In the gaming world, collaborations have become an expected and celebrated part of the experience. From crossover events to the inclusion of iconic characters, collaboration is a way to keep players engaged and excited. The titles that come to mind when thinking about them are Fortnite and Call of Duty (COD).
However, Fortnite is looking to make a bold move with another reported upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) collaboration. From the looks of it, this unexpected collab is sending a clear message to Activision: not only is it ahead of the competition, but it’s also showing COD how a proper collab should be handled.
A power move in the world of collaboration by Fortnite
Call of Duty‘s recent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) collaboration aimed to bring the beloved turtles to the game with exclusive skins and cosmetics. While players liked the nostalgic designs, they didn’t like the high prices attached to them.
Besides the price, players’ major concern is the gradual increase in the cost of the skins. To get all the characters and cosmetics from the collaboration, costs around $90, which is outrageous, especially since these items might not be usable, even next year when COD releases a new version of Warzone.
The increasing cost and short-lived nature of these cosmetics left many feeling frustrated and annoyed. While COD tried to cash in on the TMNT hype, Fortnite is stepping up its game. The reported upcoming collaboration with TMNT isn’t just about selling skins, it’s about offering value to players.
INSIDER: NEW NINJA TURTLES COLLABORATION IS COMING IN MARCH/APRIL 🔥
– New Party Wagon Vehicle in FN + RL
– Van is an Epic Original Design (SUV)
– Also has a Red Design and Ooze Cosmetics
– Big RL Event with Free Rewards that work in Fortnite
– and New Fortnite Skins Later!! pic.twitter.com/64kqFRB4uX— Sam (@SamLeakss) March 3, 2025
Fortnite is mixing this crossover with Rocket League, creating a dynamic experience that allows players to earn rewards for free. This strategic move is a significant departure from COD‘s model, showing that Epic knows how to handle collaborations in a way that players appreciate.
By offering rewards and content that are more accessible and sustainable, the game is making it clear that its approach to collaborations is about keeping players happy, not just monetizing them.
A bold move to outshine Activision
Fortnite has done Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collaboration before, so even if the reported collab was limited to Rocket League, players wouldn’t be angry. However, it looks like Epic Games is making a bold statement in the gaming world: it’s not just about the content, it’s about how the content is handled.
By offering players a more rewarding and sustainable collaboration experience, Epic is not only winning over the community but is also positioning itself ahead of Activision in the ongoing battle for player loyalty.
As COD continues to grapple with the backlash from its monetization strategies and all the other technical issues, Fortnite is showing the industry how to do crossovers the right way.
This move feels like a calculated response, a power play that demonstrates Fortnite‘s dominance in the space and its commitment to the fans. Whether intentional or not, this approach is a clear signal that it’s further ahead of Activision when it comes to creating meaningful, lasting collaborations.
In the end, Epic isn’t just trying to top COD’s collaboration, it’s aiming to redefine/highlight what a successful collaboration looks like, and in doing so, it’s winning over the community.
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