The Nintendo eShop has just added even more force to the rumored Marvel and Fortnite teaming up for a season-long collaborative effort for the next season of the hit battle royale. The rumor mill started picking up steam after data miner Hypex tweeted that a source told them the collaboration could happen for Chapter 2 Season 4.
Earlier today, an image appeared on the Korean Nintendo eShop that showed the Fortnite logo superimposed over Thor's eyes, with a shape in the background consisting of a photo of the night sky that could, if we squint , reminiscent of the massive head of Marvel villain Galactus. While it was quickly pulled from the store, Fortnite Leaker FortTory managed to grab the image.
The new season is set to take place on August 27, and rumors that it will have a full Marvel theme and a Marvel-themed Battle Pass continue to grow with each passing day. Exactly how big the collaboration might be remains to be seen, and it's worth bearing in mind that these are just rumors, with no official communication from Epic about it.
Many players also seem to be trying to decide if collaboration on such a level is a good idea. Some are pointing to the potential for a Battle Pass filled with Marvel-related skins, while others are already mourning the loss of all Fortnite storyline development and lore.
At Gamepur's offices, we're waiting to see how it all pans out. If anyone wanted to pull off a collaboration like this, it would be Epic. The company has an established history of working with Marvel on previous events and in-game content. It's perhaps a bit unfortunate that something of this magnitude is happening as Apple and Google remove Fortnite from their stores, preventing many players having fun.
