The internet is in quite the uproar, and for an incredibly justified reason. As the days of endless teasing and begging from gamers start to feel like a distant memory, Fortnite is FINALLY announcing a Daft Punk crossover. The infamous ‘fake leak’ Fortnite rumors have dished out multiple times is not the case this time. Believe me, this is the absolute truth and already confirmed from reliable sources including @SaferSephiros and @DaftPunkinFort, both of whom have been tracking this for the longest.
What am I on about? Essentially, the “confirmation” came from Twitter when the window blasting Fortnite Daft Punk art style helmets showed up and the tune started playing. As the tune played, it sounded suspiciously like Daft Punk, and the community started going crazy. This is one of the crossovers the community has been looking forward to since the beginning of Fortnite crossovers.
The wild and disorderly reply threads to the announcement serve as the best ordered ones- this chaos tells us the players are exuberant about the news. One user, @LegitxEuphoria, remarked “Peaknd and Daft Punk, this is possibly the best collab ever,” while @naramidnite was so sold on the concept, he verbalized his plans, “I will straight up buy a Harder, Better, Stronger emote, or Around the World,” Same dude, same.
Naturally, a bit of skepticism is raised alongside the excitement. “It’s no FULLY confirmed, all of you said the same thing last time and we still don’t have ANYTHING, no skins data, just a name ‘around the world’ that could mean a lot of things, this sound can me just a coincidence” wrote @studiokiller98. Given Fortnite rumors in the past have been a blank, this is a real chance it is, in fact, one, this time, there is a lot of proof.
In the replies, someone mentioned “The end of September is going to be crazy,” which might hint as to the drop of this collaboration, and honestly, it makes sense given how close September is. If this is the case, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo might not be in the game for long.
Now, what would a collaboration with Daft Punk look like? Of course, we would get skins of their iconic helmets from Discovery and the Random Access Memories era because their helmets from these periods were iconic. The emotes would be a complete necessity. An “Around The World” or “One More Time” dance emote would probably set record sales for the item shop. The collaboration could also have a glider that plays their music; truly, the possibilities are endless.
The Daft Punk collaboration is distinct because it merges music and gaming enthusiasts from various eras. Upon disbanding in 2021, Daft Punk took a hiatus from the music scene, but their tracks have since turned timeless. Their addition to Fortnite would spotlight their music for a larger audience, while their current fans would have yet another reason to rejoice.
Taking note of the community’s reaction, the partnership undoubtedly seems fitting. While Fortnite has previously conducted music events with Marshmello and Travis Scott, Daft Punk strikes a different chord. As trailblazers of electronic music, their musical and iconic visual elements, including their helmets, would synergize with Fortnite’s environment.
Although there are remarks hinting at wild Interstella 5555 skins, which would be amazing, it might be too specific to Fortnite’s audience. Still, the very suggestion demonstrates the widespread excitement for what lies ahead.
The collaboration’s official announcement from Epic Games is the only thing pending. While the rumors hold some truth, many Fortnite fans would require an announcement trailer before truly believing in the collaboration. For these people, their motivation, for once, seem justified — false rumors have let us down so many times.
This time, the evidence supporting these rumors is far stronger than before. Both of the credible leakers from each side have verified the collaboration’s existence, its timing looks perfect alongside other Fortnite collab schedules, and the community is extremely optimistic. It really, truly feels as though this is collaboration is destined to happen.
They have been very good with the collaborations recently which include anime characters and real-world celebrities. Daft Punk is the only one missing, which, to me, makes it even more special and requested for years.
Imagine dropping into the island while “One More Time” plays as your lobby music, this would be the definition of perfection. Get ready to see those helmets in the item shop anytime soon, because based on the community, this will be worth the wait. This might be the most Fortnite has ever anticipated and wished for collaboration.
If these rumors are true, I really wish the end of September came faster. This is a special kind of crossover and it’s about Fortnite’s collab brand that works so well. They draw various cultures and communities in an exciting and authentic way. It’s going to be legendary if it happens but, to me, Daft Punk in Fortnite makes a lot of sense.
