Fans of both Fortnite and Marvel's pantheon of heroes are in luck as the comic book publisher announces a new crossover series that will see the two worlds collide.
Fortnite X Marvel: Zero War will pit iconic heroes like Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron-Man and Shuri against the zany characters of Epic Games' hyper-successful battle royale game. Spanning five issues, the story will focus on the quest to discover a crystallized fragment of the Zero Point, a powerful artifact that could end the never-ending war plaguing the Island. To secure their prize and save the day, the heroes will need to cross dimensions while also holding off the sinister Imagined Order, a task which will prove easier said than done.
Penned by veteran Marvel writer Christos Gage (Spider-Geddon, Avengers Academy) and Epic Games' Chief Creative Officer Donald Mustard, Fortnite X Marvel: Zero War will also feature art by Sergio Davila (Captain Marvel). While the story itself may be exciting for fans looking to further explore Fortnite's ever-growing world, the comics will also include exclusive codes that can be used to redeem in-game cosmetics. It's currently unknown what specific items will be unlocked but gamers can likely expect new outfits, gliders and pick-axes.
"At its heart, the series is an adventure story, with characters from both universes coming together to go on a treasure hunt into the deepest, darkest depths of the Marvel Universe," said Marvel Comics editor Alanna Smith. "Donald Mustard and Christos Gage have such a deep love for both Fortnite and Marvel, and Sergio Davíla is turning in some absolutely unreal pages. Having the amazing Leinil Francis Yu on main covers and a killer lineup of Marvel artists on variants has been a real gift as well."
This isn't the first time Fortnite has teamed up with a major comic book publisher. DC Comics collaborated with the game in the hit 2021 series Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point. Spanning six issues, the story follows the Dark Knight as he's sucked through a crack in time and space, ultimately finding his way to Island. While he struggles to remember his past, Batman must work together with the Island's fighters to solve the puzzle of this mysterious world and uncover the truth behind the powerful Zero Point.
Fortnite X Marvel: Zero War #1 hits shelves in June.
Source: Marvel