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Endnight Announces ‘The Forest’ to Release April 30th
Yes Virginia, it’s been a long wait for Endnight Games to finally get The Forest out of Early Access. And true to their word, the team have announced that the full 1.0 game will released April 30. As a result, the release will also be accompanied by a price increase (from $14.99 to $19.99 USD).
For those that need a refresher (because hey, the game’s been in development for quite a long while), The Forest casts you as the lone survivor of a plane crash, trapped on an island full of mutant cannibals. In order to survive, you’ll need to chop down trees for firewood, catch food, build shelters and traps, fight the cold, and explore a network of underground caves and lakes. The cannibals are a ferocious bunch, and taking on multiple mutants at the same time is suicide, so think smart. And for those players who just want to drink in the scenery (admittedly, I do that from time to time), there’s also a peaceful mode for those wanting a less horrifying experience.
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.