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A new report from a prominentFortniteleaker suggests a heavily rumoredDoctor Whocollaboration for the game may still be coming later. With the battle royale’s plethora of collaborations throughout different media franchises, many fans have speculated that the game may eventually cross over with the beloved British sci-fi series. These theories were seemingly confirmed when a leak from earlier this year suggestedDoctor Whowould indeed appear in the battle royale. Now, months later, a new update seemingly confirms the collaboration is still in the works.
The initial leaks forFortnite’s crossover with the time traveling escapades of the nameless Doctor revealed plenty of content expected to come with the collaboration. Early leaks suggested theDoctor Whocollaboration would add multiple skins and pickaxes, as well as a unique glider and emote. Further leaks hinted at a new back bling to come with theDoctor Whoevent, referred to as the “Dimension Cannon.” Now, one prominentFortniteinsider is hinting at the potential release date for the collaboration.
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A new update shared byFortniteleaker iFireMonkey via fellow leaker BarbieharpFN is teasing several details aboutthe impendingDoctor Whocollaboration. According to the post, theDoctor Whoevent is currently slated for sometime in December or January with a coinciding Mini Event Pass. The leak suggests the crossover had originally been planned for November, however it was later re-scheduled due to a collaboration with LEGO. Previous rumors have already hinted at amajor upcoming project betweenFortniteand LEGO, believed to be the November event.
While the new update confirms theDoctor Whocollaboration withFortniteis still planned, the post revealed one part of previous leaks would not be coming. A skin based on the 60th anniversary appearance of the Fifteenth Doctor, played byRwandan-Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa, has reportedly been scrapped. TheDoctor Whocollaboration is expected to feature portrayals of the character based on both Gatwa and the iconic David Tennant, who played both the Tenth and Fourteenth Doctors.Fortnite’s collaboration will likely coincide with Gatwa’s debut as the character, set to premiere during the 2023 holiday season.
The upcomingDoctor Whocollaboration comes asFortnitecontinues to collaborate with many of pop culture’s biggest brands. The beloved battle royale recently introduced80s sci-fi icon the Terminatorto the game, based on the iconic machine played by Arnold Schwarzenegger.Fortniteleaks have also teased several future collaborations coming to the game, including one with popular animeJujutsu Kaisen.Doctor Who’s introduction intoFortnitewill see one of the United Kingdom’s most beloved and celebrated series join the battle royale.
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