Fortnite Godzilla vs Kong 33.20 update: Leaks & everything we know
The next highly anticipatedFortniteupdate is version 33.20 for Chapter 6 Season 1 which is set to deliver a huge Godzilla vs Kong collaboration.
Originally teased in the Hunters season trailer, Godzilla and King Kong are set to have an epic in-game showdown in the Battle Royale. But that’s not all – plenty more additions, including a virtual anime pop star, are also in store.
Update 33.20 downtime details
Fortnite’s 33.20 update was released onJanuary 14, 2025. The downtimebegan at 12:30 AM PT / 3:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM GMT and ended at 3:30 AM PT / 6:30 AM ET / 11:30 AM GMT.
Matchmaking was disabled shortly before the maintenance period began, but players were still able to download the update as normal as they waited for the servers to come back online. The maintenance period lasted much longer than expected and ended up lasting three hours.
Fortnite 33.20 update patch notes
Godzilla vs Kong
The 33.20 content update has officially begun the countdown to the highly anticipated Monsterverse collaboration. While details about the Godzilla x Kong event remain under wraps, the developers have started releasing teasers following the patch in preparation for its launch on Friday, January 17.
Fortnite’s official Twitter/X account shared a cryptic post, saying, “Something HUGE has been walking through here…”
Accompanying the message was an image showcasing the first official reveal of the Godzilla x Kong branding. The image also depicts the Shining Span bridge split down the middle, with a massive Godzilla footprint embedded in the ground, teasing the upcoming live event.
Something HUGE has been walking through here…pic.twitter.com/WMSq6Gwj56
Godzilla Trailer
OnJanuary 13, 2025, Fortnite officially shared a snippet of Godzilla in action via a cinematic trailer on X (formerly Twitter) that shows the monster stomping around the map.
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Prepare to ROOOAAARRR!pic.twitter.com/3SoPwKy3ki
Kong makes a subtle appearance in the trailer, not only in the copyright text but also as a Car Decal on the side of a newly revealed orange Car Body skin. The car drives past shortly after Godzilla’s dramatic arrival stomping into Seaport City.
KONG COLLABORATION OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED 🔥As I previously leaked, Kong is coming to the game! He is mentioned in the trailer text, and a car decal also mentions “KONG” 👀(Vehicle text spotted by@itsmeleaky)pic.twitter.com/9tzkEcrP3m
The general consensus is that the update will involve an in-game live event expected to be anNPC boss battlebetween Godzilla and King Kong to mimic theGodzilla vs Kong moviereleased in 2021.
Godzilla wrecks Shining Span
After the Godzilla update dropped, the Shining Span bridge was split in half. There’s signs of a wreckage and giant footprints.
There are othermap changes, like snow melting and the farm south of Shattered Span becoming a full fledged factory, Kappa Kappa Factory.
King Kong NPC boss
Following the event, both iconic titans are anticipated to appear asNPC bosseson the Chapter 6 Season 1 island to be hunted down and eliminated to earn exclusive loot rewards.
Trusted Fortnite leaker Loolo_WRLD also found a file codenamed “banana” that includes the names “Growl, Roar (long/short), Step, and Thump” believed to be the moves for a King Kong NPC boss.
KONG MIGHT ALSO BE A BOSS! 🔥– Growl– Roar (long/short)– Step– ThumpEpic added the previous tags under the “banana” codename, it is very likely that they’re going to be used on a King Kong boss 🤔#Fortnitepic.twitter.com/fYMU99bmoO
Godzilla Mythic abilities
Ahead of launch, theMythicthat Godzilla uses and drops upon being killed was leaked.
GODZILLA TRANSFORMATION MYTHIC COMING TO FORTNITE THIS WEEK / FRIDAY 🔥• You transform into a Giant Godzilla and use its abilities• The Abilities are: Beam, Stomp, Roar & More..• There’s a “Throw Banana” ability too, so maybe a KONG Mythicpic.twitter.com/3Ehzyqmiah
According to leaker Hypex, this mythic turns you into a towering Godzilla-like creature and unleash powerful abilities like Beam, Stomp, and Roar. For a twist, there’s also a ‘Throw Banana’ ability, hinting at a potential Kong-inspired addition.
Godzilla Evolved and Mecha Godzilla skins
Despite much of the content in the update being added to Fortnite on January 14, two Godzilla skins will be unlocked for Battle Pass owners on January 17 with two pages of cosmetic rewards.
These include theGodzilla Evolved skinand an expected Mecha Godzilla skin style, which are further backed by the Mecha Godzilla Back Bling shown below, as revealed by trusted leaker Blortzen.
FIRST VIEW AT MECHA GODZILLA BACKBLING 💡They forgot this in the files, i fixed the UVs and this is our first rough look.– Upcoming reward from the battlepass.It fits Godzilla body perfectly. Expect his second style to be a Mecha Godzilla one.#Fortnitepic.twitter.com/RbscVexhcs
LeakerJorge Most(viaHYPEX) has also found proof of Mecha Godzilla’s January 17 arrival. Reportedly, the mechanized monster will appear in a bundle alongside Kong for 2,800 V-Bucks. Kong’s skin will cost 1,500 V-Bucks on its own, with the Mecha Godzilla cosmetic priced at 1,800 V-Bucks.
The bundle will also feature two Pickaxes at 800 V-Bucks apiece when purchased separately, two Wraps for 500 V-Bucks each, and an Emote worth 400 V-Bucks.
Hatsune Miku
TheMusic Passhas been taken over by Hatsune Miku for Season 7 of Fortnite Festival, offering players her exclusiveNeko Hatsune Miku skinand alternate Brite Bomber-inspired skin style, as well as various other themed cosmetics as part of the Premium Pass for the music mode.
A normal Hatsune Miku skin displaying her signature look has also been made available to purchase from the in-game Item Shop with V-Bucks.
you’re able to check outhow to get both of Miku’s skins and all her cosmeticsin our complete guide.
Fans may have already noticed subtle Easter eggs hinting at her arrival scattered across the Chapter 6 Season 1 map. These include an inflatable shark dog and a leek hidden around the Seaport City POI that can all befound in our guide.
Returning weapons
Two massive Titans are stomping onto the Battle Royale island, and players will need some serious firepower to take them down.Leakspoint at the return of the Rail Gun and Recon Scanner, futuristic weapons from Chapter 2 Season 7.
BOTH THE RAIL GUN & RECON SCANNER RETURN SOON 🔥pic.twitter.com/CMPYYeRtWd
The Rail Gun charges up to blast through walls, while the Recon Scanner reveals enemy locations with a recon bolt.
Godzilla Quests
Besides the weekly quests, Fortnite launched a set ofqueststhat’s exclusive to Godzilla’s arrival. These quests are available fromJanuary 14 to January 31.
Story Quests
TheSplinters of Possibility quests and Week 6 challengeslaunched shortly after the patch update onJanuary 14 at 9 AM ET / 6 AM PT / 2 PM GMT, as indicated in the Fortnite Quests tab within the in-game menu.
These mark part 3 of this season’s Story Quests and involve forging a blade and helping Night Rose at the end.
How to become Godzilla in Titan Takedown
Fortnite revealed that startingJanuary 17, a portal might appear on Battle Royale matches indicating Godzilla is around. If you deal enough damage to it, you’re able to get the Godzilla medallion.
Find a portal ➡️ become Godzilla!Titan Takedown arrives in Battle Royale tomorrow:https://t.co/cixfgohLitpic.twitter.com/LvDt3KUjmO
The Godzilla powers include aRoarthat reveals nearby players, aMighty Stomp Attackand aHeat Ray.
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