Zack Snyder has thanked Kim Kardashian’s Fortnite skin through his Instagram. The game crossover between a big Hollywood director and a celebrity cosmetic has upset many gamers online and thus, the game’s distinctive pop culture position has been confirmed. The incident proves that Fortnite is a platform still attracting celebrities and creators from diverse fields.

Just a moment! Let’s think over it a bit. The guy who made those very serious slow-motion comic book movies is actually winning the Battle Royales just because of Kim Kardashian. Not Superman, not Zeus, but a digital version of a reality show star. The internet is going crazy, as you can imagine. A Fortnite news account’s original tweet shared Snyder’s Instagram story that read “Huge thanks to Kim Kardashian for carrying me to all those Royales in Fortnite over Christmas break.” And honestly? That’s one of the sentences I never thought I would have to type.

As anticipated, the responses were pure madness. The player @LolaSt1400 perfectly summed it up: “zack getting carried by kim k skin in fortnite is wild.” I mean, yes. That’s pretty much the whole story. It is just a strange and humorous merging of worlds that feels very 2024. Another user, @ezeokorien, said it is the “Auteur era but make it Fortnite,” which is quite a good description of the whole vibe as it is quite a solid one.

However, emotions varied, with some people not in the least bit amused. Some of the reactions were “less than thrilled.” One player, @OctoGirlthystX, vented to the community how the community has been through invalid times since the Fortnight of Kim K and called it all “not too pleasant.” They even went so far as to say they “saw this coming.” Which, I mean, it’s a skin in a video game, but okay! The drama is real. Another reply from @MistaBrandoVA took a shot at both Snyder and the skin, calling them “one of the worst directors” and “one of the worst Fortnite skins,” and predicted that “Snyder cultists are going to be defending Kim till their dying breath now.” Harsh, but also funny at the same time.

Yet, the most hilarious part might be the tactical interpretations. A few sharp players were able to notice something in the image Snyder shared. User @togafortnite pointed out, “notice how he’s playing blitz,” and referred to a picture of the Blitz mode description. Another player, @JetgoshiEX, agreed, saying, “Playing on Blitz that made the almost every player get an easy win in 5 minutes. Every skins can win without using Kim Kardashian.” So, was the Kim K skin really carrying him, or was he just playing a quicker, simpler game mode? The plot thickens, folks. Maybe the real carry was the Blitz mode we made along the way!

And naturally, the DC cinematic universe drama couldn’t stay out of it. One user, @hoeclinic, bluntly stated, “don’t mention him in the same sentence as dc we don’t know him,” which is a pretty clear sign of where some fans stand on the whole ‘Snyderverse’ thing. Another, @YLIAfan, made a witty comparison with the current DC boss: “Meanwhile James Gunn is tweeting about Little boys.” It’s a whole thing, and Fortnite is just the weird, colorful battleground where it’s all playing out.

The whole affair also stirred the classic gamer skepticism about… motives. User @realsousita simply said, “He wants to hit so bad,” implying Snyder’s post was more about Kim Kardashian than gaming. To which another user, @X_ChaosTheFox, quickly replied, “Hes married.” So that’s that theory debunked, I suppose? Maybe he just genuinely appreciates a good teammate. Or a good skin. Who knows!

Then there’s the layer of sheer, unadulterated disbelief. User @Fauxami replied to someone else’s vagueposting with a simple, “What exactly is happening?” And honestly, mood. That’s just the right reaction. It’s a lot to take in. Another player, @MartinezOnChain, just declared, “No way bro is a gooner 😭,” which is a whole different internet slang rabbit hole we don’t have time for.

What is really phenomenal is how this little occurrence illustrates the enormous power of Fortnite. As user @eendenlip remarked, “literally everyone plays fortnite at this point.” They are right. It is not just kids or streamers anymore; it is also Hollywood directors enjoying their vacations. The game has turned into a global social space, a strange digital party where anyone meets. One player, @salvadorswitch, even joked that people would think Snyder’s post is a “Snyder” moment, while others might be playing on their PlayStation or Xbox.