Fortnite’s string of co-op endeavors appears set to expand again with another major growth, as leaks suggest that an upcoming crossover with the highly anticipated Marvel Studios movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is on the horizon. Unannounced by Epic Games so far, the news has caused quite a commotion among the gaming community, and that means yet another wave of Marvel-themed content for the hit battle royale game.
Details that have leaked out primarily indicate the inclusion of new cosmetic things, and those would be character skins. Some legendary members of Marvel’s First Family: Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, and the Human Torch would be expected, with The Thing possibly being included in the roster as well. These additions would be yet another high-profile integration of Marvel’s film universe into Fortnite, after a record string of successful crossovers that have brought in great variety of popular characters.
The timing of the potential in-game event is near the movie release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, planned for July 25. This is consistent with Fortnite’s cross-promotion initiative that takes advantage of hype surrounding high-priced entertainment launches to fuel the in-game activity.
Apart from cosmetics, some section of the fanbase keeps their fingers crossed for new hero-related items to come, just like the addition of the recent Superman mythic item. This added feature permits players to temporarily become the Man of Steel for a game, resulting in seamless game transition. Success and recent changes to the Superman mythic have created a standard, and many wonder if The Fantastic Four will also bring special powers or mechanics to the island.
Although the leak doesn’t specify new exclusive game modes with The Fantastic Four, Fortnite recently added Blitz Royale, an accelerated version of its flagship battle royale structure. This never-ending innovation of gameplay, combined with grand partnership announcements, speaks to Fortnite’s continued success as a property that continues to translate across mainstream pop culture into interactive media. As the launch date of the film approaches, gamers everywhere will undoubtedly be looking for confirmed information on these tantalizing new features.
