Fortnitehas joined forces with multiple franchises over the years. Fans had been particularly adamant about wantingTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesinFortnite. Over time, various leaks suggested that it could eventually become a reality, but gamers had to wait until December 2023 to see their wish come true.
The four turtles and April O’Neil were the firstTMNTskins to make it into the game, but now it seems players will be able to get their hands on other cosmetics with the upcoming Cowabunga event. This article will tell players everything they need to know about theFortnitexTMNTcrossover event, including when it’s coming and what to expect.
TMNT Cowabunga Event Release Time
SinceFortniteis a game that receives a lot of updates, leakers are constantly going through the game files and trying to figure out what’s coming next. Recent leaks indicated that aTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtleseventwould be taking place soon, and it should start between update v28.20 and v28.30.
Epic Games has now confirmed the release date of theTMNTevent inFortnite, andplayers can expect it to go live on Friday, February 9 at 9 AM ET.
ATMNTtab is currently available in-game in preparation for the Cowabunga event. For the time being, it only has a countdown, so players can keep track of how long they still have to wait for the event, but once it hits zero, everything will be revealed.
What to Expect From the Cowabunga Event
Fortnitehas hosted several crossover events before. Last year, theFind the Force eventallowed players to enjoy May the 4th in-game with a celebratory mini Battle Pass.Jujutsu KaisenandDragon Ballhave also been given the same treatment, soit is likely that theTMNTCowabunga event will include a mini Battle Pass.
These mini Battle Passes tend to have aFree Trackand aPremium Track. While players get to unlock themed cosmetics with the Free Track, they can get access to even better items if they purchase the Premium Track. Leaks have hinted thatShredderwill be coming toFortnite, and it is believed that he will be available as a Premium Track unlockable skin for those who complete enough Cowabunga event quests.
Here is what players can expect from the upcomingTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesevent:
