Fortnite has crossed over with all sorts of media franchises, but it has still yet to intersect with one of the biggest anime series of recent years: Spy x Family. In general, Fortnite has cast a wide net when it comes to potential crossovers, with properties of all stripes appearing in the battle royale alongside original characters. Even celebrities have received their own skins, with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Ariana Grande playing major roles in the narrative. Overall, Fortnite has established a reputation as a game where nearly any character could potentially appear, so it's easy for fans to speculate on who could be next.
There are always more characters who deserve Fortnite crossovers, and it can be difficult to rule options out at times. While many of the past crossovers feature characters that entire families would be familiar with, like Superman and Spider-Man, more distinctly adult figures such as the Xenomorph from Alien and Ash from Evil Dead have entered the game. The Doom Slayer from Doom was even a part of the game's latest battle pass. Anime crossovers in particular have been thriving as of late, with Dragon Ball, Naruto, and My Hero Academia being the focus of events. With that precedent, many more could follow.
Spy x Family Would be Excellent Crossover Material For Fortnite
One prominent anime that has yet to appear, as of the conclusion to Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1, is Spy x Family. Spy x Family is the story of a spy and assassin who get married for the sake of their respective missions, with neither knowing the other's secrets.They also have an adopted child who is telepathic, and therefore knows both of their secrets and tries to help. The series' combination of action, comedy, and heartfelt moments has made it a break-out success.
Loid and Yor would make perfect additions to Fortnite, with each having recognizable designs that could translate as well as Fortnite's My Hero Academia skins. Yor's signature needle-like daggers would also be a good candidate for a new harvesting tool. While Anya wouldn't be as easy to translate into a skin without going the route of Morty in a mech, her iconic smirk would be a good option for a spray or emote. Side characters such as Yuri and Fiona could also be potential skin options despite their smaller roles in the show, leaving more than enough potential for a good selection of Spy x Family cosmetics in Fortnite.
A Spy x Family crossover could feature its own event with missions to match, similar to how the recent Fortnite crossover event with Dragon Ball Z played out. One potential approach could involve different mission lines pertaining to both Loid and Yor's jobs. For example, missions based around performing stealthy actions such as infiltrating secret areas and gathering information could unlock new cosmetics related to Loid. Likewise, combat-themed missions like dealing damage and eliminating enemies could offer rewards inspired by Yor.
Spy x Family's Loid and Yor are fun leads who could translate to Fortnite's gameplay with little difficulty, and the show's popularity would bring further attention to the game, possibly drawing in new players who love the anime similar to Fortnite's entertaining My Hero Academia crossover. Conversely, some people may discover the anime through this crossover as well. With how many anime series Fortnite has already crossed over with, a collaboration with Spy x Family would not be an unusual move, so hopefully a future event can see Loid and Yor joining the ranks of Fortnite's many guest characters.
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