No Sony Characters in Fortnite's Big Gaming Celebration Season
Fortnite's upcoming season will feature 32-bit gaming nostalgia, but Sony characters are notably absent.
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Source diversity sample: VICE · Game Informer · The Verge · IGN · Video Games Chronicle · Push Square.
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Fortnite's Chapter 7 Season 4 will celebrate iconic 32-bit gaming characters. The season will include crossovers with Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat, Sora, Crash, Spyro, Mega Man, and Persona. The absence of Sony characters is notable. The Verge, VICE, Game Informer, IGN, Video Games Chronicle and Push Square all confirm the inclusion of non-Sony characters. Push Square is the only outlet to mention the absence of Sony characters.
The reason for Sony's absence is not specified. The Verge, IGN and Video Games Chronicle all confirm the inclusion of Sonic the Hedgehog, a Sega character. The Verge and IGN both confirm the inclusion of Mario Kart and Mortal Kombat, which are Nintendo and Midway properties, respectively. The Verge, IGN and Video Games Chronicle all confirm the inclusion of Sora, a Square Enix character. The Verge, IGN and Video Games Chronicle all confirm the inclusion of Crash, Spyro, Mega Man, and Persona, which are Vivendi, Activision, Capcom and Atlus properties, respectively.
The Verge, IGN and Video Games Chronicle all confirm the inclusion of 8 new Fortnite sprites for the season. The Verge, IGN and Video Games Chronicle all confirm the inclusion of a 32-bit theme for the season. The Verge, IGN and Video Games Chronicle all confirm the inclusion of a Battle Pass trailer for the season.
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Coverage (7)
- Fortnite Override Battle Pass Trailer Confirms Final Chapter 7 Season 4 Skins VICE · 1d ago
- Fortnite's Upcoming Season Includes Crossovers With Iconic Games Game Informer · 1d ago
- Sonic is coming to Fortnite. The Verge · 1d ago
- Fortnite Goes 32-Bit to Reveal New Gaming Legend Season With Legally Distinct Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat Parodies, Plus Actual Sonic the Hedgehog IGN · 1d ago
- 8 New Fortnite Sprites Revealed for Chapter 7 Season 4 VICE · 1d ago
- Fortnite officially reveals Sora, Crash, Spyro, Mega Man, Persona and other gaming crossovers for its next season Video Games Chronicle · 1d ago
- No Sony Characters in Fortnite's Big Gaming Celebration Season Push Square · 1d ago
The obvious questions
Which characters are included in Fortnite's Chapter 7 Season 4?
The season will feature Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat, Sora, Crash, Spyro, Mega Man, and Persona.
Why are Sony characters absent from Fortnite's Chapter 7 Season 4?
The reason for Sony's absence is not specified.
What is the theme of Fortnite's Chapter 7 Season 4?
The season will have a 32-bit gaming nostalgia theme.
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