Shohei Ohtani is set to make history as the first MLB player to be featured in Fortnite’s Icon Series, Epic Games announced on March 11.

Ohtani's Fortnite Debut & Release Details

⚾ Available in the Fortnite shop from March 18 (9 AM JST)
⚾ Three outfit styles:
Dodgers Home (White Uniform)
Dodgers Away (Gray Uniform)
LEGO Fortnite style
To celebrate MLB Opening Day, Fortnite will also feature exclusive Ohtani-themed items, including:
🐶 Back Bling: "Dekopin" – A bobblehead of Ohtani’s dog
⚔️ Pickaxe: "Trusty Two-Way" – Inspired by a pitching machine
🏏 Emotes:
"Batter Up"
"Wanko Home Run" – Features Dekopin pitching as the player swings

Special Event: "Samurai Ohtani" & Shohei Ohtani Cup

🔥 "Samurai Ohtani" (Reactive Costume) – Ohtani in Samurai armor, where his right arm ignites after eliminations.
🏆 Shohei Ohtani Cup (March 15, US Time) – A solo battle royale tournament, where top players in each region can unlock the "Samurai Ohtani" skin early.

MLB Tokyo Series & Fortnite Event Quests

To coincide with the MLB Tokyo Series (March 18–19, JST), Fortnite will introduce:
🎯 Week 4 Quests – Themed around baseball and Ohtani’s historic 50-50 season, available from March 18 until Chapter 6, Season 2 ends.

Shohei Ohtani Joins Fortnite PV

Source : ORICON NEWS