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Fortnite Will Let You Unlock John Wick as a The Simpsons Character
Fortnite is bringing John Wick to its Reload game mode, reimagined as a character within the game's Simpsons-themed Springfield map. Players who own the current battle pass will be able to unlock the assassin, tying together two major crossovers in one update and giving fans of the popular Reload spin-off fresh reason to return to the mode.
The Simpsons' Springfield map, first featured in Fortnite's main battle royale mode late last year, returns for Reload, which gives players three lives and quick respawns. New additions include The Confidential, a neutral zone with passive healing and proximity chat where players can choose to break the peace and attack for better loot at the risk of being marked; an exclusive extractable John Wick Sprite that reveals nearby enemies after eliminations; extra reboots for solo players who damage opponents; and chests that restock over time, a first for the game. John Wick joins Homer Simpson in Fortnite Reload from Thursday 30 July, with roughly three weeks available to unlock him.
In short
- John Wick joins Fortnite Reload's Simpsons-themed Springfield map from 30 July
- New Confidential zone offers healing, proximity chat and risk/reward combat
- Chests will restock over time for the first time in Fortnite
Explained simply
Fortnite is a competitive online video game played by millions of people worldwide. The game regularly partners with popular films, television shows and other entertainment brands to feature their characters within the game.
The Simpsons is one of the world's longest-running animated television series, whilst John Wick is the main character from a series of action films about an assassin. Fortnite is bringing these two properties together, allowing players to unlock and play as a version of the John Wick character styled as a character from The Simpsons.
Such collaborations are a regular part of how Fortnite attracts new players and keeps existing ones engaged. Fans of The Simpsons and John Wick may be drawn to explore the game through these familiar characters, whilst long-time players have fresh content and reasons to continue playing.
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