With a seemingly endless array of skins available in Fortnite, it’s no surprise that the Marvel-themed ones have earned a permanent spot in the game’s lineup. Gamers are often treated to new Marvel skins, so when a recent leak hinted at a batch featuring these characters, it wasn’t exactly shocking. However, one particular skin in this reveal suggests that the gaming world might be doubling down on a specific character.
This rumored Fortnite x Marvel Rivals collaboration was brought to light by well-known Fortnite leaker ShiinaBR. They shared visuals of a harvesting tool and glider inspired by Marvel Rivals’ Galacta. Although the Galacta glider is already confirmed by Marvel Rivals, the alleged inclusion of Doom 2099 as a skin hasn’t been. If these leaks hold true, Fortnite players might soon see Doom 2099 make an appearance.
Doctor Doom has already made his mark in Fortnite history. Back in Chapter 5: Season 4, he was the central figure, causing chaos by tapping into the powers of Pandora’s Box to establish his reign in the Kingdom of Doom. Alongside allies like Emma Frost, Mysterio, and Mewtooth, he solidified his villainous reputation by taking down iconic Marvel characters such as Silver Surfer, Ultron, and Galactus. Even Magneto meets his end trying to preserve his reality.
For fans familiar with Doctor Doom’s notorious antics, it might come as a surprise that Doom 2099 doesn’t carry the same reputation. The comic version of Doom 2099 leans more towards being an anti-hero, differentiating him from his more malevolent counterparts. This portrayal extends into Marvel Rivals, where Doom 2099 faces off against other villainous versions in a multiverse showdown.
This distinction and his role in the crossover justify Doom 2099’s potential arrival in Fortnite. In blending the past and future aspects of Marvel Rivals’ lore, his inclusion would further cement 2024 as a banner year for Doom 2099 in gaming. Should he join Fortnite’s roster, it would mark his third game feature this month alone.
Meanwhile, Marvel Rivals is expanding its universe by collaborating with various titles. Having launched with 33 playable characters on December 6, Doom 2099, though technically an NPC, plays a crucial role in its story. Marvel Rivals’ narrative plays with the multiverse concept, where the Timestream Entanglement merges worlds due to the errant experiments of Doctor Doom and Doom 2099. It’s a complex mingling that has heroes and villains crossing paths.
Marvel Snap has a similar approach to character selection, featuring a mix of famous and lesser-known faces. If the Fortnite leaks check out, Doom 2099 could also make an appearance through Marvel Snap’s latest season themed around Marvel Rivals. The season introduces new character cards, including Doom 2099 and others like Galacta and Luna Snow, running from December 3 to January 7, with his card spotlighted on December 17.
Adding Doom 2099 to Fortnite doesn’t just add another feather to Fortnite’s cap—it essentially ties the character directly to the Marvel Rivals universe. While the Fortnite leaks remain unconfirmed, Marvel Rivals officially announced their collaboration extravaganza with the game. With the character already stepping into Marvel Snap, the transition into Fortnite seems to wrap up Doom 2099’s remarkable gaming journey perfectly.
