For the soccer World Cup in Qatar: Fortnite brings soccer skins for queer characters
In the shooter Fortnite there are new skins just in time for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. There are different shirts suitable for the World Cup, whereby queer characters can also be created.
Probably the most controversial World Cup in FIFA history has been running since November 20th. In Qatar, there was an uproar ahead of the tournament over the ban on coming out as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Even national teams withdrew their rainbow-colored captain’s armband under threat of sanctions. In Fortnite, on the other hand, everyone is welcome. That’s how you can create queer characters in the skin set released around the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
10 customizable skins for Fortnite
In total, Epic offers ten different skins for football teams under the “Let Them Know” branding. The figures have jerseys, scarves, shorts and adjustable socks and boots. Although the developer does not use any lettering for the World Cup, the way it is made makes it clear that the outfits are for the World Cup. In the official description, Epic Games explains that the skins are intended to show the flag for its team. Shown in the blog post is a character skin with colors similar to the bisexual Pride flag.
Some of the most popular skins for Fortnite based on football designs. In 2021, digital likenesses of Harry Kane and Marco Reus made their Fortnite debut. There was also an in-game tournament called the UEFA Euro 2020 Cup with cash prizes. Fortnite is funded by selling in-game content. These are V-Bucks exchanged for real money necessary.
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Fortnite and World Cup 2022 Skins collection:
- In line with the start of the World Cup in Qatar, Epic Games has released new skins for Fortnite.
- Under the name “Let them know” there are 10 different skins with soccer jerseys, shorts, scarves and more for the characters. It is also possible to dress queer characters or use rainbow colors to show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.
- In contrast to this is the treatment of the queer community in Qatar at the World Cup, so that wearing the captain’s armband in rainbow colors is forbidden.
Source: EpicGames
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