Naomi Osaka joins Fortnite’s Icon Series with two new outfits inspired by her heritage
us.hola.comNaomi Osaka isn’t just an amazing tennis player or the highest paid female athlete in the world, she’s also a force in the fashion world.On Monday, February 28, it was announced that Osaka is the newest addition to the popular battle royale game Fortnite as part of their Icon Series.
With this honor, she follows in the footsteps of none other than LeBron James, who Epic Games added to Fortnite through the same series last year.A post shared by 大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka)The tennis star is joining the game with two new outfits — the Naomi Osaka and Dark Priestess outfits — inspired by her heritage.
They were both designed with help from her sister, Mari. Gamers will be able to apply the outfits on their in-game characters beginning March 3 at 7 p.m.
EST.“I’ve been playing Fortnite for a long time — when I saw LeBron had joined the Icon Series, it made me want to join the Fortnite family, too,” Osaka in a statement. “It’s really amazing to be able to connect with so many people around the world.”Naomi Osaka is the world’s highest-paid female athleteSerena Williams shares heartfelt message with fans following loss at Australian OpenThe Met Gala returns with Billie Eilish, Naomi Osaka, Timothée Chalamet and Amanda Gorman as co-hostsTo celebrate the new outfits, Epic Games put up a mural in West Hollywood on Monday.
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