Fortnite It Crossover: Everything You Need to Know

A Fortnite It crossover seems inevitable given the marketing power the two juggernauts wield, and Fortnite fans appear to have uncovered hints at just such a collaboration being on the way. Here's what we know about the potential crossover so far.

Fortnite It Crossover: Everything You Need to Know

The first indication of a Fortnite and "It Chapter Two" crossover came Aug. 28, when data miners uncovered sound files labeled "illinois," and featuring laughter that sounded quite a bit like Pennywise the Clown's. The name of the files remains unexplained, as "It" takes place in Maine, not Illinois.

That same day also brought the discovery of an object labeled "CreepyBalloon." Though the object had no texture in the game files, players immediately suspected a connection to Pennywise's balloons.

The first in-game signs of a Fortnite/"It" collaboration appeared in Pleasant Park Sept. 4, where players spotted a mysterious red balloon floating above a sewer grate. This all but confirms the crossover.

Epic Games has yet to announce a crossover. "It Chapter Two" hits theaters Thursday.

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