Summary

  • Fortnite's success can be attributed to its in-game events and crossover events with other IPs, which draw in a wide range of fans.
  • The upcoming Chapter Five of Fortnite is rumored to introduce a brand-new map, weapon modifications, a first-person mode, and a racing mode with customizable vehicles.
  • The leaked Chapter Five skins, including Peter Griffin and Solid Snake, highlight the game's ability to incorporate culturally impactful media while building its own unique story.

Fortnite has defied a lot of expectations in terms of how it has remained so consistently successful and culturally relevant for so long. While it is common for games to enjoy a brief stint in the limelight, the release has stayed at the top of the competitive battle royale genre for six years.

A huge part of this success can be attributed to the in-game events that Fortnite often introduces, as well as the many crossover events with other IPs that draw in crowds across a wide range of fandoms. With the massively popular Fortnite OG event soon drawing to a close, eyes are already starting to turn towards what will come next for Fortnite, with Chapter Five of the game having a lot of expectations to live up to.

More information is being released about Chapter Five, either through official channels or leaks, and the next batch of skins that will come with Fortnite's Chapter Five have allegedly been revealed. If these skins end up appearing in Fortnite, then they serve as a perfect example of the pull-power and scope of the game that have seen it be so successful over the years.

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Fortnite's Leaked Chapter 5 Skins Are the Game at its Best

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Fortnite recently launched its OG event, which reunited the title with its popular original map and equipment, before rapidly cycling through the many iterations and updates that this map experienced. The Fortnite OG event broke tons of records for the game, including things like concurrent player counts and hours played, leaving many to wonder how Epic Games could possibly follow up on such a success.

With the OG event ending on December 2, the introduction of Chapter Five is expected to be imminent, and it'll supposedly mark a huge change in Fortnite's history through the introduction of a new spate of content. Currently, Chapter Five of Fortnite is rumored to introduce the following content:

  • A brand-new map
  • Weapon modifications as loot
  • A first-person mode
  • A racing mode with customizable vehicles

The Skins of Fortnite Chapter 5 May Steal the Show

Alongside this, of course, will be a brand-new battle pass for players to work through, befit with a wide range of new cosmetics that allegedly include some fascinating crossovers as well as lore-related additions. A recent leaked image of Fortnite's Chapter Five included in-game player models of Family Guy's Peter Griffin and Metal Gear's Solid Snake, sending fans of these franchises into a frenzy.

While Solid Snake makes sense for a Fortnite crossover as an iconic gaming character, Peter Griffin's inclusion in Chapter Five would be the perfect reminder of just how large the pull of Fortnite is. With Family Guy being one of the most successful animated shows of the past 20 years, adding its main character as a Fortnite skin further establishes the game as the go-to medium for some of the most culturally impactful media of recent times.

The appearance of Solid Snake and Peter Griffin in Fortnite Chapter Five is contrasted by a new Jonesy skin, with Agent Jones being at the center of Fortnite's narratives for some time now. This new skin for the character will likely play into the story of Chapter Five, meaning fans will also have a lot to look forward to from a lore perspective. The inbound launch of Fortnite Chapter Five will pull from a range of massively popular franchises while strengthening the story of its own, showcasing just how special the game's formula is in rebuilding itself and appealing to wide audiences.

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Fortnite
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Survival
Battle Royale
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Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
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Released
September 26, 2017
ESRB
T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Epic Games
Publisher(s)
Epic Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
All platforms (except iOS/Mac)
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Number of Players
1-4 players (online)
Genre(s)
Survival, Battle Royale, Shooter, Action, Adventure
Metascore
78
Platforms That Support Crossplay
Mobile, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 players (certain modes)