Fortnite's latest Marvel crossover brings Spider-Man: Brand New Day content to the battle royale, and it's packing more than just a new suit. Epic Games has confirmed the return of web shooters as equippable items alongside three fresh character skins hitting the Item Shop. If you've been waiting to swing across the island like Peter Parker, this update delivers exactly that — plus a couple of heavy-hitting Marvel icons joining the roster.
Web Shooters Return With Flanking Potential
The web shooters function as a mobility tool first and foremost. You'll find them as floor loot or in chests, and once equipped, they let you latch onto surfaces and propel yourself forward at surprising speed. This isn't just for show — the momentum makes you genuinely difficult to track in firefights. Smart players use them to flank positioned enemies, escape bad rotations, or close distance on snipers before they can reposition. The skill ceiling is higher than it looks; mastering the swing arc takes practice, but the payoff in mobility is significant.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Suit Leads the Cosmetic Pack
The headline skin is Spider-Man's Brand New Day suit, modeled directly after Tom Holland's look in the upcoming film. A nice touch: the mask is removable, letting you toggle between the full masked look and Holland's face. It's a small detail, but one that adds variety for players who want their character to stand out in lobbies. The suit releases alongside two other Marvel heavyweights — a Hulk skin and Jon Bernthal's Punisher, complete with the signature skull emblem. Both feel like natural fits for Fortnite's aesthetic, especially Punisher's tactical look.
Hulk and Punisher Round Out the Roster
Hulk brings the brute-force energy you'd expect, while Punisher leans into the gritty, military operator vibe that Fortnite's military-themed skins have always nailed. Bernthal's portrayal in the Netflix series and upcoming MCU projects makes this version instantly recognizable. Neither skin has confirmed reactive styles or built-in emotes yet, but previous Marvel collabs have added those post-launch. Keep an eye on the Item Shop for potential bundles that might include pickaxes, back bling, or gliders themed to each character.
Jean Grey Speculation Lingers for Future Drops
Sadie Sink's casting in Brand New Day has fueled theories that she's playing Jean Grey, though Marvel hasn't confirmed it. If true, a Phoenix or Marvel Girl skin down the line wouldn't be surprising — Fortnite has a history of adding supporting characters after the initial wave. The No Way Home suits and Zendaya's MJ skin from previous Spider-Man crossovers haven't been confirmed for a return either, but the Item Shop rotation often brings back popular collab skins during major Marvel events.
Item Shop Timing and Availability
Epic didn't lock in an exact drop time, but the Item Shop refreshes daily at 8 PM ET. That's your window. These skins typically stay available for 24–48 hours before rotating out, though Marvel collabs sometimes get extended runs. If you're planning to grab any of them, set a reminder for the refresh and check the Featured tab first — collab skins usually land there rather than the Daily section.
Extended Sneak Peek Accompanies the Announcement
The reveal came packaged with an extended look at Brand New Day footage, showing Spider-Man chasing an armored tank while Punisher trails behind with his own agenda. Most of the clips pull from existing trailers, but the editing emphasizes the web-swinging mechanics that the Fortnite web shooters directly mirror. It's a smart cross-promotion — the game mechanic feels like a playable version of the movie's action beats.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Skins Already Live
Separately, new skins for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 dropped earlier this week and are currently purchasable. If you're deep in the Insomniac games, those offer a distinct visual style from the MCU versions — more comic-accurate, less cinematic. Having both sets available simultaneously gives players a rare chance to mix and match Spider-Man eras in the same lobby.
Brand New Day Hits Theaters Friday
The film opens this Friday, and early reviews are settling around a 7/10. IGN's Tom Jorgensen noted that while the movie retraces familiar Peter Parker struggles, it "effectively refocus on the sturdiest pillars of the webslinger's iconography" and gives the cast — including Holland, Zendaya, Sink, and a criminally underused Tramell Tillman — room to shine. The "Groundhog Day" criticism around Peter's inner turmoil is valid, but the smaller-scale approach feels refreshing after multiverse-heavy entries.
Fortnite's Marvel pipeline shows no signs of slowing down. Between the Brand New Day drop, the Spider-Man 2 skins, and the ever-present rumor mill around X-Men and Fantastic Four additions, the Item Shop is effectively becoming a Marvel release calendar. If you're collecting, budget accordingly — and maybe practice your web-swinging in a creative map before taking it into ranked.
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