Epic Games has partnered with Christopher Nolan's forthcoming film adaptation of "The Odyssey" to bring character skins into Fortnite, giving Matt Damon his first appearance in a video game as he portrays Odysseus. The tie-in forms part of a wider set of film-based skins being added to the battle royale game as promotion builds ahead of the movie's cinema release. For Damon, whose screen career spans numerous major franchises, this marks a notable first foray into interactive gaming.

The partnership reflects a broader pattern of big-budget studio films using Fortnite and similar platforms to boost visibility among audiences beyond traditional cinema-goers ahead of release. Specifics on the complete line-up of "Odyssey"-themed skins and their in-game release schedule were not detailed, though the collaboration has been positioned as a key promotional element for the film.