These days, we have truly wild collaborations birthed for Fortnite, with Fortnite teaming up with Kings League for an in-game emote and sponsorship event. The announcement, made via a tweet by the famous leaker HYPEX, led to many questioning what this wild partnership would really mean for the game.

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So what exactly is the Kings League? For the uninitiated, it’s a brand new 7v7 format soccer league out of Spain started by none other than Gerard Piqué- yes, the same Gerard Piqué who was the Barcelona defender and would-be ex-husband of Shakira. It’s all the rage right now, especially since it features former pros and streamers in a fast-paced translucent-style manner of play. And ahead lemme tell you, it’s going into Fortnite.

According to the tweet, a celebration from the Kings League event will be transformed into an emote so very soon players might just be pulling off some slick soccer moves in the middle of a Battle Royale game. Meanwhile, with Fortnite becoming official sponsors to the league this week, lots of crossover opportunities are awaiting- maybe some themed cosmetics… or a mini event?

Well, the reactions from the community have been… well, mad varied. On the Hype side is @FortKnoxCrypto, calling this collab “legendary,” while others, like @isixthnol_, said everything there is to say with, “Who cares nigga.” Classic Twitter. Some innocent souls even started asking: @BlancDaDuck asked, “What even is it?” before eventually being told all about it.

Typos, oh yes- because what else would have incited greater chaos before than a Fortnite announcement? HYPEX accidentally had me in stitches when he misspelled Fortnite with a “Fortntie,” with @Franc3robrineL commenting: “After the evergreen ‘evebt’ now we have a brand new hypex-word, ‘Fortntie’!” At the same time, @panekn_ lamented, “Second typo today come on man”;”

What we have behind those memes is one more example of Fortnite staying relevant culturally through attempting to cash in on acknowledged but booming trends. The Kings League might not be a household word worldwide; meanwhile, in Spain and amongst soccer fans, that is one huge name. And let’s be real, Fortnite loves giving obscure references that go viral as in-game moments.

What’s next? Hopefully, if the latest collaboration is anything to go by, way, way more is planned beyond just the emote. King League-themed skin? LTM? Full-on event with players going around competing on soccer-inspired challenges.

One thing I can wager money on: Fortnite far from anyone stopping to surprise players with these wild collaborations. So, whether you’re in or not, the Kings League X Fortnite Collab is on and loud.

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So, eyes peeled for that emote and maybe brush up on those soccer celebrations; you never know when mosey-off-the-Griddy is going to be required after a victory royale.