Fortnite is being used as another platform to promote upcoming events related to major Disney properties like Marvel. The community was expecting a collaboration between the game and Marvel, and recent leaks have backed up that claim as new leaks are making the rounds on social media.
Disney is on the offensive and has enough content to capture the interest of the casual audience and grab the attention of the community. Major pop culture franchises like star Wars and Marvel have been seen in the live service game, but never to this extent, and fans are more than excited.
Leaks have surfaced about a new Fortnite in-game item shop section and they are great
Large companies think outside the box and benefit from partnerships with Epic Games for the portrayal of iconic characters. Recent leaks suggest several collaborations with various franchises in Fortnite like Marvel’s X-Men And Dragon Ball Characters will be available in the game’s item shop soon.
Disney will be hosting an upcoming expo showcasing new projects from various franchises, and rumors suggest the brand isn’t holding back on content. Leaks suggest the company will leverage its partnership with Epic Games by releasing an exclusive category for Disney-owned products.
RUMOR: FIRST LOOK AT AN UPCOMING DISNEY ITEM SHOP 🔥
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If this is true, this update may be announced tomorrow at D23! pic.twitter.com/7HPxUGiaUr
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) 9 August 2024
The developers benefited from the success of Marvel Studios. Deadpool and Wolverine and presented new cosmetic items inspired by the film. It would be unwise to think that Disney would not count on the gaming industry to highlight that this year’s D23 could be the right move to promote certain franchises.
It is impossible to predict what other surprises will be revealed in a few hours. But the gaming community is already expecting Fortnite will play an important role in how the company uses its core franchises, and perhaps a dedicated tab in the item shop indicates that it will be updated occasionally.
This year’s D23 could open a permanent Fortnite Marvel Store
It was only a matter of time before Epic Games got ahead of itself with the solid foundation it had built with Disney and Marvel. Recent efforts to encourage collaborations and crossovers with its characters have been well received, as Wolverine’s Weapon X skin.
The positive response proves that the community likes this kind of content and it would be wise to continue the series as long as possible. Setting up a Disney store in the game will make it easier and more convenient for players.
It would be a brilliant move to achieve the widest possible reach, and live service games are all the rage these days and are the perfect distribution system for new content.
Fans are eagerly awaiting this year’s D23, and it’s inspiring to see Disney making an effort to engage the gaming community through this collaboration. The future looks bright for both sides.
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