My Hero Academia Returns to Fortnite

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James Fudge

8 months ago

Characters from the popular anime My Hero Academia have invaded the popular Fortnite universe this week (once again) with new shop items, quests, and other bits and baubles, Epic Games announced Tuesday.

My Hero Academia characters Shoto Todoroki, Eijiro Kirishima, and Mina Ashido make their Item Shop debut, along with Todoroki’s Ice Wall item (available until the end of the current season), Deku’s Smash ability (for a limited time until v26.20), and six new quests to gain XP. More details on all the new items, quests, and outfits can be found on the Fortnite blog.

My Hero Academia first appeared in Fortnite in 2021, and this latest round of characters and elements from the show join a growing list of brands and IPs that have been made available in Fortnite over the years including Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack On Titan, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Transformers, DC Comics and Marvel characters, Star Wars, and many other entertainment and sports properties.

James Fudge

With a career spanning over two decades in the esports and gaming journalism landscape, James Fudge stands as a seasoned veteran and a pivotal figure in the evolution of esports media. His journey began in 1997 at Game-Wire / Avault, where he curated gaming and community news, laying the groundwork for his expertise in the field. In his more recent roles, James cemented his status as an authority in the esports business sphere as Senior Editor Esports at Sports Business Journal and The Esports Observer between 2018 and 2021.