Fortnite x One Piece leaks: The long-awaited collaboration is finally here?

For several months, rumors of a crossover between Fortnite and One Piece have been buzzing within the community. And if the recent leaks are to be believed, Luffy's pirate world might soon arrive in Epic Games' battle royale. Skins, new locations, special weapons… Here’s what you can expect.

It all started in February 2024 when NotPaloleaks dropped a bombshell: Epic Games is preparing a two-wave collaboration. The first wave would introduce iconic skins like Luffy, Nami, Zoro, Usopp, and Sanji. The second wave could bring other members of the Straw Hat crew, or even famous antagonists like Blackbeard or Doflamingo.

While no official date has been announced, several insiders believe that the arrival of One Piece in Fortnite might coincide with the end of Chapter 5.

Epic Games is no stranger to crossovers. After Naruto, Dragon Ball, and My Hero Academia, it seemed inevitable that One Piece would join the game. Eiichiro Oda's work is one of the most popular manga series in the world, and the live-action adaptation on Netflix has only boosted its popularity.

By adding One Piece to its roster, Fortnite is not just pleasing the fans—it’s also attracting a new wave of players eager to discover the game through Luffy and his crew’s universe.

If the collaboration comes to life, we can expect much more than just skins. Epic Games loves offering immersive experiences, and we could see the following:

• A mythical location on the map: The Thousand Sunny or the Going Merry could become a new spot to explore.
   

• Special items: How about Luffy's Gomu Gomu no Mi as an item allowing players to stretch their arms for long-range attacks? Or Zoro’s legendary swords as melee weapons?
   

• A new game mode: Similar to Dragon Ball, Epic might introduce a limited-time mode inspired by the One Piece universe, featuring naval battles or a treasure hunt.
   

Mixed reactions from fans

As with every crossover, the hype is huge, but opinions are divided. Some players are ecstatic about the idea of seeing their favorite characters in Fortnite, while others fear an adaptation that might not stay true to the spirit of the original work.

On social media, debates are running wild. Between hilarious memes and theories about upcoming content, one thing is for sure: this collaboration is highly anticipated.