Are there any Fortnite lovers? If yes, then you won’t be short of some rousing news and fresh additions worth checking out. To be more specific, the recent month was a notable one for Fortnite as it was full of various announcements – from new Battle Pass skins for the approaching seasons to multiple unexpected surprises. However, the most massive and spine-tingling reveal was the addition of characters from The Incredibles to the game. The broadly-known superhero animated franchise is the latest Disney property to join the world of Battle Royale.
The recent D23 expo confirmed that The Incredibles are coming to Fortnite, which successfully marks the first-ever collaboration with Pixar, the famous animation studio. This means that players will soon see the superhero family in-game, including Mr. and Mrs. Incredible and the popular Frozone. Plus, these new additions will hugely impact the betting market, and major bookies will bring more competitive eSports odds and options to bettors. The release also ties in with the announcement of a third film in the franchise.
This announcement was more of a teaser than an immediate release of the skins. So, what can we expect, and which characters will fill the rows of Fortnite?
A Deeper Look at Epic Games and Disney Collaboration
As mentioned, Epic Games has revealed that skins featuring classic Disney villains and The Incredibles will be coming to Fortnite later this year.
Right after Fortnite became a global sensation with Battle Royale in 2017, it became known for its extensive number of crossovers with almost every brand, series, and IP imaginable. While Epic is open to adding a lot of different collaborations, Disney is clearly their favorite partner. From Star Wars and Marvel to Pirates of the Caribbean and Jack Skellington, Disney is all over Fortnite.
It’s been clear for some time that Fortnite favors Disney, but it was officially confirmed last year when Disney invested $1.5 billion into the game. We’re now starting to see the results of that investment, with the first big reveal at D23.
When Should You Wait For the Incredibles?
As far as we know, The Incredibles characters are set to appear in Fortnite this fall. However, no specific date has been given yet. While it’s not an exact week, fall is the general timeframe we have.
These skins will likely be added during the next season, which spans most of the fall and gives players plenty of time to see them in the Item Shop.
The Incredibles Characters You Will See in Fortnite
The first group of characters introduced for the collaboration are three classic Disney villains — Maleficent, Captain Hook, and Cruella de Vil — set to arrive “this Fall.” They have been given a unique, slightly more realistic, and rugged look for Fortnite.
Following the Disney villains reveal, it was also announced that the first Pixar characters coming to Fortnite would be Elastigirl, Mr. Incredible, and Frozone from The Incredibles. These characters will look just like they do in the movies, suggesting that Pixar’s designs will stay true to their original appearance.
What Else to Expect?
The Incredibles won’t be the only crossover from the Pixar world coming to Fortnite. As Fortnite and Disney continue their partnership, we’ll likely see more collaborations in the future. Pixar has many iconic franchises that could fit well in Fortnite.
For example, with the game’s focus on cars and Rocket Racing, a crossover with “Cars” seems possible. It will let players drive as Lightning McQueen. Before Rocket Racing, such a crossover might have been too tricky.
Epic Games might also consider adding characters from “Monsters Inc.” “Toy Story,” “Inside Out,” and more. While some Pixar movies might be challenging to adapt to Fortnite, many would be a great fit. The Incredibles collaboration is expected to be released later this year.
Final Notes
Disney and Fortnite are expected to collaborate frequently in the coming years, possibly including Pixar brands. The two companies already have a strong partnership, with several Star Wars characters appearing in the game and Marvel characters featured in the upcoming battle pass, along with a special event every May for Star Wars Day. And since Pixar is also under the Disney umbrella, it’s now officially joining Fortnite. And as we can guess from these announcements, this is just the start of their collaboration.
