Fortnite to get Marvel Loki crossover with new Crew Pack

Epic Games have teased another Marvel crossover for Fortnite, this time with the God of Mischief themself, Loki.

Loki, played by Tom Hiddlestone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is one of the most popular and well-liked characters having made their first appearance in 2011's Thor and four further movies since then.

It seems Mecha Cuddle Master wasn’t the only one who found their way to the Island.

Looks like a trickster snuck his way through the portal and into the Fortnite Crew this July 👑 pic.twitter.com/z2V1wFSSwl

— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) June 25, 2021

The character's cosmetic pack will come as part of July's Fortnite Crew Pack - a subscription service that offers up a cosmetic bundle, continued access to the game's battle passes, as well as an additional 1,000 V-Bucks each month. 

July's packed is expected to be released on 31st June and will come with a Loki outfit, plus at least one matching accessory like a glider, pickaxe, or emote.

Fortnite's relationship with Disney/Marvel is longstanding with a number of the companies largest IPs making an appearance in the battle royale, with Marvel's cast of superhero a familiar sight. Previously seen superheroes include Iron Man, Thor, Deadpool and Black Widow. Characters and events that have become central to the game's ecosystem with huge game-wide events.

Deadpool had an all-encompassing Fortnite event in 2020. (Picture: Epic Games/Marvel)

Loki's introduction to Fortnite now is no coincidence, Loki the TV series, which sees Tom Hiddlestone return to his role, premiered on Disney+ earlier this month with a second season already in production.