Fortnite is set to welcome a wave of artists and performers, with the highly anticipated arrival of Vocaloid sensation Hatsune Miku generating significant buzz among players. Social media chatter has ignited excitement, with the Fortnite Festival account playfully claiming possession of Miku's backpack, while Miku's official account has launched a humorous search for the missing item.
Beyond the standard Miku skin and a promised virtual concert, leaks suggest additional cosmetic items are in the works, including a unique pickaxe and a "Miku the Catgirl" skin variant. The event is slated to launch on January 14th.
In other news, a December incident involving professional Fortnite player Seb Araujo serves as a cautionary tale. Araujo's use of aimbotting and wallhacks to gain an "unfair advantage" during a tournament, resulting in substantial prize winnings, has prompted a lawsuit from Epic Games. The complaint alleges Araujo's cheating deprived other, rule-abiding players of a fair chance to compete.