Fortnite Launches Thunderbolts Crossover Featuring Winter Soldier and White Widow
New Marvel Crossover Arrives in Fortnite with Exclusive Skins and Rewards
Fortnite is once again tapping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time to celebrate the release of Thunderbolts, Marvel’s upcoming action-packed film. Fans will soon be able to experience a taste of the movie through a brand-new Fortnite update arriving on April 30 at 8 PM ET.
Skins Designed for Superhero Action
Leading the content drop are two new character skins: White Widow (Yelena Belova) and Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes). Both heroes are brought to life with Fortnite’s signature flair — including cel-shaded ‘Pen and Ink’ styles, giving the skins an artistic, comic-inspired edge.
Each outfit includes a full suite of matching cosmetics:
White Widow Set
- Fangs Pickaxe
- Pack Back Bling
- White Widow Wrap
- “Widow’s Mac” Emote, a fun reference to Yelena’s famous food preference
Winter Soldier Bundle
- Armament Axe Pickaxe
- Spare Back Bling
- Themed Wrap
- Built-in Arm-Up emote, a stylish nod to Bucky’s iconic moments in the MCU
Unlock Content Early in the Thunderbolts Cup
Epic Games is giving players a head start through the Thunderbolts Cup, scheduled for April 25. This special Duos Battle Royale tournament gives fans the chance to earn in-game rewards before they’re released in the shop.
Key competition details:
- Top-tier performers: Win the White Widow skin
- Score 8 points: Earn the Winter Soldier Wrap
- Reach 40 points: Get the White Widow Wrap
To join the event, players must meet eligibility requirements, including being Level 50 or higher, having 2FA enabled, and not using cabined accounts.
Thunderbolts Is Just the Beginning
Fortnite’s partnership with Marvel continues to evolve. With Thunderbolts soon hitting theaters, expect more cross-promotional events, characters, and gameplay features throughout the season.
