Fortnite x Shaquille O'Neal Leaked: Shaq's Iconic Skin May Drop on October 4

Fans are going crazy over a fresh leak from Fortnite that suggests NBA icon Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal may be making an appearance in the game shortly. Many Fortnite skins and partnerships are made public ahead of time thanks to datamining, and this time, it's none other than Shaq, who may make his in-game debut on October 4.

Leakers Hit the Mark Again

Leaks in Fortnite are nothing new; many skins and partnerships, like Peter Griffin, Loki, and The Incredibles, were discovered prior to their formal debuts. This time, renowned leaker ShiinaBR revealed the shocking information on Shaq's possible presence.

 

During one of his DJ Diesel performances, a clip of Shaq playing behind the turntables flashed on projector screens, teasing what could be his Fortnite skin, rocking a chain and waving his arms in sync with the music. Could this be a sneak peek of an upcoming Emote or even a tie-in to a Fortnite Festival concert? Fans are already excited to find out.

 

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Shaq’s Icon Series Potential

Many anticipate Shaq being a part of the elite Icon Series if he joins Fortnite, and rumors regarding his package are rampant. The opportunities are infinite given his enormous personality as an NBA player, actor, DJ, and meme celebrity. Thus far, a few of the popular favorites are:

• Emote: Shaq breaking a basketball hoop, reminiscent of his iconic dunks.
• Back Bling: A nod to his Papa John’s commercials.
• Skin Variant: A Kazaam-inspired look from his 90s movie days.
• Jam Tracks or DJ Diesel Music: Some of Shaq’s DJ sets might also make their way into the game, either as radio station tracks or part of the Item Shop bundle.

Mark Your Calendars for October 4

With all the excitement surrounding this leak, October 4 is shaping up to be a big day for Fortnite players. Whether Shaq is coming as a skin, Emote, or more, fans are eagerly waiting to see how Epic Games will bring the larger-than-life star into the game.