While Fortnite never really stopped being talked about, the past few months have brought the battle royale some of the most attention it has ever seen. From a successful Marvel-themed event to a ridiculously profitable Travis Scott concert, Epic Games has been making plenty of smart moves with the free-to-play game as of late. However, the most recent bit of news has seen the reveal of a massive crossover skin in God of War’s Kratos, with Halo’s Master Chief all but confirmed to join him due to the discovery of datamined items.
With the inclusion of an exclusive PlayStation character within Fortnite and an equally popular Xbox protagonist likely to arrive in the game soon, there is more potential than ever before when it comes to crossover skins. With Epic Games now having a working relationship with Sony and supposedly Microsoft as well, Fortnite could see the inclusion of more Xbox and PlayStation characters. While there are plenty of characters that would look great alongside Master Chief and Kratos, there are a few options from the Xbox and PlayStation lineup that stand out as the most exciting.
Fortnite’s Marvel crossover may have come to an end, but it concluded with a few major heroes never having made an appearance. Both of Marvel’s iconic Captains, Captain Marvel and Captain America, were absent from the event. Multiple high-profile X-Men members were also absent from Fortnite’s fourth season, and despite Dr. Doom having a large role, the Fantastic Four were not seen. However, the biggest omission by far was Spider-Man, as the webslinger never showed up in-game despite some Fortnite leaks hinting that he would.
While Spidey may have missed out on the battle with Galactus, the web-slinger could easily still come to the game. Not only has Epic Games shared plans for more Marvel content in the future, but with a Sony partnership seemingly now in place due to the inclusion of Kratos, Insomniac’s take on Spider-Man could join the Fortnite roster. Peter Parker could drop into the battle royale wearing proudly wearing the Advanced Suit, and with Venom already in Fortnite, Spidey would have the perfect foe to do battle against. With Sony and Marvel’s permission, an entire Spider-Verse event could happen as well, bringing the many different looks of the webslinger to the game. If there is one Marvel hero that desperately still needs to come to Fortnite, it is undoubtedly Spider-Man.
If Fortnite ever embraces the potential for a Console War event, providing an even number of Xbox and PlayStation characters would be a necessity. Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda opens up the potential for plenty of iconic characters to carry the Xbox banner in such an event, with one of the easiest choices being the Doom Guy. While the incredibly powerful demon killer may prefer taking on the forces of Hell, it would be great to see him rip and tear his way through the massive Fortnite roster.
Epic Games could include the character’s Super Shotgun as a special item drop alongside his appearance, and a Harvesting Tool version of Doom Eternal’s Crucible blade would be impossible to pass up. With the character consistently rumored as a Super Smash Bros. addition and set to arrive in Fall Guys, another battle royale game, the Doom Slayer would be a perfect fit for the Fortnite universe. With two power armor-users on Team Xbox, PlayStation would be going up against some tough competition in a hypothetical console vs. console event.
While Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us series features plenty of memorable characters, the characters from the Uncharted franchise seem like a better fit for the Fortnite universe. Coming from a less realistic universe with a more lighthearted tone, Nathan Drake would fit perfectly into Epic Games battle royale. Apart from being a PlayStation icon, the character has been seen wielding weapons similar to those in Fortnite for years, meaning that Nathan Drake would not look out of place in the slightest. With numerous opportunities for special emotes as well, a skin based on Uncharted’s hero could prove to be incredibly popular.
Epic Games would also have a perfect story explanation for Nathan Drake’s arrival in Fortnite, as the fortune hunter could stumble upon an artifact that pulls him into the Fortnite universe. A perfect release window could also be coming for Nathan Drake’s Fortnite cameo, as the release of the upcoming Uncharted movie could mark a great time to drop the crossover character. Hyping up the film and being a natural fit within the battle royale game, Nathan Drake would be a hard inclusion for Epic Games to top.
While Gears of War 6 will see Marcus Fenix facing some major threats due to The Swarm getting a new queen, the character could be given a much-needed break via a Fortnite crossover appearance. Pulled through a portal by Agent Jonesy, Marcus could do battle against Fortnite’s colorful cast — something that should serve as a bit of relief for the Gears protagonist. With Epic Games free to include an alternate version of Marcus, giving him his younger appearance as opposed to the aged look of Gears 4 and 5, the skin could be the full package for fans of the franchise.
Much like Nathan Drake, the character is another natural fit within the Fortnite universe due to his 3rd person shooter background. Another fully human character that can be easily translated to the graphical style of Fortnite, Marcus would be a great pick to round out the potential Xbox crossovers in Fortnite. With another Harvesting Tool opportunity via the chainsaw on Gears of War’s Lancer Assault rifle, a crossover with Marcus Fenix is something that Microsoft and Epic Games could easily work together on.
With characters like Ghost of Tsushima’s Jin Sakai and Days Gone’s Deacon St. John still on the table, narrowing down a final entry for PlayStation additions is challenging — but one option seems better than the rest. Aloy from the Horizon series would be amazing to see in Fortnite, with the bow-wielding protagonist being able to scale Tilted Towers instead of a Tallneck. Aloy has plenty in common with Kratos already, and an appearance in Fortnite could join their list of similarities if Sony has interest in bringing another exclusive character to the battle royale game.
With Aloy already having a history of crossover appearances, as she appeared in Monster Hunter World awhile back, a Fortnite skin would not be too surprising. Epic Games could go above and beyond with an Aloy crossover as well, making the character’s bow usable in-game. With the weapon effective against massive machines like the Thunderjaw, it could easily bring down foes in Fortnite, making for a fun limited time weapon drop. With Aloy’s spear also offering Harvesting Tool potential, she seems like the natural choice for a final PlayStation crossover character.
Fortnite is free-to-play for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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