Just when I thought Fortnite couldn't surprise me anymore, they go and drop this bombshell! According to some fresh leaks that I've been following, our beloved battle royale is about to announce a crossover with... wait for it... Deep Rock Galactic! As a dedicated player of both games, I'm absolutely losing my mind right now.

If you've been living under a rock (pun absolutely intended), Fortnite's Chapter 6 Season 4 has been absolutely WILD with crossovers. We've already seen the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers make their grand entrance, followed by The Gorillaz, Squid Game, and most recently One Punch Man. But honestly, who had Deep Rock Galactic on their 2025 Fortnite bingo card? Not me!

According to the reliable leaker HYPEX (who's basically never wrong), we're going to get an official announcement later this week. While details are scarce, it looks like we might be getting at least one of those gruff dwarven miners as a skin. Can you imagine dropping from the Battle Bus shouting "ROCK AND STONE"? Because I can, and I'm here for it!

For those who might not know, Deep Rock Galactic isn't some indie nobody - it's a powerhouse that's sold over 8 million copies since its 2020 release. The game features space dwarves mining on alien planets while fighting off insectoid hordes. It's been a mainstay on Xbox Game Pass and has even spawned spinoffs including a board game and a top-down shooter in the vein of Vampire Survivors.

But here's what I'm wondering - what exactly will this crossover entail? 🤔

Will we get:

• Just character skins?

• Mining pickaxes (I mean, this is too obvious not to happen)

• Emotes? (Please let there be a beer-drinking emote)

• A limited-time mining mode?

• The M.U.L.E. as a vehicle?

The timing is pretty interesting too. Why Deep Rock Galactic now? Is there something coming up in the DRG universe that we don't know about yet? A sequel announcement, perhaps? Or is Epic just continuing their strategy of surprising us with increasingly unexpected collaborations?

I've been playing Fortnite since the early days, and I've witnessed everything from Eminem to Jujutsu Kaisen to Family Guy make their way into the game. Each time I think, "Okay, NOW I've seen it all," Epic finds a way to surprise me. But a crossover with Deep Rock Galactic feels different somehow - it's not a massive mainstream IP like Marvel or Star Wars, but a beloved game with a passionate community.

And speaking of upcoming crossovers, the rumor mill is churning with talk about more Avatar: The Last Airbender skins (beyond the original cast and Korra that we already have), and potentially Scooby-Doo characters for this year's "Fortnitemares" Halloween event!

But let's be real - I'm most excited about potentially playing as a dwarf miner armed with an assault rifle, building ramps and cranking 90s while yelling "FOR KARL!" It's the crossover I never knew I needed until now.

What do you think about this unexpected pairing? Are you as hyped as I am? And more importantly - what other gaming franchises would you like to see make their way into Fortnite? I personally would lose my mind over a Hollow Knight or Elden Ring collab next.

What Might This Mean For Both Games?

This crossover could potentially introduce Fortnite players to the Deep Rock Galactic universe, and vice versa. It's a win-win for both communities! But I wonder if this is just the beginning of more gaming crossovers for Fortnite?

I've noticed that Fortnite has been leaning more into gaming collaborations lately:

Recent Gaming Crossovers in Fortnite	Year
Rocket League	2023
Fallout	2024
Monster Hunter	2024
Deep Rock Galactic	2025

Is Epic Games trying to position Fortnite as the ultimate gaming multiverse? A place where characters from all our favorite games can battle it out? Because if so, I'm absolutely here for it.

For now, I'll be eagerly refreshing my Twitter feed waiting for the official announcement. And when those dwarven miners finally drop into the Fortnite shop, you better believe I'll be first in line with my V-Bucks ready!

Rock and Stone, fellow loopers! ⛏️