Reliable sources suggest Fortnite is soon adding a new Wolverine skin, featuring his iconic Weapon X look. Fortnite frequently incorporates skins from popular franchises like Marvel and Star Wars, with recent crossovers including Captain Jack Sparrow. Marvel collaborations began in Season 8 with Black Widow and Star-Lord.
Numerous X-Men characters have already appeared in Fortnite, including Gambit, Rogue, Mystique, and Magneto. Wolverine, a staple X-Men character, debuted in Chapter 2, Season 4 (2020) with various outfits: his classic comic book attire, his movie look, and the "Wolverine Zero" variant.
New leaks indicate Epic Games is introducing Wolverine's Weapon X costume. Fortnite leaker Shiina predicts a July 5th release, part of a five-item cosmetic set. HYPEX suggests an earlier release, between June 28th and July 2nd.
Possible Fortnite Weapon X Wolverine Skin Release Dates:
- Rumored Window: June 28th - July 2nd, 2024
- Rumored Date: July 5th, 2024
The Weapon X design is significant, reflecting Wolverine's origins as a government experiment, featuring an adamantium skeleton and primal instincts. This look has appeared in various movies and games like X-Men Legends and Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3.
While leakers Shiina and HYPEX acknowledge potential date changes, an early July release is anticipated. Further rumored Marvel crossovers include Galactus's potential return in Chapter 5, Season 4, though Epic has yet to confirm any of these leaks.