A Fortnite Crossover with The Last of Us Has Serious Potential
As even non-fans will know, Fortnite is unmatched when it comes to crossovers. Not only has Fortnite partnered with Marvel, but it has also worked with DC, bringing the comic book competitors together in one setting. It has done the same with video game companies, as players are able to see Master Chief and Marcus Fenix in the same match as Aloy and Kratos. Countless characters from film have appeared, too, with Terminator and The Walking Dead being some of the many franchises Epic Games has worked with.
Epic has shown no signs of slowing down when it comes to its crossovers, as its latest deal with Sony sees Fortnite incorporating more PlayStation icons. This time around, Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer from Uncharted have appeared on the island, and the two treasure hunters should not be the last Naughty Dog characters to have a cameo in Fortnite. There is plenty of potential for Joel and Ellie from The Last of Us to appear in Fortnite, and 2023 could be the perfect time to add them to the game.
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An important thing to note aboutFortnite’s Uncharted crossover is that it benefits both Sony and Epic Games. While Epic Games gets to put two more video game icons in its marketplace, Sony gets to promote the Uncharted movie that came to theaters this month. This is seen through the selectable styles for Chloe and Nathan Drake, as players can use the video game or movie versions of the characters.
It would only make sense for Sony to take a similar approach when The Last of Us HBO series makes its debut. Confirmed to drop in 2023, the show will focus on Joel and Ellie and the story of the original game. In the lead-up to release, Sony could give Epic Games permission to use
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