Baker's TakeFortnite Lets Players Claim Matt Damon's Odysseus for Free in Solo Odyssey Cup
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Mr Bagel
Epic Games has announced a crossover between Fortnite and Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey, bringing Matt Damon's Odysseus and Benny Safdie's Agamemnon into the battle royale game. The skins will hit the item shop tomorrow, July 16, but players can earn Odysseus at no cost through a limited-time tournament. The collaboration ties directly to the film's theatrical release, blending Hollywood spectacle with Fortnite's ever-expanding universe of character crossovers.
"Bourne again. Fresh from his epic journey home after the Trojan War, Matt Damon's Odysseus has one more trip planned: riding the battle bus into Fortnite."
A teaser trailer posted by Epic Games shows scenes from the film remade in Fortnite's signature art style, with Odysseus walking through a hallway of statues. Variety reported that the Solo Odyssey Cup, available in Battle Royale and Zero Build modes, will award the Odysseus Outfit to top performers, with the challenge ending on July 16. This gives competitive players a direct path to the skin without spending V-Bucks.
"The article notes the irony that unlike hard-to-get IMAX tickets, players can freely purchase Odysseus skins in-game."
Beebom highlighted that the best part is the chance to get the skin for free, though the outlet also noted that players wondering how to do so should look to the in-game cup event. Player.One added that the collaboration also includes Agamemnon, played by Benny Safdie in the film, though details on whether that skin will be part of the free giveaway remain unclear. The Solos Odyssey Cup appears to be the only confirmed method to earn the Odysseus Outfit without a purchase.
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