Particulars of Fortnite’s highly-anticipated South Park crossover have popped up on-line, with a leaked trailer revealing a first in-game take a look at Stan, Kyle, Kenny, Cartman and Butters.
All 5 of the characters shall be obtainable as skins, albeit in mech-like fits just like how Fortnite has beforehand included different characters of shorter stature (Bart and Lisa Simpson have been dealt with equally, as was Rick from Rick and Morty).
The trailer additionally reveals off a number of South Park gadgets obtainable to wield, such as The Stick of Reality and a field of Tacky Poofs, which look to be a well being consumable. An space of the present Fortnite Chapter 7 battle royale Island has additionally been reskinned, with the present Wonkeeland theme park now remodelled as “Cartmanland.”
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One remaining addition to the trailer is the reveal of Towelie, who appears to be like set to be the newest in Fortnite’s rising line of pet-like Sidekicks. The absorbant accent follows earlier licensed Sidekicks such as Groot and Spongebob Squarepants.
The trailer concludes with a participant selecting up the Stick of Future — one thing that prompts a lightning bolt-like impact. Earlier leaks have prompt this merchandise will permit gamers to manage the form of Fortnite’s battle royale storm, although this at present stays unconfirmed.
One other unknown factor is how this crossover shall be monetized. Unconfirmed leaks have lengthy pointed to the occasion that includes its personal premium mini battle move — one thing that Fortnite has supplied beforehand, although not lately. (Specifically it’s going to be fascinating to see if this mini battle move is obtainable free to Fortnite Crew subscribers, since the membership has beforehand boasted of together with each battle move inside its price.)
What else is perhaps included in this South Park crossover? Will Devil flip up? How about Donald Trump and his child? For now, all Fortnite has formally confirmed is that the occasion will start this Friday, January 9. Keep tuned for extra then.
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