Earlier this year, Disney and Epic Games announced a brand partnership that promised major collaborations between Fortnite and the entertainment company. At last night’s D23 Disney Experiences Showcase, fans got their first taste of the partnership.
What happens:
- Disney Parks Blog has given a detailed insight into all the announcements for Fortnite at D23: The ultimate Disney fan event.
- During the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at the Honda Center, Disney Leaders from Walt Disney Animation, Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm and Wonder The studios took the stage to share their vision of what is possible in the entertainment universe that Epic Games is creating with Disney.
- Last night’s panel was also streamed exclusively on the battle royale game, providing Fortnite fans with the perfect place to catch all the amazing reveals.
- First, Jennifer Lee, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, took the stage and announced that a series of Disney villain skins would be coming to Fortnite this fall.
- Afterwards, Pete Doctor, CCO of Pixar, announced that content from the animation studios will be included in the game for the first time. Later this fall, new skins will be released, inspired by The Incredibles will show off their super suits.
- star Warswhich has been involved in several collaborations with the game, announced that new IG-11 and Moff Giddeon skins, as well as dynamic Grogu back bling, will be released next week.
- Marvel had the most epic announcement of the night! During an in-game crossover event, the current Fortnite season saw its grand finale. The power of Pandora’s Box has resurfaced, and with it comes a brand new Marvel-themed Fortnite season.
- Starting Friday, August 16, the story continues in Chapter 5, Season 4: Absolute Doom. The new season includes the Fantastic Four Supervillain Doctor Doom. Check out the trailer below:
- If you missed the premiere of Disney Horizons Live from D23 Island in Fortnite, you can still visit the island until August 16th using the code 7908-6413-2516.
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