage to a classic LeBron game day look of 2018.
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Rumors of a LeBron skin have been around since May, when some of developer Epic’s plans came out as part of the Epic vs. Apple trial. Real-world celebrities have increasingly become an important part of the Fortnite universe, including everyone, from streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins to rapper Travis Scott. More recently, the spotlight has turned to sports, with skins depicting the uniforms of NBA teams and professional football clubs, as well as stars like Neymar.
The same leak that revealed LeBron’s skin also suggested that a skin based on The Rock could happen Fortnite, so the celebrity train is unlikely to stop anytime soon.