Video game developer Epic Games is bringing a massive collaboration with 23 football teams from across the globe to Fortnite, allowing fans to play the game wearing the kits of clubs from across the globe and to "emote" using Pele's iconic goal celebration.
Football rivalry already has its place on the pitch, but now it’s been given a new stage, with Fortnite becoming the latest battle ground in the war for supremacy as 23 clubs across five continents, including Manchester City, Juventus and AC Milan, are entering into partnership with Fortnite to bring the first-ever official football kit inspired skins to the game.
“Global football is consistently one of the top sports that our players tell us they want to see and experience in Fortnite,” said Nate Nanzer, Head of Global Partnerships at Epic Games. “We’re excited to partner with some of the world’s largest football clubs and icons like Pelé to bring ‘the beautiful game’ to Fortnite fans around the world as they face off in competitive tournaments, experience new creative modes of gameplay, and celebrate global football.”
The full list of clubs include:
Manchester City FC
Juventus
AC Milan
Inter Milan
AS Roma
Seattle Sounders FC
Atlanta United
Los Angeles FC
Santos FC
Wolves
West Ham United FC
Sevilla FC
Sporting CP
Borussia Mönchengladbach
FC Schalke 04
VFL Wolfsburg
Rangers FC
Celtic FC
Cerezo Osaka
Melbourne City FC
Sydney FC
Western Sydney Wanderers
EC Bahia
Epic has also partnered with football legend Pelé to bring his iconic “Air Punch” celebration into the game with a new emote, which players can earn early by participating in the Pelé Cup on January 20. Players participating in the Cup will have a chance to win the Air Punch Emote and Kickoff Set for free, with top scorers also having the opportunity to win a customised signed shirt.
In addition to the new emote, Fortnite players will have the opportunity to represent their favorite clubs with new “Kickoff Set” Outfits, play in Club-sponsored tournaments for the opportunity to win special prizes, and visit the Creative Hub for an immersive football experience.
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