Epic Games and the A-League bring team kits to Fortnite
January 20, 2021 10:29
A-League football clubs are among 20 professional teams from around the world to partner with Epic Games, with a view to growing the game among young Fortnite players.
Fortnite gamers can now play the game wearing a range of ‘Kick-Off Set’ outfits which include full kits from Sydney FC, Melbourne City and the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Sydney FC kits in Fortnite
Sydney FC CEO Danny Townsend said the partnership will help promote A-League clubs to millions of Fortnite players around the world.
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“The partnership between the A-League and Epic Games is an incredible opportunity to promote our clubs and League to millions of Fortnite players in Australia and around the world,” he said.
Fortnite Will Get Football-Inspired Kickoff Set Skins, New Pele Air Punch Emote From January 23
Fortnite players will be able to acquire the Pele Air Punch emote from the in-game Item Shop. By Vineet Washington | Updated: 20 January 2021 12:43 IST
Fortnite’s Kickoff Set includes skins from 23 football clubs
Highlights
The Kickoff Set will be available from January 23
Pele Cup in Fortnite starts from today, January 20
Fortnite is set to get a new skin set that brings major football (or soccer) club s skins to the game. Dubbed Kickoff Set, the new skins will be available to players from January 23, along with Pele s Air Punch emote. Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, has teamed up with 23 football clubs to bring their outfits to the game, that players can swap between. Fortnite is also introducing the Pele Cup that will give players a chance to win the Air Punch Emote and Kickoff Set for free.
A message from Epic Games adds: “Something’s lurking in the jungle.
“Hunt or be hunted in the v15.21 update, scheduled for release on January 20. Downtime will begin at approx. 4 AM ET (09:00 UTC).
“We re aware that searching for specific players through your friend s list may not function correctly. Please refrain from mass accepting friend request while we get this resolved.”
As you may have guessed from the tweet, update 15.21 adds Predator to the game.
According to the patch notes, Predator will join the game as a new boss character, where he ll be available with a brand new Mythic weapon.
Fortnite: Epic Games tease ‘Winterfest 2020’
19 January 2021, 7:44 pm EST By Fortnite Pele Cup: Skins, Rewards, Game Time, and More ( Screenshot From SincerelyCraxked YouTube ) Fortnite will be hosting the upcoming Pele cup this January 20 and it is important that the players will be fully prepared for the upcoming football Battle Royale bliss. Below are details regarding what time the tournament will start, how to get the Air Punch remote some time earlier, and etc. Fortnite Pele Cup start times
According to the story by NewsWeek, the tournament is set to go off at 6pm-9pm local time across a number of territories. Here are the schedules below: