Sora, the protagonist of the popular long-running RPG series called Kingdom Hearts, is finally coming to Fortnite later this week. The iconic video game character was one of the major faces displayed in the promotional material at the beginning of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4.
Ever since Fortnite Override rolled out, Sora has been a highly anticipated addition to the multiplayer game’s skins catalogue. For nearly a month, players have been speculating when such Kingdom Hearts-inspired cosmetics may hit the Shop.
Thanks to some recent posts shared by Fortnite’s official channels, we now not only have a confirmed date for the Fortnite x Kingdom Hearts content drop but also have fresh glimpses of the same.
Sora Fortnite skin release date and time
The Kingdom Hearts collab, including the Sora skin, is scheduled to land in Fortnite on Thursday, September 17, with the exact time expected to be 5 PM PT. Below, you can check the timings, as per your time zone, for when this collab content will go live in the Item Shop.
| Location (time zone) | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, US (PT) | September 17, 5 PM |
| New York City, US (ET) | September 17, 8 PM |
| Brasilia, Brazil (BRT) | September 17, 9 PM |
| London, UK (BST) | September 18, 1 AM |
| Paris, France and Berlin, Germany (CEST) | September 18, 2 AM |
| Pretoria, South Africa (SAST) | September 18, 2 AM |
| Istanbul, Turkey (TRT) | September 18, 3 AM |
| Dubai, UAE (GST) | September 18, 4 AM |
| New Delhi, India (IST) | September 18, 5:30 AM |
| Bangkok, Thailand (ICT) | September 18, 7 AM |
| Beijing, China (CST) | September 18, 8 AM |
| Tokyo, Japan (JST) | September 18, 9 AM |
| Canberra, Australia (AEST) | September 18, 10 AM |
All Fortnite x Kingdom Hearts skins revealed so far
Recently, Fortnite has been teasing the arrival of the Kingdom Hearts content drop in the Item Shop, with each passing day. In the same vein, the highly popular online game has confirmed that Sora isn’t the only character from the Square Enix-developed franchise to enter the fray, with more fan-favourite figures set to join alongside him.
Through a new trailer, Fortnite confirmed that the following characters from Kingdom Hearts will also appear in the Shop on the same day.
Sora
Sora, the main protagonist of Kingdom Hearts, is finally making his Fortnite debut as part of the crossover. The iconic Keyblade wielder brings his recognisable look to the game, along with Kingdom Hearts-inspired cosmetics. His arrival has been one of the most anticipated parts of the crossover.
Roxas
Roxas, one of the most recognisable characters from the Kingdom Hearts series, is also joining Fortnite alongside Sora. Known for wielding dual Keyblades and his connection to Sora, Roxas brings another major character from the franchise to the Item Shop. His inclusion gives Kingdom Hearts fans another familiar face to add to their collection.
Kairi
Kairi is another key Kingdom Hearts character, making her Fortnite debut with the crossover. As one of the series’ central characters, she joins Sora and Roxas in bringing the world of Kingdom Hearts to Fortnite. Her arrival rounds out the lineup with another fan-favourite character from the franchise.
Riku
Riku, Sora’s longtime friend and rival, is also part of the Fortnite x Kingdom Hearts crossover. His journey throughout the Kingdom Hearts series makes him one of its most important recurring characters. With Riku joining the lineup, Fortnite players can bring another iconic member of the series into their matches.
Wrapping up
With Sora on his way to join the Fortnite skins catalogue soon, it brings to a close another period of anticipation and speculation for fans. However, since Joker from the Persona series is another highly anticipated character confirmed to arrive during the Fortnite Override season, it may now be time for the community’s focus to shift to him.
While the arrival of Sora in itself is exciting, the fact that more key Kingdom Hearts characters such as Kairi, Roxas, and Riku are also being thrown into the mix makes it even more exciting for fans of the Japanese IP. It will be interesting to see how prevalent the Sora skin gets in Fortnite lobbies in the coming days—and if it reaches the levels of the Sonic The Hedgehog skin in that aspect.
FAQs
No, the Sora skin in Fortnite is set to be added to the Item Shop, where it will only be available for purchase using V-Bucks. However, there are multiple reports of the skin also being available as a reward for placing high enough in a forthcoming event called Kingdom Hearts Cup.
Some other video game IPs that are confirmed to arrive later in the season include Persona, 99 Nights In The Forest (Roblox game), Peak, among others.
In the past, popular gaming protagonists such as Master Chief, Kratos, Crash Bandicoot, Lara Croft, and Marcus Fenix have been released as Fortnite skins.
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