Moon Knight is the latest pop-culture character to grace the Fortnite item shop with two new skin variations: Moon Knight, and a sleek, suit-clad Mr. Knight version. The bundle also includes Moon Knight’s Cloak Back Bling and a special Crescent Darts Pickaxe for those looking to customize the Marvel hero.
Fortnite has been the pioneer of crossovers, with previous collaborations resulting in the likes of Naruto, Ariana Grande, and Iron Man joining the character list. Described as "chaotic and often unpredictable," Moon Knight is perfect for any fans of the Disney+ series, in addition to any Fortnite fans who are looking for a new character to venture to Tilted Towers with. The Moon Knight collection is available in the Fortnite item shop for 1,500 V-bucks.
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