Sonic the Hedgehog may be coming to Fortnite according to a new leak, but early reactions suggest the iconic Sega character is not arriving in the way many players were hoping for.
A post from Fortnite leaker AdiraFNInfo claimed that a full Sonic collaboration is currently in development, with the leaker adding that the crossover would likely feature skins only rather than pets or sidekicks. No release date or window was provided.
The claim quickly gained traction across X, racking up tens of thousands of view after being shared by Shiina and Hypex. While Sonic is one of the most requested crossover characters among Fortnite fans, the suggestion that he could appear as a full player skin sparked immediate debate.
Sonic fans torn over reported lack of sidekicks
Many players voiced concerns that Sonic would look awkward as a standard Fortnite character, with multiple replies arguing he would be better suited as a sidekick-style cosmetic. Several users joked about the idea of a human-sized Sonic holding modern weapons, while others said a skin would clash with the character’s proportions and animation style.
Others pointed to past Fortnite crossovers as a cautionary example, drawing comparisons to the South Park collaboration where the main cast appeared as skins wearing bulky mech suits instead of functioning as sidekicks.
In contrast, collaborations like SpongeBob SquarePants have often been cited as better fits for non-playable sidekick roles.
Despite the mixed reaction, the leak itself is being taken seriously within the Fortnite community. AdiraFNInfo is a relatively new account but has gained credibility after having information reposted or supported by well-known leakers such as HYPEX and ShiinaBR.
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