Godzilla Joins Fortnite This Week

Summary

• Fortnite is adding Godzilla to the game as part of Version 33.20, scheduled to launch on January 14.
• The monster may appear as an NPC boss alongside King Kong.
• Two Godzilla skins will be unlocked for Battle Pass owners on January 17.

Fortnite has already pitted players against plenty of giant opponents, and now the infamous Godzilla is set to rampage across the Island later this week. Epic's highly successful multiplayer online battle royale has played host to numerous exciting crossovers, allowing fans to unlock exclusive Fortnite character skins themed after popular icons like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wonder Woman, and even the beloved Vocaloid Hatsune Miku.

Fortnite is adding the iconic Japanese cinematic monster Godzilla to its growing roster of guest characters as part of Chapter 6 Season 1. A playable skin based on Godzilla's supercharged Evolved appearance from last year's "Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire" will be available on January 17. The King of the Monsters' impending Fortnite debut has already sparked discussions about potential future skins featuring other famous Godzilla designs, as well as humorous comments about Fortnite becoming the video game equivalent of the Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny.

As any Godzilla fan will know, it is only a matter of time before the reptilian behemoth decides to stop playing along and go on another destructive rampage, and the world of Fortnite is about to experience his fury later this week. As reported by Dexerto, version 33.20 for Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 will be launched on January 14. No official start time has been revealed, but Epic will likely start its server downtime at 4 AM PT, 7 AM ET, and 12 PM GMT in preparation for the update.

Fortnite Version 33.20 Launch Date

• January 14, 2024

Much of the new content in this update will reportedly focus on the Monsterverse, with footage of a giant-sized Godzilla stomping around the Fortnite game world being included in a recently shared trailer. Godzilla might not be the only Kaiju on the Island either, as a decal referencing King Kong can be briefly seen on a passing car. There have already been rumors of Kong joining his longtime nemesis as a Fortnite boss during Chapter 6 in the wake of Season 1's already-confirmed Godzilla crossover.

Fortnite has already seen plenty of devastation from the likes of Galactus, Doctor Doom, and The Nothing over the years, and now it seems like players will need to prepare themselves for another calamity courtesy of Godzilla later this week. Once the rubble clears, fans could see even more TMNT characters join the game in the coming year, as well as a much-hoped-for Fortnite crossover with Devil May Cry.