A leak from a prominent Fortnite dataminer has speculated the next collaboration skins for the second time one of them through Adventure Time. Originally posted by source AdiraFNInfo and reported by ShiinaBR, the leak reveals that Fionna, Cake, Ice King, and the Earl of Lemongrab will be the new skins. This is a continuation of the first wave of big skins that already included the characters Finn and Jake, which means Epic Games is still counting on the cartoon crossover.
Right? It feels like Epic is on a never-ending collab spree, doesn’t it? Just a little while ago, the two heroes were added to the game, and now the residents of Ooo are being made again. It’s simply amazing if one thinks of it that way. Besides, the island of Fortnite has already seen superheroes, anime characters, and now it is going back to math craziness again. The leak is so simple, a mere four names, yet it was enough to make the players talk pretty quick.
Fionna, Cake, Ice King, and the Earl of Lemongrab are among the four characters listed. Very nice and diverse choice, huh? Fionna and Cake are the opposite, gender-wise, of Finn and Jake from those episodes that everybody loves and from their own recent show. Ice King is, of course, the Ice King – a famous antagonist with surprisingly sad background. And then there’s Lemongrab. UNACCEPTABLE! I am sorry to interrupt. But the King is a terrifying and sour-flavored character who is just perfect for creating chaos in the Battle Royale.
The reactions to the leak tweet actually reflect the atmosphere of the day. Players are immediately going over the top with their love for the skins, but one of them very wisely put it this way “Bro. Why that Female Finn kinda bad tho?” which, by the way, is also the question I would have asked. Others have already put their requests, asking for an in-built emote or begging to get a Gunter sidekick. The demand for a “Simon” edit style for the Ice King came up too – that’s his human stage before he got mad with the crown – it has been brought up several times. That would be a wonderful detail, allowing players the option to go on with the tragic archaeologist rather than the entire icy king crescendo.
But there is no reason to be all thrilled, some players are not happy. One comment simply said “It’s turning into game for toddlers,” which is an opinion, I guess. One person continued the saga of the emote wheel revert, which is a whole other community grievance. And, of course, there’s the eternal “where’s my favorite collab?” with someone inquiring about Metal Gear Solid wave 2. The madness in the replies only adds to the fun, it unmistakably shows the degree of interest people have in this stuff.
Among the more interesting conversations was about how such characters could really function. One user said that “adventure time works because its characters already feel like playable archetypes,” which is, of course, very true. They are especially made to be expressive and even strange, thus, making it easier for them to be adapted as third-person shooter skins. A different person was guessing about Ice King’s look and after posting a picture said, “it’s probably gonna be this look for ice king no way they can do the muumuu,” referring to his large robe. They are certainly going to simplify it.
Next on the agenda are the practical speculations. One gamer proposed that maybe only two skins will be soon released – like Ice King and Lemongrab – with Fionna and Simon (along with Cake) being the later drop. That would be a brilliant move, spreading the content over time. Another person commented that the skins are “nowhere even close to ready” and it will be a lengthy process months-wise. So, don’t rush to buy your V-Bucks just yet, but perhaps it is a good time to start saving for them.
It is quite fascinating to see the excitement around characters like Fionna. Someone declared “I NEED FIONNA GNG I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO HAVE HER S1 STYLE,” which matches with the energy we love to see. It indicates that these collabs are not pure luck; on the contrary, they are going for the very specific fanbases who have already been patiently waiting for their favorites to finally set foot in the game. The addition of Cake is a nice touch as he is technically a cat but, on the other hand, a shapeshifter which also opens the door for a back bling or even a pet.
This whole incident has once again made us aware of Fortnite’s position in the gaming culture. It has evolved from a mere game to a digital socializing spot where the characters you love can come from completely different universes and… just appear. One day you might be playing on your PlayStation or Xbox.
