Here's LeBron James in Fortnite
Basketball pro and Space Jam 2 star LeBron James is the next celebrity coming to Fortnite as themselves.
LeBron James' appearance is timed alongside this week's release of Space Jam: A New Legacy, the live action and animated Looney Tunes film sequel in which he stars.
There will be two LeBron skins - Majesty, which reflects his King nickname, and one with Tune Squad and Casual styles, reflecting his Space Jam outfit and... I guess how he hangs out at home in shorts.
Fortnite fans have been expecting LeBron James for a while now, after he appeared in planning documents for the game published during the Epic Games vs. Apple trial. Originally, the skin was due to arrive last year (alongside a bunch of other delayed content, and some things like a Lady Gaga concert which are still to be announced).
Fortnite previously added a bunch of generic NBA outfits to the game back in May, and hosted a Harry Kane skin in honour of the Euros.
Last week, a real-life mural teasing LeBron's arrival was spotted on a street in Chicago, and quickly pounced on by Fortnite fans. It featured the game's name, LeBron's crown and the date: 14/7/2021. The mural was defaced to read "Fortnite is for kids", though was later repaired.
To see this content please enable targeting cookies.In case you haven't seen it already, there's a painting in Chicago hinting towards something happening July 14th!
There's speculation it might be associated with the previously leaked "King's Bling Quests"
Images by @_Ben_in_Chicago
— Ako | Fortnite News (@FNChiefAko) July 4, 2021
Over the weekend, an in-game mural is being painted in the basketball court at Believer Beach. Head there now to take a peek.
To see this content please enable targeting cookies.The LeBron James Mural is now in the works over in Sweaty Sands!
We should see more progression in the upcoming days until the announcement!
— Ako | Fortnite News (@FNChiefAko) July 9, 2021
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