Fortnitehas made a habit of unexpected partnerships leading to unorthodox content, and the latest rumor points to yet another gaming powerhouse. If the recent rumors of an upcomingFortniteandMariocollab are true, it may open the door for more Nintendo additions as well.
Fortnitefans were treated to a very unusual rumor in the past weeks after leaker iFireMonkey supposedly uncovered an unused asset within the game.In a tweet, he revealed an image of the question mark block from theMariofranchise, saying “Random flipbook asset for some type of vehicle cosmetic,” later adding that the file name is “MC Block.” Fans were quick to jump to conclusions that the asset must be for someupcomingMariocrossover withFortnite, though nothing pointing that way has been revealed by Epic Games. Of course, leaks and rumors should always be approached with caution, but, ifMariocontent is on the way toFortnite, it might pave the way for more Nintendo franchises to join the fun.
Epic Has Expressed Interest in a Nintendo Partnership in the Past
Part of the reason this rumor has been so quick to take off is the history between Epic and Nintendo. Apparently, the two companies have been in communication before, withEpic expressing interest in Nintendo crossover content. Although no deal was able to be made at the time, the leaked vehicle asset has fans hoping that the two were able to come to an agreement after more negotiations. If true, theMariocrossover would be the first Nintendo partnership added toFortnite, but it would be a shame to end the cross-promotion there. With the vast history of Nintendo properties to work with,Fortnitecould add untold new content based on the gaming giant.
Metroid’s Samus Should Join Battle Royale
If the idea of Nintendo content inFortnitesounds familiar, it may be because of the planned, but ultimately scrapped,Metroidcrossover. As the story goes,Epic wanted to add Samus as aFortniteskinaround 2020. This was when the franchise was just beginning to add other gaming icons as playable skins, such as Kratos and Master Chief, so it inquired with Nintendo about including the famed bounty hunter in the mix. Originally, Nintendo was interested, but the deal fell through when Epic couldn’t offer console exclusivity to the character. If the Mario deal goes through, perhaps the two could revisit Samus’ inclusion as well. After all, aMetroidback bling or glider would be a great addition to any loadout.
Nintendo’s History with Guns
For those wondering why the first Nintendo content inFortnitewould be a vehicle cosmetic rather than a playable skin or weapon, it’s important to remember the company’s family-friendly reputation. Nintendo has always viewed itself as a developer who creates games for the whole family, taking pride in bringing people together through gaming. As such, most of its games don’t feature overt violence. Because of this, even if theMariocrossover is real, it’s unlikely that Nintendo will allow him to be seen holding a gun inFortnite.
It’s admittedly a strange image that just doesn’t fit with Nintendo’s reputation. However, there are Nintendo characters who do use firearms.MetroidandStar Foxare early examples, and recently, Nintendo has explored the shooter genre with theSplatoonseries. Any characters from those IPs might fit well among theFortniteroster. There may even be the chance of their weapons, or even the old-school NES zapper, appearing as a mythic weapon at some point in the future.
New Game Modes
AsFortnitehas expanded, it has gained new modes, like the zero build mode, as well as the racing and rhythm games added last year. With rumors thatmore game mopeds are being added toFortnite, it’s worth considering that Nintendo could contribute to those as well. Some have theorized that the vehicle customization might indicate that aMarioKart-themedmode may be on the way. If that’s the case, then the sky’s the limit on whatFortnitecould include next, even some of Nintendo’s most heavily guarded characters.
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