Fortnite x American Dad
“Fortnite” has brought yet another Seth MacFarlane animated series into its ever-growing roster of collaborations following the success of “Family Guy” on the platform
The “American Dad” bundle is now live in the Item Shop, featuring Stan and Francine Smith as playable outfits
‘Fortnite’ x ‘American Dad’ Bundle Is Here
The “American Dad” bundle includes six cosmetic items for players to get in one purchase. Players get the Stan Smith and Francine Smith outfits, Stan’s Foam Finger pickaxe, Francine’s Purse pickaxe, the Threat Level Fridge Magnet back bling, a Klaus Heisler cosmetic item, and the Stan’s Jam emote
The bundle dropped without any teasers beforehand on July 5 and landed directly in the “Fortnite” Item Shop, where it will remain until July 18, 2026
The Fridge Magnet back bling is a nod to a running gag in the series that longtime fans will recognize immediately. The Klaus Heisler cosmetic, referencing the talking goldfish from the show, rounds out the package with a niche detail that dedicated “American Dad” viewers will appreciate
The stealth drop of “American Dad” on the battle royale game came after the Fourth of July celebration all across the country, with the iconic adult animation series best known for centering on patriotism
‘Fortnite’ x ‘American Dad’ Bundle: Is It Worth It?
The bundle is priced at 2,700 V-Bucks, marked down from a full value of 4,500 V-Bucks if every item were purchased separately. Buying Stan and Francine individually from the Item Shop would cost 1,500 V-Bucks each, meaning the two outfits alone would run a player 3,000 V-Bucks
The bundle pricing undercuts that by 300 V-Bucks and includes all the additional cosmetics on top, making it a straightforward savings for anyone who wants both characters
For casual “Fortnite” players or those who have no particular attachment to the show, the bundle offers limited appeal compared to other recent collabs. But for “American Dad” fans, the 2,700 V-Bucks price tag delivers real value considering what is included
Are Earlier Adult Animation Collabs Better?
The “American Dad” collab lands noticeably below the bar set by “Fortnite’s” other adult animated crossovers
“The Simpsons” collaboration from last year is widely regarded as one of the better adult animation crossovers in the game’s history
It came with Danny Elfman’s iconic theme song and The Monorail Song as playable Jam Tracks in Festival Mode, giving the content a layer of interactive depth that the “American Dad” bundle does not have
The “American Dad” bundle arrives without any Jam Track at all, which is a missed opportunity given how easily a memorable piece from the show’s music catalog could have been included
The “Family Guy” collaboration from December 2023 was the first Seth MacFarlane series to enter the game, and “American Dad” is now the second
The bundle also skips Roger the alien entirely, one of the most recognizable characters in the series, which is another notable absence for fans expecting a more complete representation of the show’s cast
It is unknown if Epic Games would expand the “Fortnite” x “American Dad” collaboration in the future to feature more iconic characters and experiences
