In celebration of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Season and NBA All-Star 2022, for the first time ever Fortnite players can now vote for which NBA celebration they would like to see turned into a future Emote in the game.
This is the second time the NBA has brought an immersive experience to millions of Fortnite players around the world, after the Fortnite x NBA cross over in May 2021. or check out the announcement highlights below.
For more info please see the Fortnite blog or check out the announcement highlights below.
Announcement highlights:
Voting Starts Now!
- Made by creator team Atlas Creative, sports fans and players can vote in Fortnite Creative mode for a future Emote for the first time – in the NBA 75 All-Star Hub in Fortnite
- Choose between three iconic celebrations of members of the 2022 NBA All-Star team – Trae Young, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid
Explore The All-Star Hub
- Live now until 2 AM AEDT on February 24, 2022, explore the NBA 75 All-Star Hub and its many amenities, including indoor and outdoor basketball courts, photo booths, and lounge areas where fans can browse iconic NBA highlights
- The outside area is a section of “NBA Lane,” a nod to the NBA’s season-long campaign in celebration of NBA 75
New & Returning NBA Outfits – Available in The Item Shop Now
- Wear NBA 75 warmups with the new NBA 75 Set, or wear a uniform from any NBA team with the returning In The Paint Set
- The ten Outfits of the In The Paint Set come with uniforms of all 30 NBA teams and two new uniforms to commemorate the Hub: All-Star ‘22 Red and All-Star ‘22 Gray
- And make sure to check out the NBA Beacon Back Bling to switch to the team you want to rep by going to your Locker.
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Fortnite continues to invest in sports experiences for its players – recent examples include LeBron James entering the Icon Series and a partnership with the NFL which bought players Outfits for all 32 teams.