The inclusion of significant pop culture figures as Icon Series skins in Fortnite in recent years has elevated the game's customization and culture. The well-loved battle game has been salient in blending popular culture and gaming with these collaborations, commemorating some of the most renowned names in entertainment.
Now, it appears that TikTok sensation Khaby Lame could be the next celebrity to have his character skin in the game.
Teaser of Khaby Lame's Fortnite Icon Series skin
In a TikTok video aired on August 23, 2023, Khaby conveyed a possible Fortnite crossover when he opened a perplexing box bearing the Red Crescent Moon symbol, considered as one of the leading indicators for the impending game season.
The video bears the caption of “I'm in,” apparently tying to the question “Are you in?”, a promotion circulating online by Epic Games.
Khaby's video upload was followed by an official silhouette published by Fortnite X's account. The account shows an upcoming character from Chapter 4 Season 4, impersonating the TikTok star’s signature pose.
Potential Release of Khaby's Icon Series Skin
This teaser strongly points to the TikTok sensation debuting an Icon Series cosmetic in the forthcoming Fortnite season.
However, it is still uncertain whether this crossover skin will be incorporated in the next season’s Battle Pass or sold in the Item Shop.
Regardless, both Khaby's followers and Fortnite gamers are immensely thrilled by the collaboration, as it means another renowned celebrity will join the game lineup.