A brand-new Fortnite x NBA event has been announced by Epic Games. We’ve got the Fortnite x NBA event release time below, for anyone who wants to know more about it. It seems as though there will likely be some Fortnite x NBA event Michael Jordan skins, too. Read on for the full details on the upcoming Fortnite Michael Jordan crossover event.
Fortnite x NBA Event Release Time
As confirmed by Fortnite’s in-game news feed, a Fortnite x NBA event is on the way. Better yet, the basketball-themed event is going live tomorrow, May 22. The NBA event in Fortnite is going live just as the Fortnite x John Wick event has ended. This follows on from the recently ended Endgame event, too. Epic Games appears to have gone event crazy in Fortnite. No one’s complaining though.
As stated above, the Fortnite x NBA event is scheduled to go live tomorrow, May 22. Unfortunately, we don’t know exactly when it will go live. As Fortnite tends to update every Wednesday, we’d expect the NBA event to be live as soon as you have downloaded the latest update tomorrow.
Fortnite x NBA Event | Michael Jordan Skins
As you can see in the official event teaser image above, the event appears to be themed around Michael Jordan. That is the Michael Jordan brand image, anyway. Epic Games wouldn’t use that if it wasn’t going to include Michael Jordan in the event in some way. That’s why we wouldn’t be too surprised if the event will include Michael Jordan themed skins.
As with the John Wick crossover event, you might be able to separately purchase a Michael Jordan Fortnite skin during the event’s run. We’d love to tell you something concrete, but unfortunately, the Fortnite x Michael Jordan NBA event is currently under wraps. Check in with us tomorrow to learn all there is to know about the NBA themed event.
Fortnite Game Changing Pickups
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Fortnite's 10 Game Changing Pickups
So, you're dropping into Tilted Towers and you need a game changer. Something that will ensure that your next match is memorable. Fortnite has had plenty of these types of items in its brief history, and here are the most devastating. See any of these on the field, and you better run. -
Crossbow
Originally themed for Valentines Day, the crossbow was a devastating sniper rifle even without its fancy skin. A high damage output even on Rare difficulty and five shots to a clip made it a sharpshooters dream, and eventually led to it being vaulted in May of 2018. -
Drum Gun
A hybrid of a Rifle and Machine Gun, the Drum Gun brought a 1920s flair to Junk Junction. It proved to be deadly accurate in the hands of players at close range, even after a round of significant nerfs. Two months after its initial debut, it was curtains for this Tommy. -
Guided Missile
The preferred tool of any rocket rider, the Guided Missile lets you root out camping opponents and sail into the skies of victory. A devastating and rare munition, the Guided Missile saw two tours of duty in the fields of Fortnite. As of now, it's still available to mess around with in Playground mode. -
Infinity Blade
Originating in Epic's hit trilogy of mobile games, this mythic sword only lasted for four days before being banished to the Vault. It powered up players and granted them extra health, creating an in-game boss fight. In the end, it did its job just a bit too well. -
Infinity Gauntlet
A purposefully limited time item, this Marvel Comics artifact turned its wielder into Thanos. His mighty punch, energy blast, and insane leaping ability made players quake in fear during his summer stint in the battle royale. Let's hope he finds other worlds to conquer for the sequel. -
Jetpack
Nothing changes a shooter quite like added mobility. Dodge out of sniper fire and root out towers of foes with the Jetpack, a limited time only Legendary backpack. Aeronauts with enough skill can negate any crafty builders and land the last few kills with pinpoint accuracy. -
Mounted Turret
A turret sequence in most shooters is a drag, but a well executed run with the Mounted Turret can be a thrill. This legendary trap is deployable anywhere there's a flat surface and spurts out infinite ammo as long as you mind the heat and don't take enough damage. -
Remote Explosives
It makes sense that a game partially about building would also have some C4 to even the odds, but the Remote Explosives were too much for their own good. Able to rip apart strategies at a distance and coming in bundles of three, most players don't miss these server bombs. -
Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle
Able to pick out enemies and loot with ease, the Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle is the current best weapon if you're looking to charge an opposing team. Just be sure to account for its high recoil, lest you be staring into the sun as you take a fatal blow. -
Zapotron
One of the original vaulted weapons in Fortnite's battle royale mode, the Zapotron was an electrified sniper rifle that decimated groups of enemies from afar. It has a great design but doesn't really fit with the rest of the game's more authentic arsenal. Still, don't wear a lightning rod if we ever see this weapon again.
