Fortnite is back with another interesting collaboration. This time it is with the F1 legend, Lewis Hamilton. The collaboration will not just be limited to the game skins, it will also introduce a new unique entry into the game as hinted by the trailer that was released and a plethora of in-game cosmetics. Here is everything players need to know about the collaboration.
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Fortnite x Lewis Hamilton Release Date
The Fortnite x Lewis Hamilton collaboration will be rolled out with the next update, v27.10, which will take place on November 17, 2023. This collaboration will bring Fortnite and Lewis Hamilton fans together to enjoy everything that this update has to offer to the audience in terms of collectables from the game.
As far as the cosmetics in the game are concerned, the game will offer the Lewis Hamilton Icon Series set that will include an array of cool in-game skins for various weapons. The base skin, which has two styles will be added to the game. It will be a surfboard-type Glider, and a sword Pickaxe. It will also be accompanied by a bulldog Back Bling, which will follow a space theme. The Back Bling takes a lot of inspiration from Hamilton's real-life pet.
To get their hands on the Icon Series Set, the players will have to spend 1,500-2,000 V-Bucks, which is the in-game currency. However, this price is not confirmed by the developers. However, the past Icon Series Sets have been within this range only. Interestingly, this is the first time that a Formula 1 collaboration has come Fortnite's way and fans are excited for it. With the rise in popularity of the game again, F1 collaboration is the best way to get more players in the ecosystem.
With the return of the original map in the game, a lot of people made their way back into the game to enjoy the map. With this return in Chapter 4 Season 5, a lot of players are likely to stay for more action. This collaboration comes at a time when the number of players in the game is high and this great collaboration will only make way for more and more fans to join the Fortnite action. With the return of the map, the fans showed immense love for the game in the middle of dropping popularity.