So Epic Games has made public the full display of exclusive items related to Kim Kardashian, and the web is… well, it is a moment. The one who leaked it ShiinaBR narrated the video in full, and gamers are rushing to grasp what this cooperation means. Is it a show of power? A bizarre prank? Just another day in the item shop? Let’s dissect it.
The first thing that the showcase shows is two skin styles: a Kim version with a blonde wig and the other Kim with dark hair, both having that androgynous… look. That is to say, one wears a jacket while the other does not, one has a glider resembling a handbag to carry (a player called it an “instant bummer” when compared to a surfboard), and a harvesting tool which is a miniature purse. The entire set is, for the lack of a better term, clean. Rich, one of the gamers, even stated that it is a pretty fine skin regardless of it being her. “It’s not even that it is her, it is actually just a really clean skin,” he said. There we have it.
The amusing thing, however, is really found in the replies. People are clearly quite bewildered as to who is this product for. Fraggly straight out asked, “I really want to know who the target audience for this is.” A very reasonable question! Fortnite has had everything from Marvel superheroes to soccer players, but a reality TV mogul turned… Fortnite skin? That is a level up. Some players, like KUKU, are very much in favor of it, with KUKU saying that “Kim K items = instant flex in every lobby.” One cannot help but think that someone will use this in Arena mode.
Meanwhile, there are the, um, elaborate comments. Rorschach has pointed out that the style with the jacket on does not really fit. “They covered her Cleavage using her hair in the jacket-on style – False Advertising 🚨,” they tweeted. Come on, people! TommycoolGun also told the audience that “the no arms style cannot be forgotten” and provided a link to a picture that shows off the skin’s… unique anatomy. Besides, poplipa was disappointed and just wrote “i wanted to see the purse swing.” The requests are so specific.
The fun has always been very wild, and it is still the case. A gamer called ItsGojiraa came up with a tweet that got nearly legendary status: “She’s gunna be receiving more backshots than she did with Ray J.” Ouch! Others, in contrast, are already using the lobby pose as a meme with aaddamm just saying “oh hell nah that lobby pose ðŸ˜.” It certainly has a vibe, though not everyone is in the same boat regarding it.
Moreover, there has been a deluge of questions concerning practicality. Everyone wants to know about the price. ScarletFrostx asked, “How much will this be?!” and ok_ok_la_la_ok echoed with “Do you know the price bundle yet?” Wolvy2107 directed the information to doki___natsuki saying it is going to be “Tomorrow at item shop reset.” So I guess mark your calendars? Another big question is… where is Kanye? Roxxy_Raw_ and Eddie08113 both asked about a Kanye West skin. Eddie even went so far as to make a meme implying that “Is Kanye a sidekick?” That collab would probably break the internet even more.
However, the Kardashians’ announcement has not excited everyone. Some gamers have other things they want to see. MGRaidenEnjoyer was honest: “We don’t care. Now, give us Metal Gear wave 2.” The demand for Solid Snake and his mates is strong, and a Kim K skin might divert attention away from the directions that some gamers want to see. It is a culture clash at the item shop.
But what actually is the deal with this collaboration? It seems Epic is just experimenting by throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. And you know what? It’s most probably going to sell anyway. The skin is very well made, and the memeing opportunities are just crazy. But the thing is that whether you love it or you hate it, you are gonna see it in your lobbies. It’s a new chapter in the never-ending saga of Fortnite “wait, they added what now?” The timeline, as media_trex and mrdexlar both pointed out, is “scrambling fr.” That is the aptest description.
At last, Fortnite remains a peculiar digital amusement park where anything may happen. One day, you may be facing off against huge robots, and the next, killed by a tiny purse-wielding Kim Kardashian. It is odd, it is like a roller coaster, and honestly? That is the very reason why people keep playing on PlayStation and Xbox.
