Fortnite’s crossover with The Elder Scrolls Online missed out on the potential to include other iconic characters from the game’s trailers, like the elven mage and hooded assassin. The crossover’s Heroes of Tamriel set only featured the Nord Warrior as a skin, but there are many other builds and characters in The Elder Scrolls Online that could have been included. While there’s a possibility that future Fortnite crossovers could bring in the mage and assassin characters, it feels odd that only the Nord Warrior made the leap, considering the expansion and potential of The Elder Scrolls Online franchise.
Missed Potential
When Fortnite added a crossover skin referencing The Elder Scrolls Online, the end result missed out on some surprising potential. With over a thousand skins in the game, to say that players have more than enough to choose from would be an understatement. However, when it comes to crossover skins, there is a higher bar to clear due to their preexisting fanbases. When Fortnite finally crossed over with The Elder Scrolls Online, players were able to get a new skin and some gear out of the deal. The vast amount of potential this concept had was not fully realized, though.
Gaming Legends Series
Ever since the debut of Fortnite’s crossover with Borderlands, the Gaming Legends series has featured characters from various games being introduced as skins in Fortnite. This has continued steadily, with the one recent example being the Doom Slayer and some associated gear being unlockable in Chapter 4 Season 1’s Battle Pass. Although these skins don’t play any differently than any other in the game, they do have the appeal of letting players play as some of their favorite characters from outside sources. Considering that the Gaming Legends series keeps growing, it’s clearly an idea that works. The Elder Scrolls Online was only the latest example, yet it feels like more should have been done.
The Heroes of Tamriel Set
Released during the most recent season, Fortnite’s crossover with The Elder Scrolls Online came in the form of the Heroes of Tamriel set. The set features two pieces of back bling, a new wrap for weapons and vehicles, the Ebonheart Battleaxe pickaxe, and the Nord Warrior skin. The skin is inspired by the recurring Nord Warrior that appears in the trailers for The Elder Scrolls Online and its expansions, with his long, braided beard and horned helmet being instantly recognizable. As one of the effective faces of the game with a memorable appearance, he seems like a natural choice to enter Fortnite as a skin.
Missing Characters and Potential
Unfortunately, bringing over the Nord Warrior left out a few important pieces. As trailers for The Elder Scrolls Online show, the Nord Warrior is only one of three characters to star in the cinematics. Alongside him are an elven mage and a hooded assassin, both of whom show off a lot of impressive feats during their adventures. Considering that the three of them share importance in the trailers, it seems odd that only the Nord Warrior would get the honor of crossing over. Not to mention, a Nord Warrior is only one of numerous builds that players can use The Elder Scrolls Online.
Possibility for the Future
Although the mage and assassin missed out on the crossover, it may not be too late for them. As Fortnite continues crossing over with other licenses, it’s possible that the other iconic Elder Scrolls Online characters could eventually make their way over. The game has revisited old cosmetic sets in the past in order to make additions, and it’s possible that the same could happen with the Heroes of Tamriel set. The fact that the mage and assassin have signature weapons that could become pickaxes does give them good arguments to be involved, after all. While not a guarantee, at least the possibility is out there.
Unfulfilled Potential
The Nord Warrior is a cool addition to Fortnite, and he managed the change to the game’s art style quite well. However, seeing as The Elder Scrolls Online continues expanding, it feels odd that only he managed to make the leap. Elder Scrolls Online has a lot more to show than just burly warriors, and one could even argue that the mage and assassin had more exciting scenes in some trailers than the Nord Warrior did. The Elder Scrolls Online is a great crossover for Fortnite, but the full potential of the franchise wasn’t fulfilled.
Original article: https://gamerant.com/fortnite-elder-scrolls-missed-potential/
Source : gamerant.com
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