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Fans ofMarvel RivalsandFortniteare comparing the new Fantastic Four skins coming to both titles alongside the release of the upcoming MCU filmThe Fantastic Four: First Stepson July 25. BothMarvel RivalsandFortnitehave a long history of collaborating with the MCU, as they both have strong partnerships with Marvel and Disney.
With the upcoming release ofThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, it was recently revealed that Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Thing, and Human Torch would bereceiving new skins in bothMarvel RivalsandFortnite. While both sets of cosmetics will launch alongside the film on July 25, fans have not been told how much any of the skins will cost.
In a recent post on Reddit, Raz0712 posted images of the newFantastic Four skins coming to bothFortniteandMarvel Rivals, comparing the two next to one another. Both sets of cosmetics are distinct in their own ways, though they both feature the same powder blue color scheme with white accents. VolandZero pointed out thatFortnite’s skins likely look closer to the movie, as the skins themselves seem to resemble the actors and how the characters appear in the film. However, they did note that The Thing looks a little small. Meanwhile, VolandZero mentioned that theMarvel Rivalsskins utilize the costumes from the films, but have adapted them to fit the game’s unique art style.
New Fantastic Four Skins Are Coming to Fortnite and Marvel Rivals
Many fans believe that both sets of cosmetics honor the movie in their own way and suggested that it wouldn’t make sense for them to look exactly alike. In addition to launching a fresh set of cosmetics,Marvel Rivalsis adding a new team-up to the gamethat includes Human Torch and The Thing. The team-up allows Human Torch to pick up The Thing and carry him in the air before dropping the Vanguard onto nearby foes. It’s a powerful ability that allows for some unique mobility and gives The Thing a chance to launch a surprise attack. The footage posted by NetEase Games looks very similar to a scene used in a recent trailer forThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, which shows the heroes soaring through the sky together.
Fortniteis currently wrapping up Chapter 6 Season 3, which features a large focus on heroes like Superman and Robin. Meanwhile,Marvel Rivalsis preparing to launch its major mid-season updatein August, which will add the popular hero Blade to the game as a playable character. With so much content to enjoy and even more just around the corner, many fans of bothFortniteandMarvel Rivalsseem to be looking forward to seeing what comes next for the massive games.
