Fortnite Leak Teases a King Kong Boss in Future Update

A future Fortnite update could feature an exciting new crossover with the legendary King Kong franchise, including a potential boss battle against the iconic giant ape. Crossovers have become a hallmark of Fortnite, with Epic Games continuously bringing pop culture's biggest names into its battle royale universe. The ongoing Chapter 6 Season 1 has already teased collaborations with Godzilla, Demon Slayer, Spider-Man, and even Hatsune Miku. Now, it seems the King Kong crossover may offer even more surprises.

Leaked King Kong Content in Fortnite

Following the confirmation of Godzilla joining the game, leaks suggest that King Kong will also make his way into Fortnite. A prominent Fortnite community member revealed last month that Epic Games is planning to add a King Kong skin, capitalizing on the resurgence of the character in recent years through Godzilla vs. Kong movies and various video games. However, the crossover may not stop at just cosmetics.

According to a report from Dexerto, noted Fortnite dataminer Loolo uncovered hints of a possible in-game boss fight tied to the King Kong collaboration. The leak detailed new codename tags under "Banana" in the game’s files, including descriptors like "growl," "roar," "step," and "thump." These tags suggest the introduction of a King Kong boss, complete with unique attacks. Players would likely face off against the massive primate to earn powerful rewards and exclusive weapons. While no release date has been confirmed, this potential boss fight has already generated buzz among the community.

King Kong Boss: A New Challenge for Fortnite Players

If a King Kong boss fight becomes a reality, it would not be the first time Fortnite has incorporated special challenges into its collaborations. Past events have featured unique battles, such as the "Remix" season, where players fought against AI bosses modeled after Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Ice Spice. Similarly, the Fortnitemares Halloween event included a terrifying boss battle with Billy the Puppet from the Saw franchise. A King Kong boss fight would follow in this tradition, giving players another thrilling challenge to tackle.

Chapter 6 Season 1: A Content-Rich Season

Chapter 6 Season 1 of Fortnite has already delivered a wealth of new content for players. The season embraces a heavily Japanese-inspired theme, featuring a samurai boss, anime-style cosmetics, and crossovers with beloved Japanese franchises. In addition, Fortnite recently kicked off its Winterfest 2024 holiday event, highlighted by the addition of Mariah Carey and her iconic holiday anthem, All I Want for Christmas Is You.

With Fortnite ending 2024 on a high note, fans can look forward to even more collaborations and exciting gameplay updates in the coming year. The rumored King Kong crossover promises to be yet another example of the creativity and ambition that have made Fortnite a leader in gaming crossovers.