Fortnite’s v18.40 update will go live after the scheduled downtime on November 16, making Naruto-themed skins available to purchase as part of their collaboration.

[UPDATE 2021/11/16 19:35 JST]
The downtime for v18.40 has ended.
Updated the text to reflect the new information provided on Fortnite‘s official website.

Characters from the popular manga/anime series Naruto make their appearance in Fortnite. Specifically, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and Kakashi Hatake. Their skins each come with an alternate style: the Seventh Hokage form for Naruto, Sakura “Uchiha” for Sakura, and Black Ops Kakashi for Kakashi.

Back accessories and Gliders associated with the characters are also available, such as a scroll for Naruto’s back accessory, a Demon Wind Shuriken for Sasuke, a Hidden Leaf Cloak for Sakura, and Kakashi’s ninken Pakkun. A Kurama glider, Black Ops Sword pickaxe, and Kunai pickaxe are also being added, along with other Naruto-themed skins and emotes.

Here are the item bundles available for purchase:

The Naruto & Kakashi Bundle: includes Naruto Uzumaki Outfit (with Seventh Hokage variant Style), Scroll Back Bling, Kakashi Hatake (with Black Ops Kakashi variant Style), Pakkun Back Bling, and the Pizza Eating Jutsu Loading Screen

The Sasuke & Sakura Bundle: Includes Sasuke Uchiha (with the Sword of Kusanagi Pickaxe), Demon Wind Shuriken Back Bling, Snake Sword Pickaxe, Sakura Haruno (with Sakura Uchiha variant Style), Hidden Leaf Cloak Back Bling, and the Team 7 Loading Screen

The Shinobi Gear Bundle: includes Ramen Break Emote, Summoning Jutsu Emote, Kunai Pickaxe, Black Ops Sword Pickaxe and Hidan’s Scythe Pickaxe.

Kakashi also makes an appearance as an NPC. Find him on the map and receive ninja-themed quests. Completing the quests will earn you rewards. Furthermore, Paper Bomb Kunai will be added to the Battle Royale mode’s weapon pool.

Naruto collaboration content is coming to the Creative Mode as well. Naruto-themed Creative Hub and the Hidden Leaf Village Adventure Map were added, and you can visit the map to experience the world of Naruto. From the famous Hokage Rock to Naruto’s favorite Ramen Ichiraku, many of Naruto’s iconic locations were recreated.

The Nindo community battle event will be held from November 17 at 1:00 am to November 21 at 8:59 am PST (Nov. 17 at 6:00 pm – Nov. 22 at 1:59 am JST). You can earn in-game rewards by completing the challenges, and players who finish in the top 10,000 (daily ranking) will be given a chance to win the Kurama glider. Further information will be provided later on Fortnite‘s official website.

Fortnite is available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, and PC (via Epic Games Store).