It's here, it's real
Fortnite is no stranger to hosting unusual events. From concerts to movies, the atmosphere of the game has been fundamentally tied to modern culture. But that... that's something else. Fortnite now hosts a Among Us-style social deduction game. If you've ever played Among Us, or seen any of the many videos of others playing it, you should feel right at home in its paranoid mental battleground. and chaotic.
If you're just here for Fortnite Imposters news, you can check out their official site or just blind jump in. After all, the game is free and the game mode is live as we speak. No, this article will be about something much darker. If you were in tune with internet culture when Among Us first exploded, you might already have flashbacks to the incessant references and this form following you everywhere you looked. If this sounds familiar, read on. We will find out if these fears are justified in this hyper-serious and totally professional analysis.
Among Us memes are on the decline, slowly falling out of favor over time but never really dying. A revival is certainly in the cards, but he would need outside help to reclaim his throne. Fortnite is a bit older and never reached the same heights as Among Us, but has remained a big part of gaming culture and discussion since its explosive rise to fame. A merger of the two could certainly provide the help Among Us needs, but is Fortnite the right candidate?
A few possibilities exist:
Maybe it's just a flash in the pan. People will say "oh haha, Fortnite + Among Us meme funny yes", do a few memes for you to stumble upon and then move on. Historically, this is the cycle for most great Fortnite stories: few people reference Ariana Grande's concert, but it happened earlier this month. The existence of the game mode in Fortnite will certainly increase the visibility of Among Us, but Fortnite alone cannot give the meme staying power. Among Us has undeniably maintained itself as a semi-relevant cultural item, but if it can only maintain that long-term commitment, a boost is likely to be temporary,
It could also be even less relevant than expected. A merger of two properties forces people to enjoy both ends, and while Among Us memes have certainly carved out their niche, Fortnite hasn't been so lucky. It's possible that the existence of Fortnite may actually diminish the relevance of this meme - assuming the Venn diagram of "Among Us Meme Fans" and "Fortnite Meme Enjoyers" shows that the overlap area is smaller than the Among Us section by itself.
Or, maybe, it's the start of something big. Maybe there will be Easter eggs in the game mode for people to capture, share, and create memes. Maybe the game mode is so nice that it will see another boom on Twitch, which made Among Us grow in the first place. The only way to find out is to play it yourself...
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