Fortnite is open to crossing over with virtually any property, whether it comes from a TV show, film, book, comic, or cartoon. Anime is a specific area of interest that Fortnite seems excited to be exploring, with a recent wave of new Naruto skins being added. Naruto isn't the only major anime franchise that is partnering with Fortnite, though. Dataminers have discovered evidence that Dragon Ball Z could be the next anime showing up in a Fortnite collaboration.
The collaboration is hinted at, but not entirely confirmed, due to the discovery of a curious new prop found within Fortnite's files. The prop will be immediately recognizable to Dragon Ball Z fans. It's a capsule, a small pill-like container with a button on the top. In the Dragon Ball Z universe, these capsules can contain virtually anything. The capsule also features the Capsule Corp logo, with one large "C" and a second smaller "C" within it. This asset is referred to as a "Stamina Capsule" and is categorized as a collaboration item within Fortnite.
In other words, a Dragon Ball Z-related asset was leaked from Fortnite. It's not being used yet, but it wouldn't be within Fortnite's files if there wasn't a planned use for it in the future. While there are no other Dragon Ball Z assets to be found, it wouldn't be surprising if more and more were found in the next several weeks.
While a Dragon Ball Z crossover event and the potential release of several skins is certainly exciting, the leaked item is also interesting in its own way. A "Stamina Capsule" implies that it may be a new type of consumable. The name implies it could provide a boost to stamina over time, allowing players an extra burst of speed while running or to run for an extended amount of time. Many collaborations in Fortnite lead to unique gameplay additions, if only temporarily. DBZ could be one such collaboration.
The most difficult part of a Fortnite and Dragon Ball Z collaboration may be deciding which skins get chosen. Goku and Vegeta seem like obvious choices, but who gets included after them? Gohan and Piccolo would be great choices, but so would Frieza, Cell, and Majin Buu, among others. Collaborations tend to be limited, but DBZ fans will likely want more and more.
As for when Fortnite players should expect the Dragon Ball Z collaboration to launch, or at least for more information to be shared, leakers have predicted August. There's no firm evidence of this, but it is when the new Dragon Ball Z movie will be released in theaters in North America. Expect further leaks to help further confirm the crossover in the weeks to come.
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