Fortnite Partners with Marvel for New Thunderbolts-Inspired Skins

With Marvel's "Thunderbolts" movie just a week away from its release on May 2, the entertainment giant has partnered with Fortnite for a strategic cross-promotion. This collaboration brings unique comic-inspired versions of White Widow and The Winter Soldier to the popular battle royale game.

Epic Games and Marvel have designed these special "Pen & Ink" versions of the characters, giving them a stylized comic book appearance rather than directly replicating their movie counterparts.

The Thunderbolts cosmetic collection will be available in the Fortnite Item Shop beginning April 30 at 8 PM ET, just days before the movie hits theaters.

Players can purchase complete bundles for both White Widow (Yelena Belova) and Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes), each containing the character outfit, back bling, pickaxe, weapon wrap, and a signature emote. These items maintain the distinctive "Pen & Ink" art style that sets them apart from previous Marvel collaborations.

For competitive gamers, the special Thunderbolts Cup tournament on April 25 offers an opportunity to earn some of these cosmetics early. The Duos format competition awards the Winter Soldier Wrap at 8 points and the White Widow Wrap at 40 points, with top regional performers receiving the complete White Widow skin bundle.

This partnership continues the successful history of collaborations between Marvel and Fortnite, which has previously featured characters from across the Marvel Universe. These crossover events typically boost engagement for both properties, driving players to the game and potentially increasing audience interest in the film.