Summary
Fortnite’s latest collaboration may have already been revealed, with Jason from the legendaryFriday the 13thfranchise rumored to make an appearance. This new rumor stems from a newFriday the 13th-themed Twitter account, which is linked to Epic Games' officialFortniteaccount on the same platform.
WhileFortniteoffers fans of the battle royale genre a plethora of content, including satisfying gunplay and fluid movement, part of what makesFortniteso popular and appealing is its willingness to collaborate with other franchises and properties. Players have the ability to use a wide range of iconic characters in-game, withskins and other cosmetics being a huge part of theFortniteexperience. Previous collaborations brought in video gaming legends like Master Chief fromHaloand The Doomslayer fromDoominto the world ofFortnite,with more exciting announcements and collaborations always around the corner. However, a new rumor suggestsFortnitemay receive one of the nastiest, bloodiest, and most violent characters yet.
A recently created Twitter account calledJason Universeappears to be dedicated to the iconicFriday the 13thfranchise, which spans multiple films and, more recently, amultiplayer experience titledFriday the 13th: The Game.The account was activated in April earlier this year, with a link in the account’s bio taking users to a website of the same name, welcoming fans to a “new era” from the original owners of the franchise. What makes this especially interesting is that this new account follows the official Twitter account for Epic Games’Fortnite.
Friday the 13th Collaboration Rumored for Fortnite
Multiple new interactiveFriday the 13thprojects are on the way as part of this new initiative, spanning entertainment, merchandise, and, of course, video games. “We’re excited to work with Victor Miller and Marc Toberoff on new projects we’ll announce in the coming months,” said Robert Barsamian, President of Horror, Inc., in astatement sent to IGN. While nothing has been confirmed, it would be cool to see Jason and other fan-favorite characters from theFriday the 13thseries make their way intoFortnite, with the game already featuring several legendary horror icons. Players have previously been able topurchase Ripley and the Xenomorph inFortnite. Other collaborations have also added Michael Meyers fromHalloweentoFortnite’s item shop, indicating Epic Games is willing to bring in violent and cold-blooded characters to the game.
Players are nearing the end ofFortnite’s Chapter 5 Season 2 update, which officially launched on March 8. This era ofFortnitewraps up later this summer on May 24, meaning players have a little over a week to complete this season’s Battle Pass, which is based on Greek mythology. Recent additions like Rocket Racing, as well asthe incredibly popularFortnite OGevent, help maintain interest in the game, providing players with something new to experience and enjoy. Since its initial release back in 2017, Epic Games has managed to turnFortniteinto one of the world’s most popular video game experiences, continuing to turn up the excitement through various content updates and limited-time events.
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