Highlights

  • Fortnite's Fallout crossover is likely to be a crowdpleaser, merging the post-apocalyptic themes of the new season and Bethesda's franchise seamlessly.
  • Power armor worn by the series' Brotherhood of Steel knights is confirmed for the event, with a new POI and other cosmetics feeling like legitimate possibilities.
  • While it remains to be seen if content based on the Amazon series will be included, fans would surely love to fight around the island while dressed like Lucy and The Ghoul.

The consistent crossover events that Fortnite has with other massive franchises have played a huge role in the battle royale's continued success, and its recently announced Fallout crossover may just be one of its most exciting. While the core themes and gameplay of both franchises may seem worlds apart at first glance, Fortnite has proven that it can adapt its experience to accommodate other IPs without losing its spark.

Of course, Fortnite has a lot of Fallout-inspired mechanics to take inspiration from with a crossover, thanks to the Bethesda franchise's long gaming history and more recent live-action success. While exact details about the crossover's content have not been confirmed yet, past events and the most recognizable elements of Fallout give a great idea of what fans should expect to see when the crossover event launches.

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Fortnite's Fallout Crossover Will Play to the Strengths of the Games and Show

Epic Games officially announced the upcoming Fallout crossover for Fortnite on May 17, with the event being set to launch alongside the game's Season 3 Chapter 5. It has also been confirmed that Chapter 5 is called Wrecked, possessing a gritty post-apocalyptic theme, making a Fallout crossover an obvious choice for the chapter.

Season 3 Chapter 5, along with the Fallout crossover, will be available in Fortnite from May 24, with advertisements for the event referencing Fallout's iconic Brotherhood of Steel faction. It seems that Fallout-related content will be a core staple of Season 3 Chapter 5, and players may see Brotherhood of Steel knights as hostile NPCs within a brand-new POI for the crossover.

The promotional art for the crossover features a factory-like building that is likely to be this new POI, and players may have to fight their way through the new area for a chance to equip Fallout's iconic power armor. Fortnite has employed similar mechanics in the past, such as Thanos' Infinity Gauntles being a usable weapon, and power armor could easily give players a serious edge in their fight for the top spot, potentially alongside new vehicles.

The Cosmetic Choices For Fortnite's Fallout Crossover Are Obvious

Of course, a huge staple of any Fortnite crossover is its associated cosmetics, and players should expect a wide range of Fallout cosmetic items to release in the coming weeks. The upcoming event will definitely want to capitalize on the recent success of the Fallout TV show, and references to the show will most likely come in cosmetic form as opposed to in-game mechanics. Fortnite skins for characters such as The Ghoul, Lucy MacLean, and Maximus are all possible for to the Fallout crossover, with other things like Vertibird gliders possibly being available.

The T-60 Power Armor has already been revealed for Fortnite, and the suits are shown with various colors and patterns, suggesting that there will be alternate styles available so that players can customize their armor a bit.

The hopes for Fortnite's upcoming Fallout crossover are already high due to how popular the Bethesda IP is at the moment, and its content will fit perfectly with the apocalyptic themes of Wrecked. While more details concerning the event will be made clear in the coming days, power armor being confirmed is a good starting point, with special POIs and a ton of other cosmetics seeming likely come May 24.