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Leak Claims Harry Potter Crossover Is Planned for Fortnite Chapter 7

The unverified report has divided players over J. K. Rowling’s record on trans rights.

Overview

  • Known Fortnite leaker accounts PoketOfficial/Poket328 posted in the FortniteLeaks Discord that a Harry Potter collaboration is slated for Chapter 7, which is expected to launch in early December.
  • Epic Games has not announced or confirmed the collaboration, and current coverage describes the claim as unverified.
  • Reaction across the Fortnite community ranges from excitement to calls for boycotts, with LGBTQ+ outlets and fan pages describing the prospect as “incredibly disheartening.”
  • Leaker Poket328 acknowledged Rowling’s statements in their post and referenced fundraising for The Trevor Project while expressing personal disappointment in the reported deal.
  • Analysts note Epic’s history of profitable crossovers and point to Hogwarts Legacy’s strong sales as precedent, while other rumored Chapter 7 tie-ins like SpongeBob, South Park, and an Area 51 theme remain unconfirmed.