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- Rumors suggest a Metallica concert event in Fortnite’s Battle Royale modes.
- Metallica’s inclusion was hinted in a Fortnite roadmap leak earlier this year.
- Epic Games’ leaks indicate other collaborations, including with Lethal Company and comic book characters.
Fortnite’s Stage Set for Metallica’s Virtual Concert
Fortnite fans are abuzz with the possibility of a live Metallica concert event in the game’s Battle Royale modes. While the current season has been well-received, some players have voiced concerns over the overpowering nature of vehicles.
Speculation about Metallica’s virtual performance was fueled by a significant Fortnite roadmap leak in April, which now coincides with the month of June. The iconic band is also featured on a jam track for the Fortnite Festival and represented on a battle pass skin shirt. A credible leaker, Shiina, has further stoked excitement by suggesting the concert’s potential on Twitter, supported by datamined text files referencing a “Metallica Concert” within the game. This follows previous accurate leaks, such as the introduction of a heavy sniper rifle designed to deal triple damage to vehicles.
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- Image: Key visual for Season 3 of Fortnite Festival.
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- Epic Games’ ‘Fortnite’ faces leaks, including a ‘Lethal Company’ collaboration.
- Marvel characters Wolverine and Deadpool rumored to join ‘Fortnite’ next season.
- ‘The Boys’ crossover with ‘Fortnite’ hinted at by leaker, but may not be soon.
- Epic Games responds to player feedback with vehicle nerfs and potential item returns.
‘Fortnite’ Buzz: Leaks, Rumors, and Game Tweaks
‘Fortnite’ has been at the center of gaming buzz with recent leaks and rumors about new collaborations and character additions.
Ahead of its official announcement, a ‘Lethal Company’ collaboration was leaked, stirring excitement among players. Anticipation grows as Marvel’s Wolverine and Deadpool are rumored to be the next big names to enter the ‘Fortnite’ universe, aligning with an expected Marvel-themed season. Meanwhile, whispers of a crossover with the popular Amazon Prime series ’The Boys’ have surfaced, thanks to insights from a reputable leaker, Nick Baker. Although this collaboration might not materialize for a few years, its mention in a player survey lends credibility to the speculation.
Responding to community feedback, Epic Games has made adjustments to ‘Fortnite’s’ gameplay, particularly concerning the balance of vehicles. Players had voiced concerns over the overpowering nature of modded cars, prompting the reintroduction of Boogie Bombs to counteract vehicular dominance. Further, Epic is rumored to be considering the return of items like the Impulse Grenade, Rift-to-Go, and Mini Crash Pad, as well as potentially unvaulting Dynamite and Shield Breaker EMPs to level the playing field against heavily armed vehicles.
While the community eagerly awaits official announcements, these leaks and rumors keep the ‘Fortnite’ experience fresh and the player base engaged in speculation and discussion.
