The Crossover: The NBA Arrives in Fortnite
Posted by Twigsby on 5/19/2021
Lace up… The Crossover is going to knock you off your feet.
Ahead of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the league is joining Fortnite for the first time ever! Coinciding with the debut of the State Farm NBA Play-In Tournament, Fortnite x NBA: The Crossover brings basketball’s best into the Item Shop and Fortnite Creative, and with Team Battles, a unique experience featuring all 30 NBA teams in Fortnite.
Debut of NBA Outfits
Debuting on May 21, 2021 at 8pm ET, players can suit up and rep any of the league's 30 teams. The In The Paint Set includes 31 uniforms, including all 30 NBA teams.
Also available, grab the Shoot & Score Pack to get the Hookshot Emote and Mini Hoop Back Bling, which can feature the logo of all 30 NBA teams. When other players have the Mini Hoop Back Bling equipped, you’ll be able to call your shot!
If you’re more of a point guard, show off your handles with the Dribblin' traversal Emote.
Player Lockers
Some of the league’s best are ready to share what they wear when they escape into Fortnite. Starting next week, Locker Bundles personally selected by NBA guards Donovan Mitchell and Trae Young will arrive in the Item Shop.
Donovan’s Locker includes: Cozy Chomps Outfit, Sharky Shawl Back Bling, Stark Splitter Pickaxe, Dynamic Fire Wrap, Fire Spinner Emote
Trae’s Locker includes: Scarlet Commander Outfit, Gold Digger Pickaxe, Happy Stars Wrap, and Baller Emote
Fortnite x NBA Team Battles
Just as the NBA Playoffs tip off this week following the State Farm Play-In Tournament, Fortnite x NBA: The Crossover heats up with a five-day competition featuring all 30 NBA teams. Welcome to the Fortnite x NBA Team Battles!
Taking place May 19 - 23, visit the Fortnite x NBA Team Battles official page to sign up and support your favorite NBA team -- plus have a shot at earning in-game rewards and V-Bucks.
For a deeper dive on Fortnite x NBA Team Battles, we lined up details in a dedicated blog and official rules.
Coming Soon: Fortnite Creative
And that’s just the beginning. Coming next week, the NBA crosses over into Fortnite Creative. Look for a new blog update showcasing the new NBA Welcome Hub on Tuesday, May 25.
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