Epic Games has partnered with Christopher Nolan's forthcoming film "The Odyssey" to bring character skins to Fortnite, marking Matt Damon's first appearance in a video game. Damon's character Odysseus, drawn from Nolan's adaptation of the Greek epic, is among several film-based skins being added to the battle royale platform as the movie builds towards its cinema release. The tie-in gives Damon an unusual entry into interactive gaming despite a lengthy screen career spanning numerous franchises.

The collaboration reflects a wider trend of major studio films using gaming platforms such as Fortnite to extend their reach and cultural visibility ahead of release, tapping into the game's vast player base beyond traditional cinema audiences. Details on the full range of "Odyssey"-themed skins and their release timing within Fortnite have not been specified, though the partnership is being positioned to support the film's box office prospects.