Online battle royale titleFortnitehas previously added a number of popular video game characters as in-game skins that players can earn, purchase, and equip. Some characters even receive tie-in weapons and vehicles based on iconic items from their games. Fans ofFortniteare always eagerly awaiting possible news and rumors about which characters might be added to the game next. Now, one rumor indicates the potential leak of a character from the latest installment in a popular series.
Fortniterecently launched the third chapter of its second season, highlighting “Resistance” as its overall theme. So far, several new skins and characters have been announced, primarily via the game’s Battle Pass subscription service.Characters being added toFortnitein Season 2 Chapter 3include newMarvelcrossovers such as Prowler and Dr. Strange, the latter of whom is debuting in the game as a tie-in with the upcoming filmDr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.However, these Marvel heroes and villains may not be the only additions toFortnitein the near future.
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Twitter user Shiina, a regular source of rumors and leaks related toFortnite,has reported that, according to an unnamed but supposedly credible leaker, Eivor will be one of the next characters appearing in the battle royale game. Eivor is the playable character ofAssassin’s Creed Valhalla,the latest title in Ubisoft’s ongoing stealth-action seriesAssassin’s Creed.Eivor is not the onlyAssassin’s Creedcharacter rumored to be coming to the game, as a previous leak indicated that an outfit based onEzio Auditore, the protagonist ofAssassin’s Creed 2and its sequels, will also be appearing.
The leak did not reveal when Eivor would be debuting, whether players would be getting vehicles or weapons themed afterAssassin’s Creed,or even which version of Eivor’s customizable gender will appear in the game. Shiina’s Tweet only mentioned the female version of Eivor, including specifically using the surname Varinsdottir, so it is possible that the male Eivor will not be making an appearance. Regardless, characters from theAssassin’s Creedfranchise make an excellent choice for the theme of “Resistance,” with Eivor, in particular, standing against gods themselves in the recently releasedDawn of Ragnarokdownloadable content.
Unfortunately, the Tweet referencing the Eivor rumor did not include any leaked information aboutwhen building will return toFortnite.Building, a game mechanic which has been present sinceFortnitefirst launched in 2017, was removed earlier in the season in order to allow players to focus on mastering newly implemented movement mechanics such as sprinting and mantling. However, while the leak did not mention building, other rumors have indicated that a building-free optional mode may be permanently implemented into the game.
Fortniteis currently available for Android, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
