Epic Games has added Palworld to Fortnite's in-game survey, a move that often signals upcoming crossover content. Pocketpair's John "Bucky" Buckley followed up with a playful tweet asking fans which new 1.0 Pals they would want as skins, hinting at serious discussions behind the scenes.
The flood of Fortnite crossovers has reached a saturation point where nearly every major franchise wants a piece of the battle royale. From anime icons to luxury brands, the game has become a marketing platform first and a shooter second. This piece examines whether the endless parade of collaborations actually serves players or simply dilutes the experience.
Epic Games has settled a lawsuit with former contractor Hayden Cohen, who leaked unannounced Fortnite collaborations with Minecraft, Ben 10, and Game of Thrones. The settlement restricts Cohen's access to Epic's confidential information. Fortnite's security measures against leaks are reinforced through this action.
Milly Alcock, star of the live-action Supergirl series, shares her delightful reaction upon seeing her character's Fortnite skin. The collaboration brings the iconic DC heroine into the popular battle royale game. Alcock's response highlights the thrilling crossover between gaming and television.
Sjoerd De Jong, a renowned Unreal Engine expert and former lead evangelist, has departed Epic Games after 12 years, citing the industry's approach to a pivotal moment. De Jong's journey with Unreal Engine spans 27 years, from modding the original 1998 FPS at 15 to leading its global adoption. His departure coincides with Epic's unveiling of Unreal Engine 6, focusing on interoperability and generative AI.
The Epic Games Store has revealed a comprehensive 12-month roadmap at Unreal Fest, promising significant improvements including 5x faster boot times, user-written reviews, and a ground-up launcher redesign. Aiming to address long-standing criticisms, these updates target a more competitive stance against Steam. The overhaul comes after years of struggling to match Steam's feature set despite launching in 2018 with attractive developer economics.
Vampire Survivors' crossover with Fortnite is under review following Epic's reveal of generative AI usage in game development, sparking mixed community reactions. The move comes as Epic highlights AI's role in speeding up content creation, despite recent layoffs. Fans praise Poncle's cautious stance.
A potential crossover between Vampire Survivors and Fortnite is under review due to Epic's increased use of generative AI in game development. Vampire Survivors developer Poncle expressed uncertainty over the collaboration following Epic's announcement. The move could potentially impact other indie developer partnerships with Fortnite.
Fortnite OG's The Unvaulting Event kicks off on Sunday, June 14, at 10:55am PT, bringing a community-driven item unvaulting process and temporary map changes until June 24. Players can vote for one of six classic items to return to the loot pool. Get ready to shape the game's direction with your vote.
Discover how to acquire Nova Crystals in Fortnite Droid Tycoon, the special currency for unlocking core upgrades, workshop improvements, cosmetic assets, and iconic Droids like BB-8 and Mister Bones. Earn them through daily quests or the rewarding yet risky Super Rebirth system. Maximize your Tycoon's potential with these rare crystals.
