Is a Gustavo Fring Fortnite skin in the works? Explained

Gustavo Fring as a Fortnite character would be interesting to say the least (Image via Twitter/hxzsh)
Gustavo Fring as a Fortnite character would be interesting to say the least (Image via Twitter/hxzsh)

Is there going to be a Gustavo Fring Fortnite skin? Officially, there is no such information to back up the claim. The skin would undoubtedly be a welcome addition to the game, but for the time being, all we have are rumors and speculation.

Although nothing is certain, the search term "Gustavo Fring Fortnite skin" has been trending on and off for quite some time. While it is strange that this is happening, there is an explanation.


Why is the term "Gustavo Fring Fortnite skin" trending on the internet?

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As far as anyone can tell, the search term is trending as a result of a survey that took place in late August. Gustavo Fring appeared in it, along with several other notable characters and personalities.

Although surveys do not determine who or what will collaborate with the game next, they do provide a general idea of what is and is not trending. Jesse Pinkman was recently spotted in a survey. Another catalyst rekindled interest in Gustavo Fring.

Aside from surveys, another major driver is content creators who have identified the trend and promoted it through videos. While many explained that it was just a survey, others stated unequivocally that it was a collaboration in the works.

Hundreds of users quickly took to Twitter to request a Gustavo Fring Fortnite skin from Epic Games. Although this occurred in late August, the trend has not subsided. Given Giancarlo Esposito's recent popularity, it's no surprise that players want him in the metaverse.

After portraying Gustavo Fring in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, Antón Castillo in Far Cry 6 and Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian, he has cemented his legacy in pop culture. That said, having any version of him in-game will suffice.


Can fans expect to see a Gustavo Fring Fortnite skin in the future?

In all likelihood, yes. Epic Games will most likely be testing the waters with multiple surveys featuring Breaking Bad characters before taking the plunge. Characters such as Gustavo Fring and Jesse Pinkman will be added to the metaverse if multiple surveys show positive results.

Having said that, it's odd that Walter White hasn't been mentioned in any polls. This is most likely because he is the main character in Breaking Bad, and he has already been confirmed as a skin for any future collaboration.

On that note, if a collaboration does take place, it'll likely be next year. With a brand new Chapter just beyond the horizon, characters like Gustavo Fring, Jesse Pinkman, and Walter White may not fit in with the prevalent theme and setting.

Then again, with Epic Games wanting to get the best possible traction to highlight and promote a new chapter, they may just be added in to hype things up. Hopefully, by the time Chapter 3, Season 4 comes to an end, leakers will be able to uncover some information related to these skins.

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