Tonight is a special night for Fortnite fans and football players! The much-anticipated collaboration featuring none other than Lionel Messi is finally here. It’s like waiting for your favorite dish to come out of the oven; now it’s time to dig in!
Epic Games has dropped a teaser titled ‘Live the Legend’, revealing that players can look forward to both Messi and lion-themed skins. What’s particularly delightful is that one of the emotes allows Messi to transform into a lion. Imagine scoring goals while channeling your inner beast!
Live the Legend.
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— Fortnite (@Fortnite) December 13, 2024
There are two unique Messi skins available: first is the Streetwear Spark Messi, where our Argentinian hero sports a casual hoodie and jeans combo, perfect for those chill gaming sessions. Then we have the classic Lionel Messi skin, decked out in his World Cup kit; it’s a nod to his incredible achievements on the field. And let’s not forget about those stunning lion-themed alternative outfits, one in golden glory and another in pristine white.
The man himself shared his thoughts on this collaboration via iFireMonkey:
Official quote from Messi about his collaboration with Fortnite:
“It’s amazing to see myself represented in Fortnite. As a kid, I would never have imagined something like this. Football has always been synonymous with joy and connection, and now fans can live that experience… pic.twitter.com/0ZCd9VqIZc
— FireMonkey (@FireMonkey) December 13, 2024
