Persona 5 Royal Fortnite Release Date Leaked: Joker, Morgana Bus, and More May Arrive September 17

The Persona 5 Royal x Fortnite collaboration may finally arrive in the September 17 Fortnite update, according to recent leaks. Joker is already confirmed to be coming to Fortnite, while new reports claim that more Persona skins, a Morgana Sidekick, and the famous Morgana Bus SUV could be included in the crossover.

However, Fortnite players should remember that Epic Games has not announced September 17 as the official Persona 5 Royal release date. The information comes from Fortnite leakers, so the date and cosmetic lineup could still change before the update goes live.[x]

Persona 5 Royal May Come to Fortnite on September 17

Persona 5 Royal has been one of the most requested Fortnite collaborations for a long time. The crossover was officially teased before Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, confirming that Joker will join the game during the season. Atlus West also released a teaser video telling fans that Persona 5 Royal was coming to Fortnite in the upcoming season.

The bigger question is when the complete Persona 5 Royal cosmetic set will arrive.

Known Fortnite leaker SamLeakss previously reported that the Persona 5 Royal collaboration would arrive later in the season. The leak included Joker, two or three additional characters, a Morgana cat Sidekick, a Morgana Van SUV, and a possible Rocket League event with free rewards.

A newer report suggests that the Fortnite x Persona 5 Royal crossover could launch with the September 17 update. This would place the collaboration just a few days before Persona’s 30th anniversary on September 20.

That timing would make sense, but it is still not confirmed by Epic Games or Atlus. Fortnite updates, Item Shop rotations, and crossover plans can change quickly, especially when a collaboration includes multiple cosmetics and another game like Rocket League.

Joker Is Confirmed for Fortnite

Joker is the only Persona 5 character that has been officially confirmed for Fortnite so far.

Atlus West released a Fortnite teaser showing the Phantom Thieves’ leader entering the game. The teaser confirms that Joker is part of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, which is heavily focused on video game crossovers.

Joker is the main character of Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal. He is known for his black coat, white mask, red gloves, and stylish Phantom Thief look. His appearance makes him a perfect fit for Fortnite’s Gaming Legends-style crossover collection.

At the moment, Epic Games has not officially confirmed how Joker will be sold. He may arrive in the Fortnite Item Shop as an Outfit, either on his own or in a bundle with themed cosmetics.

Players should wait for Epic’s official Item Shop announcement before expecting a price, bundle, Pickaxe, Back Bling, Glider, Emote, or LEGO Fortnite style.

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More Persona 5 Royal Skins Are Rumored

The Persona crossover may be much bigger than one Joker skin.

Leaks suggest that Joker could arrive with two or three other Persona characters. The exact character names have not been confirmed, but Fortnite fans are expecting other popular Phantom Thieves to appear.

Some of the most requested Persona 5 Royal characters include:

• Ryuji Sakamoto
• Ann Takamaki
• Makoto Niijima
• Goro Akechi
• Kasumi Yoshizawa
• Futaba Sakura

Ryuji and Ann are two of the most likely names fans have discussed because they are important members of the Phantom Thieves and would work well as Fortnite Outfits. Makoto, Akechi, and Kasumi are also popular choices, especially with the crossover being linked to Persona 5 Royal instead of only the original Persona 5.

Still, there is no official Fortnite image, teaser, or announcement confirming any of these characters beyond Joker.

It is important not to treat community predictions as real leaks. Fortnite players should only consider the “two or three other characters” part as a rumor until Epic Games shows the full Persona 5 Royal set.

Morgana Could Arrive as a Fortnite Sidekick

One of the most interesting leaked cosmetics is Morgana.

Morgana is the talking cat companion from Persona 5 Royal. He is one of the most recognizable characters in the series and travels with the Phantom Thieves throughout the game.

According to the leak, Morgana could come to Fortnite as a cat Sidekick.

If this is true, Morgana could follow players during matches and react to gameplay. Fortnite has used companion-type cosmetics before, and Morgana would be a great fit because he is already a close partner of Joker in Persona 5 Royal.

