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‘The Walking Dead’ Invades ‘Fortnite’ Today as Part of Fortnite Creative [Trailer]
Fortnite has snagged another big name for itself in The Walking Dead, as players can now create islands with assets and content from The Walking Dead Universe using Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and Fortnite Creative. Available today, players and developers can now create using assets that feature the iconic, stylized heavy linework from the comics.
“This collaboration with Fortnite is an incredible opportunity to expand The Walking Dead in ways we’ve never imagined,” says The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman. “Whether it’s Lucille smashing through hordes or simply the eerie presence of Walkers, I can’t wait to see where the Fortnite community’s creativity takes us.”
These spine-tingling pre-made assets, such as Walkers and the iconic Lucille Melee Weapon (wielded by the infamous Negan), can be used to build creative opportunities that range from horror to fast and furious action.
“With The Walking Dead Universe now a part of UEFN and Fortnite Creative, our creators have an incredible toolbox to draw from,” says Saxs Persson, Executive Vice President at Epic Games. “The combination of these iconic assets with our powerful toolset is going to unlock action-packed storytelling and gameplay.”
While the built-in toolset and assets are available in Fortnite to use today, creators will be able to publish their ‘The Walking Dead Universe’ games and experiences on May 16. These creations will then be immediately accessible and playable to anyone in Fortnite.
For more information, you can hit up the Fortnite blog post detailing how you can get started.
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Bloober Returns to ‘Star Trek’ With Psychological Thriller ‘Star Trek: Shadow Frontier’ [Trailer]
Bloober Team weren’t done dropping news this week. After surprising everyone with SAW: Genesis at Summer Game Fest yesterday, they’ve now announced a new horror-slanted Star Trek title with Paramount Games Studio in Star Trek: Shadow Frontier. This is the second Star Trek title Bloober has developed, having released the VR body horror title Star Trek: Infection earlier this year.
“We’ve long admired the way Bloober Team crafts deeply immersive, atmospheric experiences that keep players on the edge of their seats,” said Paramount Games Studio senior vice president and head of creative and production Shawn Kittelsen. “For Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, it was essential to partner with a studio that could both honor that legacy and push it forward. We have full confidence in Bloober’s ability to deliver a game that does justice to the ‘Star Trek’ name while bringing something bold and new to the beloved franchise.”
Launching for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, the Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2027, Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is a story-driven action-adventure that sees players step into the role of former Lieutenant Ro Laren (voiced by Michelle Forbes). After crashing onto a distant planet overtaken by a strange consciousness, Ro Laren must survive in an environment that is as breathtaking as it is lethal. Ro’s mission is driven by duty and purpose. But here, discovery comes at a terrible cost. The more she uncovers, the deeper she is pulled into a corrupted labyrinth where her memories twist and the planet threatens to sever her connection to reality.
The hostile ecosystem of the planet poses a constant threat to Ro’s existence. It seeks to absorb Ro’s consciousness, burrowing deep into her mind and plaguing her with haunting visions. Environmental hazards and obstacles lurk around every corner. Exploration is both your only path to salvation and your potential undoing. Players will be able to use their Tricorder to scan and analyze items, and of course rely on their Phaser to solve puzzles and fend off enemies.