Fortnite Users Can Now Access Avengers Weapons
Riley von Niessen — April 29, 2019 — Tech
References: engadget
With the introduction of the v8.50 update, Fortnite users can celebrate the premiere of 'Avengers: Endgame' with a series of Avengers weapons.
The in-game weapon expansions come with a series of other Marvel-themed additions, with Fortnite players now able to take part in missions where they're either on Thanos' side, or are dedicated to opposing him. When users are spawned, they're automatically assigned to a side, which will decide which powers and Avengers weapons they'll receive.
Throughout the Endgame event, users on Thanos' side are tasked with locating six Infinity Stones: the Mind, Power, Reality, Soul, Space, and Time Gems that appear in the Marvel comics and Avengers movie. Finding the Infinity Stones will unlock different features, and allow the user to grow more powerful so that they can take control. Those assigned to the Hero side are tasked with locating the Avengers weapons, stopping Thanos' side from finding all of the Infinity Stones, and destroying the supervillian.
Image Credit: Epic Games
The in-game weapon expansions come with a series of other Marvel-themed additions, with Fortnite players now able to take part in missions where they're either on Thanos' side, or are dedicated to opposing him. When users are spawned, they're automatically assigned to a side, which will decide which powers and Avengers weapons they'll receive.
Throughout the Endgame event, users on Thanos' side are tasked with locating six Infinity Stones: the Mind, Power, Reality, Soul, Space, and Time Gems that appear in the Marvel comics and Avengers movie. Finding the Infinity Stones will unlock different features, and allow the user to grow more powerful so that they can take control. Those assigned to the Hero side are tasked with locating the Avengers weapons, stopping Thanos' side from finding all of the Infinity Stones, and destroying the supervillian.
Image Credit: Epic Games
Trend Themes
1. In-game Collaborations - With the success of Fortnite's Avengers-themed event, other games may seek to partner with popular franchises to offer similar in-game collaborations.
2. Gamification of Media - Bringing elements from popular movies and comic books into games may be an effective way to engage audiences and promote media franchises.
3. Personalized Gaming Experience - Automatically assigning players to a side based on their user information may be the beginning of more personalized gaming experiences catered to individual preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry could benefit from partnering with popular media franchises as a way to engage audiences and offer unique experiences.
2. Film and TV Industry - Collaborating with game developers to bring elements of popular media franchises into games could boost the success and exposure of film and TV shows.
3. Marketing and Advertising Industry - Creating branded in-game collaborations could be a creative and effective way for marketers and advertisers to reach their target audience.
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