SpongeBob, Transformers, and more likely inbound in Fortnite Chapter 3, insider leak reveals

The new year brings new opportunities and Fortnite is ready to grab them. According to an insider, Paramount has signed a deal with Epic Games. The deal will allow numerous crossovers and collaborations with po[pular franchises.

As of the moment, the main franchise getting a lot of attention is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Given their popularity within the community and pop culture itself, they may soon be rifted into the Metaverse.

"Are you ready, Flipsiders? Oh, who lives on an Island..."

According to insiders alongside the Ninja Turtle, other familiar faces may also become. These include Spongebob Squarepants, characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, and perhaps even Transformers.

Sadly, this information cannot be confirmed and should be limited to a rumor for the time being. While a deal has indeed been signed between Epic Games and Paramount, it's yet to be seen which characters will crossover to the game.

When will the collaboration come to Fortnite Chapter 3?

Based on the timeline of previous collaborations, the crossover could take months to come to fruition. For instance, Naruto was leaked in May of 2021 during the Epic vs Apple Lawsuit. The skins only came to the game in November.

This being the case, the characters from the Paramount deal will not be added to the game for a while. If one is to guess the expected timeline, it could be sometime during Chapter 3 Season 3, or 4. However, this deadline may change upon Epic Games' discretion.

Why the Paramount x Epic Games collaboration is a huge deal

While the memorable cast of characters and the interconnected storyline are talking points about the game, collaborations play a huge role. They enable the developers to bring in characters from real life and other franchises.

They get added to the item shop as cosmetics and some even become NPCs. Given their popularity, players buy cosmetics, which produces revenue for the developers.

With Paramount having access to dozens of franchises, adding characters in-game becomes a breeze. Rather than doing one-time deals, this partnership would give Epic Games access to multiple franchises at once.

Much like the Spider-Man crossover, Flipsiders can even expect some characters to become exclusive to the battle pass as well. Hopefully, more information about the deal will be revealed soon.

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Matthew Wilkins is one of the top writers at Sportskeeda Gaming, having crossed 16 million views in just over three years. Matthew currently writes for Fortnite, MMO, and other sections as well. Speaking with developers of the Total War franchise and reviewing numerous AAA games have been key milestones in his career so far.

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