Tracer, Mercy, Genji, and D.Va Cross Into Fortnite
Overwatch is joining Fortnite with four hero Outfits, themed locations, special gear, and community unlocks. The crossover runs through June 4, with the Outfits available from May 14 until the event ends.
The short version
- The Fortnite crossover runs through June 4.
- Hero Outfits are sold from May 14 to June 4.
- Tracer, Mercy, Genji, and D.Va receive Outfits with matching accessories.
- Tracer's gear includes Blink and Recall mechanics.
- Mercy's staff heals both health and shields.
- Several Fortnite locations draw from Overwatch maps.
What actually changed
- OtherTracerTracer appears in Fortnite as an Outfit, an island character, and the source of Pulse Pistols featuring Blink and Recall.
- OtherMercyMercy joins Fortnite with an Outfit and a Caduceus Staff that heals allies and enables aerial gliding.
- OtherGenjiGenji is available as a Fortnite Outfit and can be recruited as an island ally.
- OtherDvaD.Va is available as a Fortnite Outfit and can be recruited as an island ally.
RankUp's take
Tracer, Mercy, Genji, and D.Va are entering Fortnite Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, and Blitz. This is a crossover event rather than an Overwatch balance update, so it has no stated effect on ranked play.
Fortnite's island gains areas based on Busan Sanctuary, Hanamura Courtyard, King's Row Tower, and Watchpoint: Gibraltar. Tracer and Mercy appear as service-providing characters, while players can find and recruit Genji and D.Va.
Tracer's Pulse Pistols add first-person aiming alongside Blink and Recall. Mercy's Caduceus Staff can restore a teammate's health and shields, and equipping it also provides aerial gliding for repositioning.
Community rivalry progress can unlock additional gameplay elements and Fortnite Locker rewards. The event also includes Payload encounters, Overwatch-themed caches, a dropship landmark, sprays, and a Porsche Cayenne EV cosmetic bundle.
What this means for you
No Overwatch gameplay or competitive changes were announced, so ranked players do not need to adjust their hero choices or strategies. This update is relevant only to players participating in the Fortnite crossover.
Heroes affected
Summary and analysis written by RankUp. Overwatch is a trademark of Blizzard Entertainment; RankUp is not affiliated with Blizzard.