Fortnite has announced it will be adding a new Dragon Ball Z bundle to the item shop due to high demand from its player base. Epic Games and Fortnite have confirmed that a Dragon Ball Z collaboration will be coming to the game in a Twitter post that reads "Speak. Name your wish….8.16.2022." Fortnite gamers can look forward to potential Shenron accessories and can expect bundles as well as character items and skins in the Dragon Ball Z collaboration. While no characters have been confirmed yet, players can anticipate potential skins for Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Frieza, Cell, Buu, and more.
Interested parties can visit Epic Games’ website for more news on the Dragon Ball Z collaboration, or launch into Fortnite to experience the game’s large lineup of pop culture accessories.
Anime-Inspired Game Crossovers
Fortnite Confirms a Dragon Ball Z Bundle Will Launch on August 16
Trend Themes
1. Anime/game Crossover - There is a growing trend of cross-branding between anime and gaming that can be leveraged to create unique and desirable items for consumers.
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Industry Implications
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