"Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Explains Absence of Male V in Fortnite"

Author: Lily May 02,2025

For a long time, fans of Cyberpunk 2077 eagerly anticipated seeing items from the hit game appear in Fortnite, a platform renowned for its diverse crossovers. When the collaboration finally materialized, it sparked excitement among most fans. The item set was undeniably impressive, featuring a cool array of items. However, some fans were disappointed by the absence of the male version of the protagonist, V. Speculation ran rampant as fans compared various marketing strategies employed by CD Projekt Red in recent years. Yet, the true reason for this decision turned out to be straightforward.

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Patrick Mills, the person responsible for the Cyberpunk 2077 lore, was the one who made the final call. Amidst the buzz surrounding the crossover, Mills took the opportunity to clarify his decision. There were two key reasons behind his choice: firstly, the bundle format was designed to include only two characters, with one of them being Johnny Silverhand. This left no room for two versions of V. Given that Johnny is male, selecting the female version of V seemed like a logical choice. Additionally, Mills personally favored the female version slightly more.

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So, the absence of male V was not due to any conspiracy but rather pure pragmatism. We also extend our congratulations to Keanu Reeves for his second Fortnite skin; previously, Epic Games had introduced John Wick to the game.