{"id":160072,"date":"2023-05-30T09:39:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T09:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=160072"},"modified":"2023-05-30T09:39:54","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T09:39:54","slug":"epic-games-welcomes-spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-to-fortnite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/epic-games-welcomes-spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-to-fortnite\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic Games Welcomes Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to Fortnite"},"content":{"rendered":"           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#39b54a;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#39b54a;background-color:rgba(57, 181, 74, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Epic Games has introduced Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse themed items and quests in Fortnite, featuring the popular Marvel character Miles Morales and Spider-Man 2099.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Players can acquire the Miles Morales and Spider-Man 2099 skins individually or opt for the Across the Spider-Verse bundle, which includes additional items like pickaxes and an exclusive wallpaper.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The game also reintroduces the bouncy Spider-Man Web-Shooters, redesigned to match Miles Morales' suit colors. These can be found on the ground or obtained by trading Bars with the character Spider-Gwen.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The Week 11 Quests in Battle Royale mode offer XP rewards and a unique reward, the Silk &amp; Cologne (EI8HT version) Lobby Track from the Spider-Verse movie soundtrack.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Fortnite's integration of Spider-Verse is part of a larger trend of licensed crossovers associated with the Spider-Verse franchise, aligning with promotions and releases leading up to the upcoming film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Part One.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The update enhances the gaming experience for Spider-Verse fans, providing immersion into the Spider-Verse world within the Fortnite universe.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>This collaboration appeals to dedicated Spider-Verse fans, casual Fortnite players, and those who enjoy both, bringing beloved Spider-Man characters to life in the battle royale game.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epic Games has once again expanded its Fortnite universe, this time with the inclusion of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse themed items and quests, featuring for the first time, the popular Marvel character Miles Morales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The release coincides with the upcoming launch of the much-anticipated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Part One film.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not the first time the game has collaborated with superhero franchises, already boasting a collection of 60 Marvel-themed outfits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this update puts the spotlight on Miles Morales, alongside the futuristic Miguel O\u2019Hara, better known as Spider-Man 2099, for their grand debut in the Fortnite ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Unlocking the Spider-Verse Experience<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortnite enthusiasts can get their hands on Miles Morales and Spider-Man 2099 skins through the game&#8217;s item shop, where they are individually available for 1,500 V-Bucks, approximately $12 each.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gamers looking to fully embrace the Spider-Verse experience can opt for the Across the Spider-Verse bundle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This package, besides the two skins, also comprises Spider-Ham\u2019s Mallet Pickaxe, the 928 Axes Pickaxe, and an exclusive Fortnite Spider-Man wallpaper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who already own the pickaxes, the bundle costs 1,600 V-Bucks, or around $12.50. Newcomers to these in-game weapons would need to shell out 3,500 V-Bucks, equivalent to just under $30.<\/span><\/p>\n                        <!-- <div class=\"container-c\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"row justify-content-between\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"col-post-800\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- start html -->\r\n                        <div class=\"blockquote-wapper\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                <span class=\"text_quot\">\r\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epic Games, the developers behind Fortnite, have hinted that these web-shooters will be particularly beneficial in the Week 11 Quests in Battle Royale mode.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"quot_icon\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quot_tick\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot_tri.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- end html -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                                    \n<h2><b>More than just Skins and Pickaxes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the Spider-Verse celebration isn&#8217;t limited to outfits and pickaxes. The game also marks the return of the bouncy Spider-Man Web-Shooters, this time redesigned to match Miles Morales&#8217; suit colors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Players can discover these web-shooters on the ground or trade Bars with the character Spider-Gwen to acquire them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epic Games, the developers behind Fortnite, have hinted that these web-shooters will be particularly beneficial in the Week 11 Quests in Battle Royale mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with XP, one of the quests offers a unique reward, the Silk &amp; Cologne (EI8HT version) Lobby Track, a tune from the upcoming Spider-Verse movie soundtrack.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Web of Cross-overs Spreads<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortnite&#8217;s integration of Spider-Verse doesn&#8217;t come as a surprise considering the recent wave of licensed crossovers associated with the Spider-Verse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Burger King to Air Jordan Chicagos, the Spider-Verse franchise has left its imprint far and wide, making Fortnite&#8217;s latest Spider-Verse update a fitting addition to the trend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Part One gears up for its theatrical release, Fortnite&#8217;s new update serves to enhance the gaming experience for Spider-Verse fans, adding an exciting layer of immersion into the Spider-Verse world, right in time for the new film&#8217;s premiere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether a dedicated fan of the Spider-Verse, a casual <a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/fortnite-sport-shooting-makes-its-debut-in-olympic-esports-series-2023\/\" data-lasso-id=\"21536\">Fortnite<\/a> player, or someone who enjoys both, this update offers a fresh and engaging twist to the battle royale game, bringing the beloved Spider-Man characters to life in the Fortnite universe.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":160073,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[407],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-160072","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160072"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=160072"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160072\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/160073"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=160072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=160072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=160072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}