Four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles In Fortnite

Cowabunga, dudes and dudettes! 2023 was a wild year for TMNT with the release of their new cinematic origin known as “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” and some crossovers in Fall Guys, Minecraft, and Street Fighter 6 [16] [18] [22] [23]! In the first half of 2024, the heroism of Leonardo, the leader, Raphael, the tough guy, Donatello, the genius and Michelangelo, the party animal is welcomed to the world of Fortnite [6] [7] [9]. But before that, it was confirmed that there might be an even bigger crossover in Fortnite with various Disney stars after a deal was made between Disney and Epic Games [5]. Yes, Fortnite: Battle Royale may have been given some flak for overreliance on crossover events and some have made less sense than others [31], but I still sense some potential in a crossover with TMNT as iconic as they are and there have been some crossovers in Fortnite: Battle Royale that were quite memorable to me and many others. As Disney devotees dive into the sixth season of Disney Speedstorm [15] [32], let us sharpen our katanas in preparation to kick some bad guy butt and rock and roll with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [6] [7] [9]!

Very interesting auditory choice in the cinematic trailer inspired by Dynamite Dance, an animated short starring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd if you ask me [7] [26]. Reflecting on last year’s crossovers [27] [28] [29], some of us have suspected a collaboration with Fortnite would occur eventually [6] [7] [9]. [7]

And as always, Master Splinter and April O’Neil deserve the praise they get for their supporting roles throughout the years [18] [23]. [6]

During the new event, the turtles appear in three modes; Fortnite: Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite and Fortnite Festival [6] [9]. In all honestly, as overdone a crossover in Fortnite: Battle Royale has been [31] [33] [34] [35], their mightiness in the gameplay is the most faithful to their legacy and would lead to some pretty interesting battles with skins of guest stars from previous events unlocked by fellow Fortnite fighters [6] [9], such as Spider-Man, Deadpool, Kratos, Nathan Drake and Peter Griffin [3] [8] [31] [34] [35]. They and their master look pretty neat in LEGO forms in LEGO Fortnite and it would be interesting to see them strive through a survival sandbox quest [6] [9] [31], which might as well apply to Lara Croft alongside another appearance in Fortnite: Battle Royale in a future event [33]. The concept of the turtles in a band with Master Splinter and April O’Neil brought into action in Fortnite Festival looks quite like a mod in Guitar Hero World Tour: Definitive Edition [6] [9] [11], leading me to wonder who could appear in the mode inspired by the likes of the Guitar Hero series next [31]. Of course, there is nothing wrong with a video game franchise wanting to try something new, even if a new mode would be too dissimilar for a Fortnite fighter’s tastes.

You should have seen that transition from Fortnite: Battle Royale to LEGO Fortnite [6] [9]! [6]

Perhaps the next crossover in Fortnite Festival can feature the interpretation of Barbie from the live-action feminist phenomena that made over a billion dollars at the box office as the team behind its effects recently won the BizBash award for “Best TV or Film Premiere Event” and a collaboration in Fortnite Festival this Summer can honour the film’s first anniversary and the Barbie franchise’s 65^th anniversary [1] [2] [10] [21] [30]. On second thought, if a stake in Epic Games did not get acquired by Disney [5], that would be possible later this year. [6]

Considering how many crossovers there have been throughout the chapters and seasons of Fortnite: Battle Royale, it is understandable why the four noble turtles’ adventures in three Fortnite games are not as surprising as those who feel quite overwhelmed by the reliance on so many crossovers to stay hip [6] [7] [9] [31]. Nonetheless, some originally can always peep from the sewers of production as the animated series that is a spin-off of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem titled “Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” will premiere on Paramount+ the Summer after the premiere of Knuckles on the same streaming platform this April [12] [17]. As for the turtles’ special guest appearances in Fortnite: Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite and Fortnite Festival [6] [7] [9], they are sure to help some gamers come out of their shells (that hopefully have not been jumped on by a red-hatted plumber or his brother) until near the end of this month [6] [13] [14]. In the meantime, the goal is the collect Ooze to gain items through the Free Rewards Track [6], so try your best if you consider yourself a fan of TMNT, Fortnite fighter! Anyone for pizza later?

Whether the game based on the comic book miniseries known as “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin” will be sadly cancelled or not [19] [20] [25], let us hope for the best for the innocent people affected by the hackers and the job losses within the uproar in the gaming industry last year and the beginning of this one [20] [32]. [19]

Teenage Mutant Fortnite Turtles! Teenage Mutant Fortnite Turtles! Teenage Mutant Fortnite Turtles! Rock ‘n’ roll or battle! LEGO power [22]! [6]

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