Disney Characters Join Fortnite In Latest Collaboration With Epic Games - Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)

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Epic Games is expanding its popular battle royale game Fortnite through a new collaboration with The Walt Disney Company DIS, which will introduce a variety of characters from Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar. The collaboration was announced at the Disney Experiences Showcase during D23 2024. Starting on August 12, Fortnite players will see the arrival of characters from The Mandalorian, including Grogu. See Also: Disney’s ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Hits $1B, D23 Unveils New Sequels, Theme Park Expansions: Can Disney Stock Rebound In 2024? The collaboration will continue with the launch of Chapter 5 Season 4: “Absolute Doom” on August 16, featuring Marvel's Doctor Doom and other characters such as Cable, Cyclops, Rogue, Jubilee, and Colossus from the X-Men, as well as Mysterio from Spider-Man. The season will also include new cosmetics and weapons inspired by characters like Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther and Sabretooth. Disney’s involvement in Fortnite extends beyond Marvel. Later this fall, the game will feature several well-known Disney villains, including Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, and Captain Hook. Additionally, Pixar’s superhero family, the Incredibles, will be introduced, with players gaining access to content focused on Mr. and Mrs. Incredible and Frozone. This update follows Disney’s acquisition of a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games in March. The introduction of Disney characters to Fortnite is one of the first major outcomes of this collaboration, and more content is expected to follow. It's time for the heroes' journey. And the enemies' Absolute Doom. Save the day starting August 16th! @FortniteGame pic.twitter.com/xvlPwjN2hi — Marvel Games (@MarvelGames) August 11, 2024 Read Next: