When Epic Games first releasedFortnitein 2017, it probably couldn’t have anticipated how much of a global phenomenon the title would turn out to be. As an additional game mode quickly developed after the success ofPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds,Fortnite’s Battle Royale became the standout feature of the game and helped to launch it to a level of superstardom within the gaming community. With billions of dollars made and millions of players reached,Fortnitehas been able to capture the culture like never before, and this includes its various crossovers, now including one withMy Hero Academia.
Throughout the years since it was first launched,Fortnitehas evolved, with new mechanics, cosmetics, and customizations to help things feel fresh. Part of these new additions to the base game has involved collaborations with other properties and franchises across multiple media like comic book characters, real-life sports stars, and even other video games. With the most recent collaboration bringing the beloved anime franchiseMy Hero Academiainto the world ofFortnite, it’s worth taking a moment to examine how it stacks up compared to previous crossovers.
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Fortnite’s My Hero Academia Crossover
Officially announced towards the end of last year, fans of bothMy Hero AcademiaandFortnitewere excited to learn that the two seemingly disparate worlds would be colliding. Rumors that the popular manga and anime series would be making its way intoFortniteat some point were started when players spotted an All Might pickaxe in the background of Chapter 4’s cinematic trailer, and the speculation was finally laid to rest in December 2022 afterEpic Games' reveal. Alongside skins inspired byMy Hero Academia, gamers will also be able to use new emotes and other series-specific perks, as well as take part in new activities.
Four Heroes fromMy Hero Academiadebuted inFortnitelast month, with players able to choose skins of series protagonist Deku,their mentor All Might, and classmates Katsuki Bakugo and Ochako Uraraka. OtherFortniteadditions in the December update includedMy Hero Academiaquests in Battle Royale and Zero Build modes, the Hero Training Gym island, All Might Supply Drops, and special items like the Deku’s Glove Emoticon.
Previous Fortnite Collaborations
The substantial addition ofMy Hero Academia-themed content that recently came toFortniteshould help entertain fans of the series and introduce lots of new elements to please fans ofFortniteas well. The sheer number of crossovers thatFortnitehas been able to utilize is pretty impressive, but the range of different franchises and IPs involved is almost unheard of.From Marvel to MarshmelloandStar WarstoJohn Wick, the massive variety when it comes to collaborations shows the undeniable clout thatFortnitewields in modern culture, but some collaborations were definitely better than others.
While a few have been fairly superficial, including nothing but a few cosmetics like skins or gliders for players to enjoy as part of the NFL crossover, others have been a little more extensivelike theNarutoorDragon Ball Zcollaborations. Luckily forMy Hero Academiafans, the most recent collaboration was much more extensive, with mythic items and very on-theme activities with the addition of the Hero Training Gym.My Hero Academia’s world where superpowers are very much a reality fits in perfectly with the chaotic arena ofFortnite, and so it’s good to see Epic Games' dedication to the show through the variety and depth of new aspects that the crossover has introduced.
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