A$AP Rocky is heading to Fortnite, bringing his Don’t Be Dumb era to the game through a new anime-inspired appearance, an original battleship and a collection of exclusive items. The rapper will arrive on November 1 as part of Fortnite Treasure Hunters, where players can encounter him alongside the Straw Hat Pirates from One Piece.
Rocky will make his entrance aboard the $.$. Rocky, a battleship that serves as a new point of interest on the island. Players can board the ship, hear “GRIM,”and challenge the rapper in a Boss fight set to his song “Helicopter.” His character is also equipped with the Shock Rocket, allowing players to rain rockets down from above.
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The collaboration is part of a larger Fortnite Treasure Hunters update, which introduces an 80-player island called Crossbones Isle. The new location features recognizable One Piece settings, including Arlong Park and Windmill Village, alongside weapons and abilities inspired by the anime. Players can take on the role of Luffy with the Gum-Gum Fruit or use Zoro’s Three Sword Style to fight opponents.
A$AP Rocky’s presence will extend beyond the island when his collection reaches the Fortnite Shop on November 5 at 7 p.m. ET. Two Outfits headline the release: the music-reactive Rocky Rugahand Outfit and the Shirthead Flacko Outfit, inspired by his Don’t Be Dumb era and featuring the Helicopter Flacko alternative style.
Both looks come with A$AP Rocky x PUMA Suede ’94 footwear, a design created by the rapper himself and inspired by 1990s hip-hop and skate culture. Players will also have the option to equip the upcoming A$AP Rocky x PUMA Straycat footwear.
The collection includes several accessories and musical additions. The Helicopter and RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n) Emotes let players recreate Rocky’s signature moves, while the RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n), Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2 (LPFJ2) and Grim Jam Tracks bring more of his music into the game. Additional items include the A$AP Rockets and Hi-Fi Jets Back Blings, A$AP’s Gauntlets Pickaxe, Rocky’s BOOM Mic, the Message From Flacko Wrap and Flacko’s Choppa Glider.
Rocky is one of several musical guests scheduled to join the Treasure Hunters season. Lil Uzi Vert is expected to arrive in the Fortnite Shop on November 12, followed by Cap’n Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto on November 14.
Beyond the collaborations, the update introduces a new Battle Pass featuring Portgas D. Ace and Nico Robin, alongside anime-inspired versions of Jonesy, Cuddle Team Leader and Charlotte. Captain’s Days will bring additional weapons, Sprites and map changes, with the first event launching November 1 at 9 a.m. ET. Further editions are scheduled for November 7, 12, 14 and 21.
Fortnite has increasingly built its music identity around recognizable artists, with previous collaborations featuring Eminem, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Snoop Dogg. More recent additions, including Addison Rae, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, LISA, Madison Beer, and Yeat have further expanded the game’s reach across pop and hip-hop.
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