Fortnite kicks off 2025 with a bang

Chapter 6 of Fortnite is now here and with it comes a variety of major changes. From new moves to a Japanese-inspired map, Fortnite ushered in a new era in the long-running multiplayer title. This flurry of fresh content is already a great way to end the year, but the start of 2025 is shaping up to be a big time for the game as well. Continuing Fortnitehis tradition of high-profile crossovers, Godzilla is slated to appear as a playable skin in the new year.

From the revised map to the new one Fortnite Battle Pass Chapter 6 Season 1 is full of Japanese influence. Whether one is most excited about Battle Pass rewards of original characters or crossovers from major IP such as Big Hero 6Baymax, players have a lot of great cosmetics to look forward to. However, one of the most interesting of all is found on the Battle Pass bonus page with the Godzilla Evolved skin. Although the skin is confirmed as a Battle Pass reward, players won't be able to access it until early 2025.

Godzilla kicks off the Fortnite New Year with a monstrous explosion

I pay homage to one of Japan's most iconic franchises

Officially unlocked January 17, 9:00 a.m. ETplayers will be able to step into the shoes of the iconic kaiju and wreak havoc in matches. The Godzilla the franchise has spawned a robust list of spin-offs and adaptations since the first film premiered in 1954. The character of Godzilla has permeated Japanese pop culture since birth, making him a perfect skin for Chapter 6 Season 1. Thanks to the worldwide love for Godzilla, the introduction of this skin marks a huge release date in Fortnite for players to look forward to.

Battle Pass for Chapter 6 Season 1 of
Fortnite
will cost players V$1,000, up from the regular Battle Pass price of V$950.

Godzilla sets a high bar ahead

Godzilla arriving in January is a major collaboration, but it also sets a high standard for the rest of 2025 when it comes to playable skins. Many updates that are made at Fortnitelike the new Kicks cosmetics, it ushers in a new era of gaming, and combined with the presence of Godzilla, the rest of the year will have to match such high marks.

Plus, this could signal the arrival of another major movie monster on the horizon. According to reports from well-known leaker ShiinaBR, King Kong might also be coming Fortnite sometime in the near future. This has yet to be confirmed by Epic Games, so it should be taken lightly, but this would go in line with FortniteGodzilla Evolved's skin. The version of Godzilla used in the Battle Pass is from the recent film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empireso introducing King Kong as well might not be out of the realm of possibility.

Once the Godzilla Evolved skin becomes available on January 17th, players will need to complete a series of Battle Royale missions to unlock it.

2025 could be a massive year for Fortnite

The arrival of Godzilla is big enough on its own, but if King Kong is thrown into the mix, it could be a crossover of epic proportions. The aforementioned leak from ShiinaBR did not specify whether a potential King Kong appearance would be in skin or NPC form, so only time will tell. That Fortnite continues to break records, adding major skins like Godzilla and possibly King Kong will only attract more players.

After chapter 5, it was hard to imagine Fortnite surpassing itself, but Epic Games continues to surprise. Like rumors about FortniteThe next steps keep coming, it will be fascinating to see what big updates come after a crossover as big as Godzilla.