Fortniteis set to launch its annual Fortnitemares event this month, and the arrival of some high-profile horror icons is highly anticipated. Through the years,Fortnitehas boasted major events, and Fortnitemares has consistently been a way for the game to take advantage of the Halloween season. Now thatFortniteis collaborating with some major horror franchises,Dead By Daylightmay have some competition this month when it comes to horror-focused multiplayer experiences.
It was recently revealed thatTexas Chainsaw MassacreandSaware coming toFortnitethis month. SinceDead By Daylighthas collaborated with both franchises in question, it will be intriguing to see how a more family-friendly game likeFortniteapproaches such intense horror properties. Although much ofFortnite’sTexas Chainsaw MassacreandSawcrossovers have yet to be revealed, two vastly different games featuring the same topics present a fascinating comparison.
Lighthearted Vs. Scares
The biggest difference between the two games is thatFortnitefocuses on a more approachable, lighthearted experience, whileDead By Daylightcan excel at bringing the scares. There may not be much known aboutthis year’s Fortnitemares eventyet, but it has been confirmed thatTexas Chainsaw Massacre’s Leatherface andSaw’s Billy the Puppet will round out the list of Halloween-themed skins coming to the battle royale. Special limited edition skins have becomeFortnite’s bread and butter, whileDead By Daylight’s crossovers focus on making these horror icons a more substantial part of the gameplay.
Legacies Built On High Profile Crossovers
Since it has become one of the biggest events of the year forFortnite, there is a lot ofspeculation about Fortnitemaresand what it has in store this time. One of the most exciting parts about Fortnitemares is that it tends to bring something unique to the game, and Leatherface and Billy the Puppet are steering even harder into horror than usual, which is intriguing. When it comes toDead By Daylight, the game may have plenty of its own lore and content, but crossovers have definitely helped its longevity, just likeFortnite. However,Dead By Daylighthas fully embraced horror from the start.Fortnitefeaturing two of the most grisly film franchises is a surprising turn for the game, but it’s a welcome addition.
Rumors suggest that Fortnitemares will launch on October 15, but it has yet to be officially confirmed.
Catering To Horror Audiences
The biggest target for both games is horror movie lovers. WhileFortniteappeals to a larger audiencethanDead By Daylight, both titles appeal to horror fans who are looking for a game to get into the Halloween spirit. WhileDead By Daylightdoes this year round,Fortnitereally goes all out each October, and both featuring horror heavy-hitters gives gamers two solid options to dive into.
Fortnite Embracing More Horror
Now thatFortniteis starting to dip its feet into deeper horror waters, the increasingly popular battle royale could potentially continue these types of crossovers. AlthoughFortniteandDead By Daylightcan’t truly go head-to-head in any major way, since they’re so different, getting to see how the two games adapt different horror IPs could be fascinating to watch unfold.
This isn’t the first time these games have ventured down the same road, either. The two titles have both featuredthe Xenomorph fromAlienat some point in different ways. Now thatSawandTexas Chainsaw Massacreare next in line for Fortnitemares, a more fun-loving version of the characters who have brought some horrifying moments to life inDead By Daylightwill be intriguing to see once the event launches.
