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Doctor Who boss dubs long-rumoured Fortnite collaboration "a complete myth"

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has responded to the long-running rumours of a full-on Fortnite collaboration, s…

Watch on YouTube The suggestion that all this was a myth is surprising given the reliable sources of the rumours - veteran Fortnite leaker iFireMonkey, FNBRintel and Doctor Who leakers with a proven record of production spoilers, who posted details and alleged concept art of items set to be part of the collaboration. In-game, UNIT troops were suggested to appear on the Fortnite map, as part of quests involving an investigation of a Meep Star Cruiser and the use of Wrarth Warrior weapons - all plot elements referenced in the show's 60th anniversary. Doctor Who fans had been expecting this crossover to come to fruition - especially as Disney is such a regular collaborator with Fortnite, and as the BBC has dabbled in the game before - albeit in a much more limited way.

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