While the Fortnite franchise is no stranger to character cameos from the likes of John Wick, Thanos and more, it seems one of the most popular PlayStation icons is headed to the free-to-play battle royale game too! Yes, a Fortnite Kratos skin is incoming this Season 5!
This was leaked by YouTuber HYPEX who posted an image of Kratos (the 2018 version) being announced in Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 5!
Kratos will be a skin soon! (Reposted for a better image) pic.twitter.com/S6lgYMcGJR
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) December 2, 2020
In case you think this is a poorly made fake, the official PlayStation account has released an audio log that explicitly mentions that the next character players will be picking up has literally vanquished “multiple gods in a fit of uncontrollable rage,” which is a dead giveaway for Kratos and his god-killing frenzy the franchise is known for.
Incoming audio transmission from @FortniteGame 🔊 pic.twitter.com/SdpmU7OmkM
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) December 2, 2020
No release date has been mentioned yet for this Fortnite Kratos skin, or whether we’ll hear Kratos mutter “boy” in any shape way or form, but you can bet we’re excited to know more!
Don’t forget to check out Fortnite’s new Chapter 2 – Season 5 patch that dropped earlier today to see what’s new. As for Kratos, he’ll be appearing in God of War Ragnarok headed to the PS5 sometime soon.