Popular ‘Street Fighter’ characters Blanka and Sakura are set to arrive in the Fortnite Item Shop on April 28th. The announcement was confirmed in a blog post by Epic Games that states Blanka and Sakura are coming to Fortnite in celebration of 35 years of ‘Street Fighter.’
Both characters come with an outfit and matching accessories in addition to the new game event ‘Blanka and Sakura Cup.’ This competition will give the best players in different regions the chance to unlock the ‘Bonus Stage Loading Screen.’
The Blanka Outfit includes the ‘Blanka Delgado alt Style,’ ‘Blanka Backflip Emote,’ and ‘Blanka-Chan Back Bling.’ There is also an in-game weapon called the ‘Tropical Hazard Kebab Pickaxe’ available in the Item Shop. For Sakura, you can purchase the ‘Sakura Gym alt Style,’ which is inspired by one of the character’s Street Fighter IV alts. You can also purchase the ‘Hanakaze Claw Back Bling,’ themed pickaxe and glider.
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