Russell T Davies, the showrunner for Doctor Who, has addressed the persistent rumors of a potential collaboration between Doctor Who and Fortnite, dismissing them as a “complete myth.” Responding to a comment on his Instagram account, Davies clarified that there is no such collaboration in the works.

Speculation about a Fortnite x Doctor Who collaboration has been circulating for nearly 18 months, fueled by leaked assets and promotional scripts discovered by dataminers in 2023. Recent leaks hinted at an event named “U.N.I.T Tardis Alert,” referencing the Whoniverse’s Unified Intelligence Taskforce and the Doctor’s iconic time machine.

Despite these leaks, Davies’ public denial raises doubts about the credibility of the rumored collaboration. However, some fans speculate that the showrunner might be intentionally misleading to preserve a potential surprise for Doctor Who enthusiasts.

With Doctor Who slated to return in May 2024, marking the beginning of Ncuti Gatwa’s era as the Fifteenth Doctor, any potential Fortnite x Doctor Who collaboration might coincide with this milestone. Epic Games has yet to issue an official statement regarding the rumored collaboration.

Fortnite, available on multiple platforms, continues to be a hub for cross-cultural collaborations, but the Doctor Who partnership, if it ever materializes, remains shrouded in uncertainty and mystery. Stay tuned for updates as the gaming and Whovian communities eagerly await official announcements.