{"id":295555,"date":"2025-11-19T20:33:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T20:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/295555\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T20:33:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T20:33:17","slug":"fortnite-and-formula-1-team-up-for-a-high-speed-crossover-this-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/295555\/","title":{"rendered":"Fortnite And Formula 1 Team Up For A High Speed Crossover This November"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"470\">Fortnite is no stranger to big name partnerships, but its latest move might be one of its most exciting yet. Epic Games has announced a full Formula 1 collaboration, bringing all ten F1 teams into the game with a fresh set of themed cosmetics. The crossover arrives just in time for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, and it\u2019s shaping up to be a massive moment for both gaming and motorsport fans.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">It\u2019s lights out and away we go! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/F1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@F1<\/a> and Fortnite are hitting the track! \ud83c\udfce\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>Formula 1 cosmetics drop in the Item Shop: Nov 20, 7 PM ET <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#F1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Formula1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Formula1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rnnNNS6Xyh\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/rnnNNS6Xyh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Fortnite (@Fortnite) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Fortnite\/status\/1990071503619293568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"602\">Below is a full breakdown of everything coming to Fortnite, when you can get it, and why this partnership is already making waves.<\/p>\n<p>A New F1 Cosmetic Team Set Hits Fortnite<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"811\">Epic Games confirmed that the F1 Cosmetic Team Set will go live on 20 November at 7 PM ET, lining up perfectly with the launch of Chapter 7 Season 1.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"928\">Players will be able to jump into the Item Shop and purchase a huge range of Formula 1 themed cosmetics, including:<\/p>\n<p>Branded Outfits for all 10 F1 teamsTeam inspired Gliders and PickaxesFormula 1 Back BlingA new F1 themed Emote to show off after a Victory Royale<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1262\">Each Outfit is designed to reflect the current team branding from across the 2025 grid, giving Fortnite fans a sleek and sporty way to represent their favourite team.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79153\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-79153 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-2025-11-19T210845.226.webp\" alt=\"Fortnite F1 collaboration\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"  data-\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-79153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Epic Games \/ F1<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1432\">Fortnite itself shared a teaser on social media with the line, \u201cIt\u2019s lights out and away we go!\u201d which instantly set the motorsport community buzzing ahead of the drop.<\/p>\n<p>An Unexpected Yet Perfect Partnership<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1628\">Formula 1\u2019s Chief Commercial Officer, Emily Prazer, described the crossover as a major part of F1\u2019s ongoing push to connect with new audiences.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1944\">\u201cThis innovative collaboration with Fortnite is yet another way Formula 1 is connecting with fans and appearing in places you wouldn\u2019t expect it to,\u201d Prazer said. \u201cWe\u2019re obsessed with finding new and exciting ways to engage with our audiences that makes our sport sit alongside their other passions and interests.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2174\">Prazer also highlighted how Fortnite has worked with some of the biggest brands and celebrities in the world. Thanks to this partnership, F1 fans will now have a place in Fortnite\u2019s massive universe every single day of the year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2411\">It\u2019s a natural match. Fortnite continues to evolve into a hub for pop culture, while F1 is expanding its global reach faster than ever. Bringing both worlds together gives players a new way to combine gaming and world class motorsport.<\/p>\n<p>A Pop Culture Powerhouse Meets Global Motorsport<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2760\">Fortnite remains one of the most played games in the world, with a massive player base across PC, console, and mobile. Its colourful art style and cross platform support have turned it into a digital playground where fans can celebrate everything from Marvel superheroes to football stars.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"3128\">Adding Formula 1 to Fortnite\u2019s long list of crossovers bridges two passionate communities. Players can queue for a Battle Royale match, fight their way to the final circles, and celebrate their Victory Royale with an F1 emote. The collab also arrives just ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which is set to be one of the most talked about races of the 2025 calendar.<\/p>\n<p>More Big Collabs Coming Soon<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3387\">F1 isn\u2019t the only entertainment giant joining Fortnite this month. According to trusted leaker HYPEX, a Stranger Things collaboration is also expected to drop on 24 November, bringing five new skins to the game.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3692\">Fortnite\u2019s busy schedule continues on the competitive side too. The Blitz Mobile Cup is currently underway, running through to 23 or 24 November depending on your region. Participants can climb the leaderboard for exclusive rewards like the Easton\u2019s Eye Spray and Airbound Ammunition Back Bling.<\/p>\n<p>When And Where To Get The F1 Set<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3827\">The Formula 1 collaboration will be available worldwide in the Fortnite Item Shop starting:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"3878\">20 November, 7 PM ET<br data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"3854\"\/>21 November, 12 AM GMT<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"4041\">Whether you main Battle Royale, Zero Build, or just enjoy collecting rare skins, the F1 Cosmetic Team Set is shaping up to be one of this year\u2019s must have drops.<\/p>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fortnite is no stranger to big name partnerships, but its latest move might be one of its most&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":295556,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[573],"tags":[64,63,49955,817,813,816,15737,169534,169535,69746,41955,85],"class_list":["post-295555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-formula-1","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-epic-games","tag-f1","tag-formula-1","tag-formula1","tag-fortnite","tag-fortnite-chapter-7","tag-fortnite-cosmetics","tag-gaming-news","tag-las-vegas-grand-prix","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/295555","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=295555"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/295555\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/295556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=295555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=295555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=295555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}