Key Highlights:
- Leaked Fortnite files point to a crossover with The Elder Scrolls Online.
- An encrypted outfit, battleaxe and Elder Scrolls-themed weapon wrap have been uncovered.
- Epic Games and Bethesda have not yet announced the collaboration officially.
A Fortnite x The Elder Scrolls Online crossover appears to be on the way after an encrypted outfit and several matching cosmetics were discovered in the game files.
Fortnite leaker Shiina shared the unreleased content on June 27, describing the encrypted character as a Berserker Outfit tied to The Elder Scrolls Online. Neither Epic Games nor Bethesda has announced the collaboration at the time of writing.
The leak shows an armoured character inspired by The Elder Scrolls Online alongside a large battleaxe and an Elder Scrolls-themed weapon wrap.
The character remains encrypted, meaning players cannot currently access the outfit through the Fortnite Item Shop.
Although the leaked character has been described as a Berserker, its exact identity and final Fortnite name remain unconfirmed.
The accompanying axe also appears designed as a harvesting tool rather than a new Battle Royale weapon, while the firearm shown with matching colours appears to demonstrate a cosmetic wrap.
Bethesda has already appeared in Fortnite through Doom Slayer, who joined the Chapter 4 Season 1 Battle Pass as part of the Gaming Legends Series.
The potential Elder Scrolls collaboration also follows another major fantasy crossover, with Ciri and Yennefer recently joining Fortnite through The Witcher collaboration.
Fortnite is currently in the middle of a particularly busy period for partnerships. Epic and LEGO have also announced a wider Fortnite and LEGO collaboration, although details surrounding how that project will appear in-game remain limited.
Epic Games and Bethesda have yet to confirm The Elder Scrolls Online content or provide a release date.
The encrypted state of the outfit does, however, indicate that related assets are already present within Fortnite’s files. Until either company makes an announcement, the cosmetics and their release plans should still be treated as leaked information rather than confirmed content.
Fortnite’s crossover calendar continues to expand, with another major collaboration arriving weeks later when Futurama joined Fortnite with Fry, Leela and Bender.
Update: Bethesda ultimately confirmed The Elder Scrolls Online crossover on July 21, 2023. The leaked outfit was released as the Nord Warrior, accompanied by the Nord Armor Wrap and Ebonheart Battleaxe cosmetics as part of the Heroes of Tamriel set.
