For the last five years,Fortnitehas absolutely dominated the online multiplayer market. While it isn’t without its fair share of competition, especially from all the usual big names likeCall of DutyandApex Legends,Fortnitehas managed to stay a cut above the rest, and a large part of that is down to the game’s live-service model. The live-service model doesn’t work for every game, but forFortnite, it’s managed to keep players invested long after its initial release, with new skins, modes, and weapons being constantly added to the game to keep it fresh.
One of the key parts ofFortnite’s live-service modelis the addition of new cosmetics, primarily character skins, and over the last five years,Fortnitehas been able to bring an unfathomable number of skins to the table, with some of the most popular being crossovers from other properties. From Marvel to Star Wars,Fortnitehas had it all, and two years ago, one of the game’s most talked about skins came directly fromHalo Infinite, a game that could use some more exposure now.
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Halo And Fortnite Should Cross Over Again
Generally speaking,Halo Infiniteis not in the good graces of the gaming public right now. Though it released to positive reviews, both from fans and critics,Halo Infinite’s lack of maps, modes, and weapons have begun to disappoint, and that initial wave of nostalgia is well and truly gone. Since its release in November,Halo Infinitehas received just a handful of updates, each one offering a paltry amount of content when compared to other live-service titles.Halo Infinitecould do with a helping hand right about now.
In December 2020, following an announcement atthe Game Awards, a Master Chief skin came toFortnite. ThoughHalo Infinitewouldn’t release for another year, this crossover paved the way for new, and younger fans to discover the long-running Sci-Fi franchise. Whether gamers loved or hated the crossover, there’s no denying that it got people talking, and that’s exactly what bothFortniteandHalowant.
Halo Infiniteshould cross over withFortniteonce again. Though some die-hardHalofans might despise it, moreHaloxFortnitecrossovers would likely yield a positive outcome for both titles. ForFortnite, moreHaloskins means even more revenue, while forHalo Infinite, a crossover would only serve to get people talking aboutHaloagain, and perhaps even try out the game for the first time. At this stage,Halo Infinitecan’t do much worse in the eyes of its fans, so another brief crossover withFortnitewouldn’t exactly ruin the franchise’s reputation.
Just recently,Fortnitecrossed over withDestiny 2, a fellow live-service title. Though it was just a handful of skins, gliders, and emotes, the crossover brought a wealth of new eyes to theDestinybrand, and vice versa, withFortniteEaster eggs appearing inDestiny. A potential futureFortniteandHalocrossover could follow a similar format, whereFortnitereceives more skins based on characters from the game, like the Arbiter orHalo 3 ODST’s Alpha-Nine squad. As forHalo Infinite, it could receive some brighter, more colorfulFortnite-inspired shaders and weapon charms. To take it one step further, the two franchises could even swap arsenals briefly, with the likes of the Energy Sword and Gravity Hammer heading toFortnite, while the Ranger AR and Auto Shotgun come toHalo Infinite. There’s a lot of potential for anotherFortniteandHalo Infinitecrossover, withInfinitelikely to benefit from the event.
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