Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom confirmed for new Fortnite season in latest Marvel collaboration
It's time for the ultimate crossover as it's now been announced that Fortnite and the Marvel Cinematic Universe are joining forces for Fortnite Battle Royale’s chapter 5, season 4: Absolute Doom.
The news was unveiled at last night's (Saturday 10th August) D23 fan convention event in which details around the Marvel-themed season of Fortnite were announced by Josh D’Amaro, Disney’s parks and products chief, as well as leaders of Marvel (Kevin Feige), Pixar (Peter Docter), Lucasfilm (Dave Filoni) and Walt Disney Animation Studios (Jennifer Lee).
At the showcase, D’Amaro said (via Variety): “At Disney Experiences, Imagineers dream, create, design and build these stories into real places. And we have Imagineers in place right now all around the world because everything we’re going to share with you is in active development.
“Plans are drawn. Dirt is moving. I just want to be clear about this: We are doing everything you’re going to hear tonight.”
Marvel president Feige also unveiled a brand new trailer for the exciting release.
Kicking off from 16th August, players will be able to play fan-favourite Marvel characters Doctor Doom and the Fantastic Four, who will be featured in the upcoming storyline. It's all part of ongoing plans to integrate Disney brands and characters into the well-known gaming franchise.
By playing the Marvel characters in the game, Fortnite fans will be able to pick up clues and hints about upcoming Marvel films featuring those characters.
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Since Disney CEO Bob Iger announced Disney's major $1.5 billion investment into Epic Games this February, fans have been keen to see how the collaborative plans will unfold.
Well, it's also been revealed this weekend that Disney villains like Captain Hook, Maleficent and Cruella de Vil will
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