Epic Games Expands NFL Partnership Across Fortnite, Rocket League

By Joe Lemire 11.24.2020

The NFL and Epic Games renewed their partnership that will improve the look and customization of the team uniforms that Fortnite players can select within the game. The new arrangement extends to include NFL-themed activations for Rocket League, a soccer video game that has users drive rocket-powered cars.

In Nov. 2018, the NFL was the first third-party company to partner with Epic Games on the integration of apparel, called the Gridiron Gang Outfits, for Fortnite characters. The new skins will be available on Nov. 25 and allow users to choose the logo of any NFL team and customize their jersey number.

Details of the NFL-themed Rocket League integration were not immediately provided, but the activation is expected to launch later this year. Rocket League is published by Psyonix, which was acquired by Epic Games in 2019.

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