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It certainly looks like Deadpool will play a major role in Fortnite’s newest season.
What’s going on?
- Fortnite launched its second season of its second chapter Thursday, revealing a new theme centered around spies, agents and a “takeover” of the island.
- The new unlockable character skins include a new customizable character name Maya, Agent Peely, Brutus, TNTina, Meowscles, Skye and Midas, according to Forbes,
- The new season asks players to choose to join either the Ghost or Shadow faction, which will change what they unlock after finishing various missions.
Is Deadpool in Fortnite?
- Yes, it seems so. The second trailer for the new season — which shows off the unlockable characters of the Battle Pass — show Deadpool lounging around.
- The new update makes it seem like Deadpool will appear as a secret skin that can be unlocked down the road, according to Engadget.
- The main menu shows Deadpool might be hiding in a secret room. But there are challenges centered around the character that gamers will need to complete to unlock him, according to Forbes.
Other Marvel characters
- Fortnite and Marvel have teamed up multiple times in the past for skins.
- Thanos appeared in Fortnite over the years, which was one of the first times the franchise crossed over with a major film.
- The Avengers appeared in the game, too. Fortnite launched a limited-time mode that included Captain America shield, Thor’s Stormbreaker axe and Iron Man’s gloves, according to The Verge.

