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Now It Will Be Sonic's Turn To Have A Gun In New Fortnite Update
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Fortnite's upcoming "Gaming Legends" season will feature iconic Sega characters, including Sonic the Hedgehog, as part of its video game-themed update.
- The season's trailer reveals a variety of characters and cosmetics from franchises like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, Mega Man, Mortal Kombat, Tetris, Pac-Man, and Epic's Jazz Jackrabbit.
- Sonic is shown racing through the Green Hill Zone alongside Fortnite's default character, Jonesy, with a redesigned, more humanoid appearance that some fans find unsettling.
- Prior to the trailer release, Sonic's social media accounts teased a tie-in comic featuring other characters like Shadow and Knuckles, building anticipation for their inclusion.
- This update continues Fortnite's trend of incorporating diverse pop culture icons, following recent additions like Persona 5's Joker.
