Fortniteseason 2 chapter 2 is in full swing, and there’s the additional bonus crossover ofDeadpool hanging out in his bathroom lair. The event has fans searching for classic Deadpool items like his unicorn, chimichangas, and his dual katanas, but the Merc with a Mouth is just the latest in a long line of incredible crossovers throughoutFortnitehistory.
Crossover events forFortnitehave ranged from as big as theStar Warsevent to as small as theballoon on a sewer grate forIt: Chapter 2. No matter the scope,Fortnitehas been dedicated to impressing fans of all walks of life to celebrate the things they love. Some crossover events have been more satisfying than others, but the one thing players can’t deny is the incredible attention to detail when it comes to these events.
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Avengers: Infinity War
One of the first massive crossover events was for the release ofAvengers: Infinity Warand launched in May of 2018 as a limited time mode (LTM).ThisLTM first introduced Thanos intoFortniteand to this day remains a fan favorite mode. Players would play a typical game of the battle royale, with the caveat being that Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet was somewhere in the map. Once the gauntlet was picked up, players would drop all of their loot and turn into Thanos himself.
Wreck-It Ralph: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Not long afterward, Disney allowed a crossover moment withRalph Breaks the InternetandFortnite.The in-game experience was pretty negligible as it just showed Ralph running across the big screen in Risky Reels. However, the true crossover came during the movie itself, which featured several shout-outs toFortniteincluding Ralph dancing the floss.
Avengers: Endgame
The mashup between Thanos andFortnitewas so popular that it was finally brought back just before the release ofAvengers: Endgame. Epic Games finally released customized skins and even had a mode that allowed theAvengers to fight against Thanos, which was the start of some serious crossovers.
Batman and Harley Quinn
Not to be outdone, DC finally entered theFortnitering, bringing with it a Batman skin. With full cape and cowl, Batman made his first appearance inFortnitewith a limited-time location of Gotham City and a grappling hook that let players swing from great distances while dealing damage to enemies.
On top of the Caped Crusader, there were also signs ofJoker hidden not only in Gotham Citybut also secret tasks all throughout the map. Catwoman also made an appearance as a purchasable skin, and then more recently Harley Quinn entered the ring to promote the newBirds of Preymovie. This event was right around the time that superheroes were having their hey-day but also paved the groundwork for other popular movie titles to mashup withFortnite.
John Wick
One of themost beloved skins and mashups is John Wickfrom his rossover which launched just beforeJohn Wick 3: Parabellum.This crossover happened in 2018 and then was later brought back in 2019 as another LTM. This mashup allowed players to buy the John Wick skin, Halle Berry’s character Sophia skin, back bling, and players could even travel to John Wick’s house in-game.
Towards the end of last year,John Wick LTM was brought back for the holidaysreminding fans just how amazing this mashup truly was. The LTM was a bounty-style hunt, where squads would earn tokens for every kill they received and having an extended three lives before complete elimination. The LTM lasted through theWinterfestevent and soon ended within the new year.
Stranger Things
In the middle of 2019, Epic Games announced atE3 that they would be adding aStranger Thingscrossover event, and fans of the Netflix sci-fi series rushed to download the latest Hopper and Demogorgon skins. These two skins were outstanding, but what was truly amazing was how the map had transformed. Houses had rifts, appearing like they were portals to the infamous Upsidedown. Instead, these would just transport players to new areas around the map, and there was even a Scoops Ahoy ice cream shop located in the Mega Mall for players to visit. This crossover preceded the release of season 3 ofStranger Things, and fit in comfortably to the ever-mysterious world ofFortnite.
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NFL
In this crossover, players were able to buy one NFL pack which included all 32 team jerseys and were able to customize the number to represent their favorite player. In 2020,Fortnitebrought back the NFL skins and added two morespecialty jerseys for the Superbowl teams.This was one of the first events to include sports inFortniteand was shortly followed by a few World Cup soccer jerseys. Skins have always been a big part ofFortnitehistory, but this goes to show that it is typically the events with challenges and live events that truly tap into a larger fandom.
Star Wars
Thefirst mention ofStar WarsinFortnitebegan in 2018 when Epic launched the stormtrooper skins which was aligned with the launch ofStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. If players looked closely in the game, they could also see an Imperial Star Destroyer cruising in theFortnitesky, and for a while, that was all there was. There were no challenges or extra items, and many fans were disappointed in the crossover event. It wasn’t until December of 2019 that Epic announced it would be releasing a scene from the upcomingStar Wars: Rise of Skywalker. Fans were pretty skeptical, as events had mainly involved skins and few in-game surprises, but this was one was way better than anyone expected.
The event started midday on a Saturday, and players were told to log in at a certain time, which ended up overloading the servers. For those who couldn’t log in, most turned to Twitch or other live streams to view the event. JJ Abrams (director and writer) dressed as himself and Ben Schwartz (comedian and voice of BB8 and Sonic) dressed as a stormtrooper both flew in on the Millenium Falcon while introducing the world to the first look atRise of Skywalker.
Players were then treated to an array of lightsabers that for a limited time could be found throughout the map, not to mention the Rey, Finn, and Sith trooper skins that paired nicely with tie-fighter gliders. Then, on top of everythingFortniteprovided to fully geek outStar Warsfans everywhere, there were also downed tie-fighters with roaming stormtrooper NPCs that players could pick up a first-order blaster with unlimited ammo. This had to be one of the first iterations of theHenchmen seen in today’s version ofFortnite.
After a long run ofFortniteevents, it looks like the culmination of Epic Games' hard work has resulted in the latest Deadpool challenges. Fans who have purchased the Battle Pass have plenty of opportunities to unlock Deadpool’s gear. Many expect that a Deadpool skin is not far off, and some even theorize whether there will be an additional LTM for the Merc with a Mouth. Deadpool’s track record has always been to break the fourth wall, and this might be the perfect game for the Regenerating Degenerate to make several appearances.
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