Kizuna AI, the innovative digital avatar, has also made it known the beginning of a new alliance with the gist of a royal game by organizing a special Fortnite gameplay streaming event. The latter will be held on Saturday, January 24, and so Kizuna’s return to the game after a long time and such is the time of capturing her from the back is the time of virtual influencers stepping into the realm of the major game titles, thus giving everybody new experiences.
If you have been living in the very last place on the earth that is called a “rock” for five years, probably Kizuna AI would still not ring a bell to you, But for the rest? She is the first virtual female YouTuber, the one that gave birth to many others. And now she is in a full circle moment not only as a character but also streaming the game.
The tweet that announced the swirling event was in the two languages-Japanese and English, the latter being her standard for the global audience. She wrote, “To celebrate the Fortnite ร Kizuna AI collab! โจ Iโll be streaming Fortnite on Sunday, Jan 24th! ๐ฎ” But there was a small mistake. The virtual influencer immediately rectified her error in a follow-up post: “Correction: Saturday, Jan 24th! (Sorry for the mix-up! ๐โโ๏ธ)” It is a common human error, even when coming from AI, right? It is somewhat charming.
Players responded almost immediately and the general reaction was very positive. It was a wave of exhilaration. One gamer, @77_kiato, simply stated, “It’s a stream! Looking forward to it!” which pretty much captures the general sentiment. Another one, @aruaru30925miou, seemed very surprised: “Fortnite!? It’s been a while!! ๐” So yes, it has been a while since she played.
The buzz in the community is undeniable. @shironekoyamat posted, “I’m so happy about the Fortnite collab ๐ญโจ I still play it on and off even after all these years (ใฃยดฺก`)โฎ =ออออ ๐ซ”. That’s the thing about Fortnite, its magic has been strong enough to last the test of time and when a beloved character like Kizuna AI comes back to it, it feels like a big party.
Not all the reactions were pure hype. Some very positive feedback was coming from Kizuna AI’s side already. @Tatsuki9640 even came up with some tactics along with the advice which is really nice: “I can’t wait for Ai-chan’s Fortnite! The other players will probably be ruthless, so if you are thinking of losing, I suggest you play in team mode! ๐” Check it out: gamers looking out for one another, even in the case of a virtual streamer.
However, the optimism of some of the responses did not cover the fact that there were also negative ones. User @Tim_Bartoletti, for example, responded sarcastically with “No one is going buy this ai shit ๐ฅ” and tagged some accounts. There was a bit of a back-and-forth turning with another user, @luiswasnthere, who just posted a gif as a reply. It is a reminder that not everyone is in favor of the VTuber trend, but they are definitely in the minority this time.
The most touching responses came from gamers who considered the collaboration as rather overdue. @AhriFoxy_ even composed a thread: “From your last video, I suspected that you would soon be appearing in Fortnite. I already left my comment more than 10 days ago. It makes me very happy to have your skin in my favorite game ๐.” Such crossovers have the power to make players feel recognized and rewarded for their loyalty.
This is yet another indication that the distinctions between various sections of gaming and internet culture have completely disappeared. Fortnite is more than just a game; it is a source of events, concerts, and now also the rebirth streams of iconic virtual creators. For gamers, this means more content, more reasons to connect, and one moment more to look forward to. Kizuna AI’s Fortnite stream is not only significant for the gaming community but also reflects the trend of merging collaborations with live experiences that attract conversations. The hype is indeed real, and the island of Fortnite will have an extraordinary virtual guest on one Saturday in January. This event is a notable moment for the PlayStation and Xbox communities as well.
