LeBron James Joins Fortnite to Promote Space Jam 2 and Taco Tuesday

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LeBron James Joins Fortnite to Promote Space Jam 2 and Taco Tuesday

Details of LeBron James' Fortnite skin for Fortnite have emerged as data miners like HYPEX investigate Fortnite's upcoming updates. This is the first look at the legendary basketball player in this battle royale multiverse. As you can imagine, Epic Games has been thorough and has given LeBron multiple costume styles, including a very obvious tie-in to "Space Jam 2."

We've rounded up all the leaked information on the LeBron skin, including release date, price, and additional cosmetics.

In addition to the leaked information, LeBron himself has also released an interesting teaser trailer, showing off an IRL version of his Fortnite skin. Check it out below.

If I had a shred of his kind of talent, I would definitely hire him. I just need to find a bespoke tailor to put a gold lion's head on my shoulder.

The first of LeBron's Fortnite skins shows him wearing a black jacket (looks like he's wearing a collared shirt underneath), a lion's head pole drone, a golden crown floating above his head, and a pair of black and gold wings that anyone can dunk to their heart's content He wears a pair of black and gold wings. It also comes with a different pair of his own shoe line, the Nike LeBron 19.

The base style of this outfit allows LeBron to ditch the gold if he is feeling more neutral. LeBron has changed his saddle from gold to black and his crown to a more pinkish hue.

It wouldn't be Fortnite without marketing tie-ins, and of course LeBron is the star of the long-in-the-making Space Jam: A New Legacy LeBron has a Tune Squad jersey and shorts in the iconic blue and orange colors.

Finally, LeBron gets a reference to his own home life with the inclusion of Taco Tuesday-themed clothing. LeBron frequently celebrates Taco Tuesday at home, and it has become something of a meme for his fans. Thankfully, this alternative outfit doesn't turn him into a nightmarish waking walking taco like other Fortnite skins. You also get a cute taco backpack.

LeBron James gets a few additional cosmetics to add to his repertoire. First up is a "silencer" emote based on his on-court celebrations.

Of course, you wouldn't be a sports star without a number on your back. LeBron's "6" back bling adds a big yellow or yellow/pink neon number to the back of any character.

As seen in the first image, LeBron has glider cosmetics that give him huge black and gold wings. His pickaxe is in the shape of a giant lion's head, with a spiky mane that makes him look like a Super Saiyan.

These additional cosmetics can be obtained by completing various challenges; HYPEX seems to have read what can be expected when the skins are released.

Notably, all of Revlon's gold and black outfits and cosmetics have sliders in the Fortnite locker that can be used to adjust the color balance of each item.

Finally, there is a LeBron-themed loading screen with LeBron dunking on the gods.

So when will LeBron James be in Fortnite, Epic has announced that LeBron will be available in the Item Shop on July 14 at 8 p.m. ET.

However, the price of LeBron's "Fortnite" skin is not yet known. Nevertheless, given the multiple costume styles and cosmetics, it is expected to be a premium item; according to HYPEX, there will be a variety of purchase options.

"For those wondering, the Revlon pickaxe, emote, and glider can be bought separately or all three together, HYPEX said.

Be sure to check PC Gamer's Fortnite Guides and News page for the latest information on skins, challenges, and more.

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