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Funcom Reveals Upcoming ‘Mutant Year Zero’ Expansion, “Seed of Evil”
If you’ve enjoyed Funcom and The Bearded Ladies Consulting’s Mutant Year Zero (read our take), then get ready for the game’s upcoming expansion, “Seed of Evil”.
The expansion will hit July 30th, and will feature a new hero in the form of Big Khan the moose. Big Khan is not only skilled at landing critical hits, but features the Ground Pound and Flame Puke abilities to aid players in diversifying their strategies.
The story for the expansion picks up from the main game, where you must solve the origin of the mysterious roots that have taken over the Ark. Many of the Ark’s inhabitants have been affected by the roots, including the Zone Ghouls. It’s up to your team of stalkers to set things right.
Currently, PC users can pre-order the game on Steam.
In addition to the expansion, Funcom also announced that the Nintendo Switch version has unfortunately been pushed back. Originally scheduled for June 25th, the new release date is now July 30th. It will still include the DLC at launch, however.
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.