NFL Teams Getting Outfits, Custom Emotes In ‘Fortnite’ — Because Of Course

Well, it finally happened: The NFL is in “Fortnite.”

Starting Nov. 9, gamers will be able to purchase NFL themed outfits from the “Fortnite” item shop. Epic Games announced Monday. Furthermore, NFL-themed emotes will be added to the game, as well as special gliders and harvesting tools.

Translation: You’ll be able to wear your favorite team’s jersey, make funny gestures — like “first down” and “touchdown” — while you’re playing and that thing you use to gather building materials will look like a football, or something.

Here’s the announcement video:

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It was only a matter of time before the world’s most popular video game and the most popular sport in the United States collided. Whether this is a satisfying outcome, however, is for the players to decide.

Fun fact: This will be the first time a video game features female characters wearing full NFL uniforms. Progress.

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Plymouth State/Boston University product from Wolfeboro, NH, who now is based in Rhode Island. Have worked at NESN since 2016, covering the Patriots since 2021. Might chat your ear off about Disney World, Halo 2, and Lord of the Rings.