Fortnite is forging valiantly ahead with another new guest star for its roster. This time, it looks like the Brazilian sports superstar Neymar is headed to the game.
The official Fortnite Twitter teased the football player’s upcoming appearance in a quick video clip. Though only seen in quick flashes, a number 10 jersey and a football from the Brazilian 2014 World Cup can be made out briefly.
Additionally, Neymar himself called attention to the tweet with an “eyes” emoji, which usually indicates it’s something folks should take a look at or be intrigued by. Though Epic Games hasn’t yet come out and said it directly, it seems Neymar’s arrival in the battle royale is a foregone conclusion.
What isn’t clear just yet is what Neymar will be doing in-game, whether he’ll be a skin or offer some sort of customizable item for players, or if he’ll somehow be a part of the narrative.
Fortnite is on the precipice of Season 6, and the Paris Saint-Germain player hasn’t been able to play for the past few months due to injuries. It’s possible he’s been spending some time instead working on a Fortnite appearance ahead of his return to the field later this month.
Neymar’s appearance would add to a long line of iconic figures. Just last season alone, Fortnite saw the addition of characters like the Predator, God of War’s Kratos, Halo’s Master Chief, and The Mandalorian’s Din Djarin and Baby Yoda, a.k.a Grogu.
Season 6 is all about saving the whole of reality, as we’ve seen plenty of hints at so far. It’s unclear what Neymar will have to do with any of the Fortnite lore, but that hardly matters when such a massive sports star is entering the fray. There’s no release date or projected window for when to expect Neymar, so Fortnite fans should keep their eyes peeled.
