TheFalloutfranchise is having a bit of a moment right now. WhileFallouthas always been a popular series, even long before Bethesda took over the IP rights, the last few months have brought a wealth of new fans to the post-apocalyptic franchise, and it’s all thanks to the show. Dropped all at once back in April,Amazon’s live-actionFalloutshowwas an unprecedented success for both the streaming service and the franchise itself, and following its great receptionFallouthype is at an all-time high.
But while newFalloutfans have a rather extensive back-catalog of games to play through, long-time fans have been left with no newFalloutvideo game experiences, withFallout 5still likely many years away and the rumoredFallout 3remaster/remake being nowhere in sight. In times like this, fans are forced to seek theirFalloutfix elsewhere, and thankfully,Call of DutyandFortnitehave some crossover content fans can dive into.
Comparing Call of Duty and Fortnite’s Fallout Crossovers
Every Item Included in Call of Duty and Fortnite’s Fallout Crossovers
Back at the end of May,Fortnite’s Chapter 5 Season 3 updatelanded, andFalloutfans were treated to the beginnings of a season-long collaboration between the two juggernaut gaming brands. In the current Chapter 5 Season 3 Battle Pass, players can unlock a total of 13Fallout-themed cosmetics:
Of course, the main draw of theFortnitexFalloutcollaboration is the three T-60 Power Armor skins, each one giving the iconic hulking suit a different paint job. Though they’re a little oversized, the Pip-Boy Back Blings are also a nice addition, reacting to the player’s various stats throughout the match such as their kill count. It’s a bit of a missed opportunity that no Vault Dweller skins are present in the crossover, but there’s always room for them to be added totheFortniteShopat a later date. All players can also use Nuka-Cola and Tri-Beam Laser Rifle items duringFortnite’s battle royale modes.
On June 20,Call of Dutydelivered its ownFalloutcrossover. Available in its very own Tracer Pack, theCall of DutyxFalloutcollaboration brings with it a total of 18 unique cosmetic items:
Much like theFortnitexFalloutcollaboration, the main draw of the currentCall of DutyxFalloutcrossoveris its uniquely-themed skins, depicting the four core members of Task Force 141 as Vault Dwellers. The two uniqueFallout-themed weapon Blueprints are also a good reason to pick up the Tracer Pack, giving both the M16 and the HRM-9 a complete visual makeover. Unfortunately, the vast majority of this Tracer Pack is filled with loading screens, many of which look like simple promo shots fromFallout 4’s pre-release marketing.
Call of Dutyalso hosted aFalloutevent between June 20 and June 26 that allowed players acrossWarzoneandModern Warfare 3to grab a few themed cosmetics by completing specific challenges.
How Players Access Call of Duty and Fortnite’s Fallout Crossovers
While all players can useFortnite’s Tri-Beam Laser Rifle and Nuka-Cola in-game items, they’ll need to buy theChapter 5 Season 3 Battle Passif they want any of the cosmetics listed above. This will set players back the usual 950 V-Bucks, which is roughly equal to about $10, though, of course, they’ll also gain access to a range of other skins that aren’tFallout-themed, including a Magneto skin later this season.
ThoughCall of Duty’s Tracer Packshave always been more expensive thanFortnite’s Battle Pass, thisFallout-themed bundle is even more expensive than usual. To get all of theCall of DutyxFalloutcosmetics listed above, players will need to fork out an eye-watering 2800 COD Points, which is roughly equal to $25.
Fallout
Fallout is a franchise built around a series of RPGs set in a post-nuclear world, in which great vaults have been built to shelter parts of humankind. There are six main games, various spin-offs, tabletop games, and a TV series from Amazon Studios.
