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Fortnite Adds ‘The Odyssey’ Skins for Odysseus and Agamemnon
Epic Games has added playable skins for Odysseus and Agamemnon to Fortnite, tying in with Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey." The Odysseus outfit reflects Matt Damon's portrayal of the character, while the Agamemnon skin is modelled on Benny Safdie's role, giving fans of the film a way to engage with it through the popular video game ahead of its cinema release.
Players could earn the Odysseus Outfit by competing in the Solo Odyssey Cup across Battle Royale and Zero Build modes, with the challenge ending on 16 July. The outfit includes an alternate helmeted style, a bow back bling and a sword pickaxe, while Agamemnon comes with a shield back bling and matching pickaxe. Those who miss the Cup can buy the Odysseus skin directly from the item shop from 17 July at 8pm ET, timed to coincide with the film's theatrical release. "The Odyssey," Nolan's 13th feature, also stars Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya and Charlize Theron, and is distributed by Universal Pictures.
In short
- Fortnite adds Odysseus and Agamemnon skins tied to Nolan's "The Odyssey"
- Odysseus earnable via Solo Odyssey Cup, ending 16 July
- Item shop purchase opens 17 July, matching the film's release
Explained simply
Odysseus and Agamemnon are figures from ancient Greek mythology, best known from Homer's epic poems. Odysseus was a cunning warrior who fought in the Trojan War and spent years trying to return home, whilst Agamemnon was the leader of the Greek forces during that conflict. These classical characters are being reimagined in an upcoming film by renowned director Christopher Nolan.
Fortnite is a massively popular online video game where players compete in a battle arena, and a key feature is "skins" – character outfits that players can equip to customise their appearance. Whilst purely cosmetic and not affecting gameplay, skins are highly sought after and often tied to films, television shows, or popular figures to attract new players and fans of those properties.
The new Odysseus and Agamemnon skins are available ahead of the film's release, allowing players to take on the roles of these characters in the game. This cross-promotion between a major film studio and a leading video game is increasingly common, as it gives fans multiple ways to engage with a story and helps studios reach the large audience of gaming enthusiasts.
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