Following recent soccer and NFL collaborations, Epic Games is finally teaming up with the NBA to bring that basketball fever to Fortnite.
The 2021 NBA playoffs tip off this Saturday, and you can expect plenty of in-game celebrations, from new gear to community competitions and Creative mode updates.
NBA Outfits
A brand-new collection of sporty skins arrives in the Item Shop at 8pm ET, May 21. The In The Paint set allows you to represent any of the 30 NBA teams and you can even pick your own jersey number.
Additionally, secure the Hookshot Emote to take a shot at a friend wearing the Mini Hoop Back Bling, which you can also customize to support your favorite roster.
Team Battles
Fancy earning some nice rewards? Head over to the Fortnite x NBA Team Battles page to sign up and choose a team to rep.
Be sure to act fast, each team has just 15,000 member spots. You can still register as a fan once these spots are filled, but you will not be eligible to win V-Bucks.
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For the first time ever the @NBA is joining Fortnite! Read our blog for info about the new cosmetic set, Player Lockers and more.
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From now until Friday, players can complete Challenge Tasks displayed on the Team Battles website to unlock in-game rewards. These include the “Spin!” Spray and a basketball-themed Banner.
At the weekend, the Team Battles leaderboards will activate. Keep on grinding challenges to help push your team to the top and be in with a chance at netting the best prizes.
Check out what’s up for grabs below courtesy of Epic Games:
Note: Some people are experiencing technical difficulties with the Team Battles website due to a large number of requests.
More from the NBA
The fun continues next week as the NBA crossover makes its way into Fortnite Creative. Epic will be releasing a blog “showcasing the new NBA Welcome Hub” on Tuesday, May 25, and we may even get to play the basketball minigame that was leaked during the Epic vs Apple court case.
Locker Bundles selected by NBA stars Donovan Mitchell and Trae Young will be available in the Item Shop soon and this also seems like the perfect time to release the highly anticipated LeBron James Icon Series Outfit.
Stay tuned for further updates as new information becomes available.