Just scored the new Cyborg skin last week, and it's got me thinking about my whole DC collection in Fortnite. I've been hoarding these skins like a dragon with gold coins since 2022, and watching the DC roster expand has been one of my gaming highlights. The Marvel collection might be bigger (WB was playing hard to get for years 🙄), but there's something special about bringing Gotham's finest to the battle royale arena.

The Teen Titans Take Over

The Teen Titans collection has finally completed in 2025, and I'm living for it! Robin was the final piece of the puzzle, dropping in Chapter 6: Season 3. What's fascinating is that Epic chose Tim Drake instead of Dick Grayson - a bold move that I actually love.

The skin gives us two completely different vibes. His Robin style has this boyish charm with messy hair that screams 'I'm still figuring this hero thing out,' while the Red Robin style shows a more mature, confident hero. It's like watching character development in real-time.

Cyborg joined the roster alongside Robin this year, and while he doesn't have alternate styles, his design is cleaner than a freshly waxed sports car. That Booyah! emote? Pure gold. I spam it after every elimination like it's my job.

Beast Boy remains one of my favorite skins because of his built-in gorilla transformation emote. There's something hilariously intimidating about a bright green gorilla doing the latest TikTok dance emotes. He's like a mood ring that's permanently stuck on "chaotic fun."

Starfire joined back in Chapter 3: Season 3, and her flaming hair is like a sunset that decided to become a weapon. Her perpetually joyful expression is such a mood lifter when I'm having a rough gaming session.

The Villains Gallery

Let's be honest - sometimes it's more fun to play as the bad guys. DC villains have this theatrical quality that makes them perfect for Fortnite's colorful chaos.

Deathstroke Zero from the Batman: Zero Point event is my go-to tryhard skin. Something about that orange and black armor makes me play more aggressively, like I've signed a contract to eliminate the entire lobby. His design is like a warning label that somehow became fashion - "Danger: Extremely Skilled Assassin Ahead."

Bloodsport joined during Chapter 2: Season 7, and that half-skull helmet design is intimidation personified. I swear players actually run away from me more when I'm wearing this skin. It's like showing up to a casual pickup basketball game in professional gear - psychologically unsettling.

Poison Ivy remains one of the most visually striking skins in my locker. Her plant-like bodysuit with those subtle vine details is like wearing a dangerous garden. The ability to switch between her human look and green-skinned appearance gives her versatility that few skins have. She's like a chameleon that decided plants were more interesting than colors.

The Rare and Special

Some DC skins have become the digital equivalent of rare baseball cards, and I'm still kicking myself for missing a few.

Dreamer from Chapter 3: Season 3 is one that rarely rotates into the shop. Beyond being Fortnite's first transgender character (a gaming milestone!), her design has this ethereal quality that stands out in the chaos of battle. She's like a shooting star that decided to join a demolition derby - beautifully out of place yet somehow perfect.

Rebirth Raven is my white whale - locked forever in the Chapter 2, Season 6 Battle Pass that I foolishly didn't complete. Her magical aesthetic and multiple styles make her the one that got away. I console myself by eliminating every Raven I see in-game (sorry not sorry).

Catwoman Zero gives me serious post-apocalyptic vibes with her survivalist take on the classic leather outfit. She's like a luxury sports car that's been modified for off-roading - still sleek but ready for anything the island throws at her.

The Collection Psychology

There's something weirdly satisfying about assembling these digital action figures. My friends think I'm crazy for spending so much on cosmetics, but they don't understand the dopamine hit when you finally complete a set. It's like finishing a complex puzzle where each piece costs actual money 😂

I've noticed my playstyle changes depending on which DC character I'm embodying. With Robin, I'm more strategic and calculated. With Bloodsport, I'm aggressive and confrontational. With Poison Ivy, I find myself camping in bushes more (fitting, right?). These skins have become less about showing off and more about roleplaying different combat approaches.

Sometimes I wonder if we're living in a golden age of gaming crossovers that future generations will look back on with envy. Will the Fortnite of 2035 still be pulling characters from every corner of pop culture? Or is this moment in gaming history as fleeting as a Victory Royale?

What does it say about our relationship with fiction that we're willing to spend real money to temporarily inhabit these characters in digital spaces? Is my DC skin collection a celebration of characters I love, or a reflection of how easily commercialized our attachments have become? Maybe both?

Either way, I'll be here waiting for the inevitable Batman Who Laughs skin to complete my collection. My wallet is ready, Epic Games. Make it happen! 💸🦇

What DC character are you hoping joins Fortnite next? And does anyone else feel like their gameplay changes depending on which hero or villain they're embodying?

This content draws upon Eurogamer, a leading source for gaming news and analysis across Europe. Eurogamer has frequently explored the cultural impact of crossover skins in Fortnite, noting how collaborations with major franchises like DC Comics not only drive player engagement but also reflect broader trends in digital identity and fandom within the gaming community.