James Gunn Announces Upcoming Crossover at San Diego Comic Con 2025
While at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, James Gunn announced that Peacemaker was hitting Fortnite, along with a video sharing the news that Peacemaker is coming to the game.
From the DC comic universe, a brand new character has been confirmed as joining Fortnite. James Gunn, who has overseen many of DC's projects, shared that Peacemaker will be launched as a playable skin. Judging by the reactions of fans of the DC universe and Fortnite alike, the community is incredibly excited about Peacemaker and all he brings to the table. It will be another exciting crossover addition to Fortnite.
While at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, James Gunn announced that Peacemaker was hitting Fortnite, along with a video sharing the news that Peacemaker is coming to the game. In true Peacemaker style, he obnoxiously said that you will all "have a little bit of Christopher Smith in their lives," which is Peacemaker's real name. Unlike a lot of other DC characters that came into the game in a Battle Pass, which has you playing for a long time to unlock the character, Peacemaker will be sold in the item shop, which means players will be able to unlock Peacemaker right away with in-game currency.
Peacemaker's Arrival in Fortnite Timeline
While an exact release date for the Peacemaker skin has not been revealed yet, many fans and leakers have speculated about its possible release window. A popular theory is that the skin could become available to buy in the Fortnite Item Shop around August 21, 2025. The significance of this date is that it will likely be the release date for the second season of the "Peacemaker" show over at HBO Max, which would create a relevant cross-promotion.
More than just the skin, chatter about what other cosmetic items could release alongside Peacemaker has also been circulating. It is reasonable to assume that there might be a full bundle of all types of related cosmetics if this makes it into the game, which could include emotes, back bling, or whatever else might fit the theme.
The addition of Peacemaker within Fortnite serves as confirmation that Fortnite is still pursuing major pop culture crossovers. This one is a boon for Fortnite's previous crossover with DC comics, which featured major characters like Batman, Superman, and The Flash. These partnerships are essential to keep players engaged around the world with content they continually find exciting, whether with new characters or other recognizable figures.
The move to provide Peacemaker as a direct item shop purchase could also indicate renewed vigor in integrating more DC characters into the game. Since this announcement came from James Gunn himself, it further indicated how big a move this is for both brands. If this means more DC characters like Vigilante, you can be sure that there will be more of your favorite comic book-style heroes and villains to come.