SUMMARY
- Fortnite set a new precedent in gaming in the previous years with multiple concerts including Eminem and The Weeknd.
- Fortnite gets a $1.5 billion investment from Disney.
Fortnite’s success has touched new heights in the last year. The game managed to set new records for the player count thanks to the OG Season. Last year also saw the expansion of the Epic Games’ universe. Mainly due to its popular game Fortnite, Epic Games has been able to increase its standing in the video game industry.
Epic Games with the help of Fortnite, has collaborated with many organizations in the past few years, including entertainment heavyweights like LEGO, and Sony, as well as celebrities like Eminem.
Epic Games has now collaborated with Walt Disney Co. to increase its portfolio for the Fortnite game. This partnership goes way beyond offering Disney-themed skins for Fortnite and plans to build a vast and comprehensive ecosystem that unites the Fortnite and Disney communities.
Fortnite collaborates with Disney
Epic Games’ new significant partnership plans to work on “all-new games and entertainment universe that will further expand the reach of beloved Disney stories and experiences”. In addition to this multiyear agreement, Disney is giving Epic Games a $1.5 billion investment.
Apart from the fact that the collaboration plans to create a new virtual world, now much is known about it at this point. However, according to a statement by Disney, the plan is to create a “world-class games experience” that will interoperate with Fortnite.
“Now we’re working together to create a long-lasting, transparent, and interoperable ecosystem that will unite the Disney and Fortnite communities,” said Epic CEO about the partnership. Furthermore, Disney CEO Bob Iger described the collaboration as “Disney’s biggest entry ever into the gaming world and offers significant opportunities for growth and expansion.”
The statement goes on to say that, “the new persistent universe will offer a multitude of opportunities for consumers to play, watch, shop, and engage with content, characters, and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, etc.”
This is therefore a huge development for fans of the Fortnite game. Disney’s collaboration with Fortnite along with Epic’s Unreal Engine is set to create an unmatched gameplay experience for the fans. Players will however have to wait for some time to see this collaboration unfold.
Other upcoming Fortnite collaborations
One of the things that makes Epic Games unique is that it regularly collaborates with different intellectual assets, expanding the Fortnite game universe.
Players can expect to see Fortnite join hands with Doctor Who which has been rumored since last year. Accordingly, these rumors had an early 2024 release window for this collaboration, but players may now need to wait a bit longer due to internal conflicts.
Furthermore, on December 15, during an Instagram Live, a new light was thrown on a possible Juice WRLD and Fortnite collaboration. This revelation was made by the late rapper’s manager.
No statements have been made regarding a possible release date yet, although it was announced that the collaboration is “coming soon.” Although no concrete information has surfaced, several players have speculated that Juice WRLD will be the featured rapper at the popular Fortnite Festival.
A new rumor has also surfaced online suggesting the Fortnite might join hands with the popular Power Rangers. Some have also hinted that the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers team may come to Fortnite is some manner.