Sonic and Shadow are reportedly making their way to Fortnite, according to leaks, but potentially not as full playable skins. Fortnite leaker Wenso shared datamined evidence of in-game “Kicks” (shoes) themed around the two Sega hedgehogs. These designs closely resemble Puma’s upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog collection, slated for release on October 30th, suggesting a possible collaboration.
While the Fortnite shop already features Kicks from brands like Nike, Adidas, Vans, and Puma, Wenso noted that no shop assets for the Sonic and Shadow Kicks have appeared in the game yet. Puma’s collection also includes sneakers themed on Tails, Sonic’s sidekick, though these haven’t been found in the game data.
The likelihood of full Sonic and Shadow skins is considered low. This is partly due to Sonic’s canon proportions. The leakers also note that Sonic traditionally doesn’t use weapons. It is also hypothesized that Sega might follow Nintendo’s lead in avoiding having its characters engage in gunplay within Fortnite. Instead, Sega may opt for releasing additional clothing items alongside the Kicks.
This Fortnite crossover could potentially coincide with the release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds later this month. The racing game itself is based on crossovers with other franchises, hinting at a reciprocal relationship between the two franchises. The exact form of the collaboration remains unconfirmed, pending further announcements by either Epic Games (Fortnite) or Sega.
