For years, Cyberpunk 2077 fans eagerly awaited the arrival of their favorite game's characters in the crossover-happy world of Fortnite. When the collaboration finally dropped, excitement was high. The item set was undeniably cool, but the absence of the male version of protagonist V left some players feeling disappointed. Speculation ran rampant, with fans dissecting CD Projekt Red's marketing strategies. However, the explanation is far simpler than any elaborate theory.

Patrick Mills, the mind behind Cyberpunk 2077's lore, made the final call. Amidst the online chatter, Mills clarified his decision. Two factors played a role: the bundle was designed for only two characters, one of which had to be Johnny Silverhand. This left no space for both male and female versions of V. With Johnny already male, selecting the female V was a logical choice, further influenced by Mills' personal preference for that iteration.

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Ultimately, it wasn't a grand conspiracy, but a pragmatic decision. And a well-deserved second Fortnite skin for Keanu Reeves, following the earlier addition of John Wick.