The Fortnite x Overwatch collab is launching on May 14, 2026, bringing a whole host of new content from Blizzard's long-running hero shooter to the Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, and Blitz. You can recruit your favorite allies to fight alongside you in new Overwatch-themed landmarks across the map, and fresh gameplay mechanics are also on the way. We're currently waiting while the Fortnite servers are down for this update to be deployed, but once it goes live, here is everything you can experience when the worlds of Fortnite and Overwatch collide.
What's included in the Fortnite x Overwatch collab?
As you can see from the image above, there's lots of new additions being made for the Fortnite x Overwatch collab. Look out for new themed landmarks around the map, including Hanamura, Busan Drum Pavilion, King's Row, and various Watchpoints. King's Row is particularly important for an upcoming gameplay addition, which we'll have more on later.
You'll be able to pick your main from the Shop, as from May 14 you can buy the Tracer, Mercy, Genji, and D.Va outfits along with their corresponding accessories and matching Lego styles. Some of their classic weapons are being added to the loot pool, so watch out for Tracer’s Pulse Pistols and Mercy’s Caduceus Staff. There will also be new characters you can recruit as Overwatch allies in-game to back you up in the fight, and while only Genji and D.Va have been confirmed so far there will no doubt be more available to meet and team up with.
Finally, there's a new gameplay mechanic on the way, once players on Team Ice King complete enough Fortnite Rivalries to progress the Showdown Leaderboard to Milestone 1. This will unlock the Overwatch Payload Anomaly, which spawns a Payload each match at King's Row Tower and awards Overwatch loot to all players who escort it home. Team Foundation will also unlock the Overwatch Dropship at Milestone 1, but further details for that have not yet been revealed.
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