Fortnite concept artist creates the perfect Sonic the Hedgehog Outfit, community wants it in the game

Fortnite concept artist creates the perfect Sonic the Hedgehog Outfit, community wants it in-game
The skin concept for Sonic the Hedgehog looks like it would fit perfectly into Fortnite (Image via HYPEX on X)

Fortnite has always thrived in its ability to seamlessly bring characters from other universes and franchises into the game, and a new concept art for Sonic the Hedgehog from X user WrenchMaster gives players a taste of what the SEGA icon could look like in the game. The concept, while not overly complicated, showcases how the iconic SEGA mascot could be integrated into the game, with the community having their own suggestions for the collaboration.

The Sonic the Hedgehog Outfit stays true to the original design scheme of the character and captures his essence perfectly, featuring his signature blue fur, red shoes, and spiked hair. The outfit comes with a twist, however, as the character has been stretched out a little to fit in with the other models in the game.


Fortnite community reacts to Sonic skin concept

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The skin sports the staple Cel-Shaded Fortnite design scheme that other animated characters like Goku and Vegeta also possess, allowing the character's design to simultaneously stand out and blend in with the vibrant environments of the game.

The anticipation for the potential introduction of Sonic the Hedgehog to the game has been fueled by a recent Fortnite survey that included references to major gaming characters (like Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog). The survey even hinted at Sonic's archrival, Shadow, being considered as a skin.

Many players are excited about the prospect of seeing these iconic characters from SEGA's library. Members of the game's community took to the comments to voice their support for WrenchMaster's concept for Sonic the Hedgehog in Fortnite, even submitting their own ideas to enhance the potential collaboration. Prominent leaker HYPEX proposed a Sonic Mythic item that functions similarly to the Groot Bramble Shield mythic from Chapter 2 Season 4, and another X user suggested incorporating a Sonic X style, which features a scouter.

Here are some notable reactions from the community:

The collective yearning of community members for a Sonic the Hedgehog outfit highlights the appeal of the iconic SEGA character coming to Fortnite. While other gaming icons like Mario are heavily protected by Nintendo's strict policies regarding their characters, Sonic the Hedgehog could serve as an essential step toward other historical gaming collaborations.

While the only hints we have for a Sonic collaboration come from the previously mentioned survey from Epic Games, the community's reaction to the concept suggests that if the blue blur were to dash into Fortnite, players would embrace the character as a welcome addition to the game's ever-evolving character roster.

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