{
  "id": 19673094,
  "title": "New Fortnite Leak Reveals Official Shrek Collab May Be Coming",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/new-fortnite-leak-reveals-official-shrek-collab-may-be-coming",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-12T16:00:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/fortnite-shrek-puss-in-boots-collab-leak/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fortnite revealed a potential Shrek collaboration in a recent leak, capturing the imagination of fans and leakers alike. The update, part of the One Piece mini-season, introduced new characters, sprites, and items, but the most intriguing discovery was an encrypted file containing a sidekick. This mysterious figure, described as furry, bipedal, and sporting whiskers and feathers, along with sword-and-hat variant, has been identified as Puss in Boots. The sidekick also includes matching boots, hinting at a collaborative outfit between Fortnite and DreamWorks Puss in Boots series.\n\nThe encrypted files hinted at another Puss in Boots-themed character, Death, a wolf who pursues Puss after he uses up his nine lives in the Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. This connection could lead to a wide variety of DreamWorks characters finding their way into Fortnite, such as Donkey's dragon wife, who would make an excellent glider. Additionally, the onion carriage could be transformed into a vehicle, and Donkey, Gingerbread Man, and the Three Blind Mice could serve as perfect sidekicks.\n\nThis potential collaboration could open the door for more partnerships with DreamWorks, given the popularity of franchises like Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon. It's possible that a teaser for the Puss in Boots collaboration could be released soon, while Epic Games likely wants players to focus on the existing One Piece cosmetics and grinding for chests to obtain the Pirate Shop Access token.",
  "summary": "Dataminers have found evidence that Puss in Boots could be coming to Fortnite, opening a floodgate of DreamWorks collab possibilities.",
  "key_points": [
    "Fortnite leak suggests Shrek collaboration in One Piece mini-season.",
    "Encrypted files reveal Puss in Boots sidekick with sword and hat.",
    "Potential DreamWorks characters like Donkey and Gingerbread Man hinted."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}