Fortnite's Mario crossover is rumored to be the tip of the iceberg

Fortnite has a habit of unexpected partnerships leading to out-of-the-box content, and the latest rumors point to another powerhouse in the games. If the recent rumors about the upcoming Fortnite and Mario collaborations are true, it could also open the door to new Nintendo additions.

Fortnite In recent weeks, fans have been hit with some very unusual rumors after an iFireMonkey leak allegedly revealed an unused asset in the game. On Twitter, he showed an image of a question mark block with Mario franchise, saying “Random flipbook for some type of car cosmetic”, later adding that the file name is “MC Block”. Fans were quick to conclude that the asset must be for something future Mario crossover with Fortnitethough Epic Games hasn't revealed anything of the sort. Of course, you should always approach leaks and rumors with caution, but if Mario content is on its way to Fortnitethis could pave the way for more Nintendo franchises to join the fun.

Epic has previously expressed interest in partnering with Nintendo

One of the reasons these rumors spread so quickly is the history between Epic and Nintendo. Apparently, the two companies have communicated in the past, with Epic expressing interest in Nintendo crossover content. Although no deal could be reached at the time, fans are hoping that after more negotiations they were able to come to an agreement. If true, then Mario the crossover will be Nintendo's first added partnership Fortnitebut it would be a shame to stop the cross-promotion there. With an extensive history of Nintendo properties to work with, Fortnite can add countless new content based on the gaming giant.

Samus from Metroid is set to join Battle Royale

If the idea of ​​Nintendo's content Fortnite sounds familiar, it may be due to a planned but ultimately canceled Metroid crossover. According to the story, Epic wanted to add Samus as a character Fortnite skin around 2020. This was when the franchise was just starting to add other gaming icons as in-game skins, such as Kratos and Master Chief, so it approached Nintendo about including the famous bounty hunter in the mix. Nintendo was initially interested, but the deal fell through when Epic failed to offer the character console exclusivity. If the Mario deal goes through, they might be able to reconsider the inclusion of Samus as well. Because a Metroid A bling back or glider would be a great addition to any loadout.

Nintendo's history with guns

For those wondering why Nintendo's first content in the Fortnite would be vehicle cosmetics rather than skins or playable weapons, it's important to remember the company's family-friendly reputation. Nintendo has always considered itself a developer that creates games for the whole family and prides itself on bringing people together through games. As such, most games are free of overt violence. Because of this, even if Mario the crossover is real, it's unlikely Nintendo will let you see him with a gun Fortnite.

It's definitely a weird image that just doesn't live up to Nintendo's reputation. However, there are Nintendo characters that use firearms. Metroid and Star Fox are early examples, and Nintendo has recently explored the shooter genre with Splatoon series. Any characters from these IP addresses can fit nicely in between Fortnite list. There may even be a chance that their weapon, or even the old-school NES Zapper, will appear as a mythic weapon at some point in the future.

New game modes

How Fortnite expanded, it got new modes like zero build mode and racing and rhythm games added last year. With rumors that new mopeds are being added to the game Fortniteit should be considered that Nintendo may also contribute to them. Some theorize that vehicle customization may mean that a Mario Card-thematic regime may be on the way. If so, the sky is the limit Fortnite may include the following, even some of Nintendo's most protected characters.