However, Fortnite has not officially revealed whether Morgana will be a Sidekick, Back Bling, Emote, or another kind of cosmetic.

Some crossover characters appear as Back Blings instead of companions. Because of this, players should wait for the official reveal before assuming that Morgana will follow them around during Battle Royale matches.

Morgana Bus SUV Could Join Fortnite

The leak also claims that the Morgana Van SUV may arrive as a vehicle cosmetic.

Persona fans may know this vehicle as the Morgana Bus, Morgana Van, or Mona Bus. In Persona 5, Morgana can transform into a strange cat-shaped van that the Phantom Thieves use for travel.

A Morgana Bus SUV would be a very unique Fortnite vehicle. Fortnite has started adding more crossover vehicles, and the Morgana Bus would match the game’s fun and unusual vehicle collection.

If added, the Morgana Bus could potentially be usable in Fortnite’s vehicle modes and Rocket Racing-style content. The leak also says that a major Rocket League event may happen alongside the Persona collaboration.

This makes sense because Fortnite and Rocket League already share some vehicle cosmetics. When a vehicle body becomes available across both games, players can sometimes use the same style in Fortnite and Rocket League.

Still, Epic Games has not confirmed that the Morgana Bus will be usable in Fortnite, Rocket League, or both games. It is possible that the vehicle could release later than the Joker skin, especially if it is part of a separate Rocket League event.

A Rocket League Event May Also Happen

The Persona 5 Royal crossover may not be limited to Fortnite.

SamLeakss reported that a big Rocket League event could be part of the collaboration. The event may include free rewards, while a Persona-themed Rocket Pass crossover is also possible. A Player Anthem or Jam Track was mentioned as another possible item.

This could be exciting for players who enjoy both Fortnite and Rocket League.

Persona 5 is famous for its music, including the popular songs “Last Surprise,” “Rivers in the Desert,” and “Beneath the Mask.” A Persona Jam Track or Player Anthem would be a natural addition to the crossover.

However, no specific Persona song has been confirmed for Fortnite Festival or Rocket League. Players should not expect any particular track until Epic Games, Psyonix, or Atlus announces it.

Why the September 17 Date Makes Sense

The rumored September 17 release date is getting attention because Persona’s 30th anniversary falls on September 20.

Persona began in 1996 and has become one of Atlus’ biggest game series. Persona 5 Royal is especially popular with fans because it adds new story content, characters, music, locations, and gameplay features to Persona 5.

Launching a Fortnite collaboration near the 30th anniversary would be a strong way to celebrate the franchise. Joker is one of the most recognizable modern Japanese role-playing game characters, and Fortnite gives Persona 5 Royal a huge global audience.

Fortnite also often uses big collaborations to bring attention to a season, update, event, or Item Shop rotation. Since Chapter 7 Season 4: Override is filled with major gaming crossovers, Persona 5 Royal fits the season perfectly.

But while the timing looks believable, it does not make September 17 official. Epic Games could move the crossover to a later update, release only Joker first, or save the extra Persona cosmetics for another shop rotation.

What Is Confirmed and What Is Leaked?

Here is a simple breakdown of the Persona 5 Royal x Fortnite information so far.

The safest expectation is that Joker will arrive in Fortnite during Chapter 7 Season 4: Override. Everything else, including the exact date and full cosmetic set, should be treated as rumor until an official announcement appears.

When Will Epic Games Confirm the Persona 5 Royal Crossover?

Epic Games usually reveals new Item Shop collaborations shortly before they become available. Players should watch Fortnite’s official social media accounts, in-game News tab, and Item Shop updates around September 17.

If the leaks are correct, Fortnite players may soon see:

• Joker’s full Fortnite Outfit
• More Phantom Thieves skins
• Morgana as a Sidekick or Back Bling
• The Morgana Bus SUV
• Persona-themed Fortnite cosmetics
• Rocket League rewards or vehicle content
• A Persona music item for Fortnite Festival

For now, the Persona 5 Royal x Fortnite crossover looks very likely to become one of the biggest gaming collaborations of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4. Joker is already on the way, and the September 17 update could finally bring the rest of the Phantom Thieves into the game.