Is Dr. Phil Coming to Fortnite? Here's What We Know

Fortnite, the massively popular battle royale game, is known for its numerous collaborations with celebrities, musicians, and athletes. These crossovers often result in unique skins that players can use to represent their favorite icons in-game. Recently, television personality and talk show host Dr. Phil expressed his interest in joining the ranks of these celebrity skins. But is Dr. Phil actually coming to Fortnite? Let's dive into what we know so far.

When Did This Happen?

Dr. Phil posted the TikTok video requesting a Fortnite skin on March 12, 2024. The 20-second video quickly went viral after he posted it, garnering over 400,000 likes in a very short time.

When is He Coming to Fortnite?

Currently, there has been no official word from Epic Games on if or when a Dr. Phil skin might be added to Fortnite. However, given the overwhelming support from fans, many believe it's only a matter of time.

Epic Games has added new icon skins with no prior warning before, so Dr. Phil could appear in the item shop out of the blue at any moment. Fans are hoping to see the famous TV host immortalized as a Fortnite character skin sometime soon in 2024.

Community Reaction

The video quickly went viral, garnering thousands of likes at the time of writing. Thousands of comments were left tagging Fortnite’s official TikTok account, urging the developers to make a Dr. Phil skin a reality.

While most Fortnite skins are fictional characters, Epic Games does have its Icon Series that features real-life streamers, athletes, and musicians. The most recent Icon skin addition was pop star Lady Gaga.

Given Fortnite’s track record of unexpected crossovers, a Dr. Phil skin could feasibly happen if fans continue rallying for it.

The ball is now in Epic Game’s court to decide if Dr. Phil has what it takes to become a Fortnite playable character. He certainly seems intent on joining the likes of Ariana Grande, Naruto, and others by getting his very own skin. Fans eagerly wait to see if Epic Games will make this surprising crossover a reality.