The Fortnite Festival's subtle hints strongly suggest an upcoming collaboration with Hatsune Miku, generating significant excitement among fans. Leaks point towards Miku's arrival in Fortnite on January 14th, featuring two distinct skins and new music tracks.
While typically reserved about confirming in-game content, the official Fortnite Festival Twitter account seemingly confirmed the collaboration through an exchange with Hatsune Miku's official account. The playful back-and-forth, hinting at Miku's backpack being "held backstage," deviates from the account's usual cryptic style, strongly implying the collaboration's authenticity.
This collaboration has been highly anticipated by Fortnite players, its unconventional nature aligning with the game's recent trend of surprising partnerships. Reliable leakers, such as ShiinaBR, predict a January 14th launch, coinciding with an upcoming game update. This launch is expected to include two Miku skins: a standard version featuring her iconic attire (included with the Fortnite Festival Pass), and a "Neko Hatsune Miku" variant (available in the Item Shop). The origin of the Neko Miku design remains unconfirmed.
The collaboration is also rumored to introduce new music to Fortnite, potentially including tracks like "Miku" by Anamanguchi and "Daisy 2.0 Feat. Hatsune Miku" by Ashniiko. This collaboration could significantly boost the Fortnite Festival's popularity. While a popular addition to Fortnite in 2023, the Festival mode hasn't achieved the same level of hype as the core Battle Royale, Rocket Racing, or LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. The hope is that collaborations with prominent figures like Snoop Dogg and now Hatsune Miku will elevate the Festival to the same level of popularity as classic rhythm games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
