Fortnite is set to launch its annual Fortnitemares event this month, and the arrival of some high-profile horror icons is highly anticipated. Through the years, Fortnite has boasted major events, and Fortnitemares has consistently been a way for the game to take advantage of the Halloween season. Now that Fortnite is collaborating with some major horror franchises, Dead By Daylight may have some competition this month when it comes to horror-focused multiplayer experiences.
It was recently revealed that Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Saw are coming to Fortnite this month. Since Dead By Daylight has collaborated with both franchises in question, it will be intriguing to see how a more family-friendly game like Fortnite approaches such intense horror properties. Although much of Fortnite's Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Saw crossovers have yet to be revealed, two vastly different games featuring the same topics present a fascinating comparison.
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Fortnite and Dead By Daylight Adapting the Same Horror Franchises in Different Ways
Lighthearted Vs. Scares
The biggest difference between the two games is that Fortnite focuses on a more approachable, lighthearted experience, while Dead By Daylight can excel at bringing the scares. There may not be much known about this year's Fortnitemares event yet, but it has been confirmed that Texas Chainsaw Massacre' s Leatherface and Saw's Billy the Puppet will round out the list of Halloween-themed skins coming to the battle royale. Special limited edition skins have become Fortnite' s bread and butter, while Dead 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 for Fortnite, there is a lot of speculation about Fortnitemares and 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 to Dead By Daylight, the game may have plenty of its own lore and content, but crossovers have definitely helped its longevity, just like Fortnite. However, Dead By Daylight has fully embraced horror from the start. Fortnite featuring 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. While Fortnite appeals to a larger audience than Dead By Daylight, both titles appeal to horror fans who are looking for a game to get into the Halloween spirit. While Dead By Daylight does this year round, Fortnite really goes all out each October, and both featuring horror heavy-hitters gives gamers two solid options to dive into.
Opening the Door For Fortnite To Follow More Of Dead By Daylight's Approach
Fortnite Embracing More Horror
Now that Fortnite is starting to dip its feet into deeper horror waters, the increasingly popular battle royale could potentially continue these types of crossovers. Although Fortnite and Dead By Daylight can'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 featured the Xenomorph from Alien at some point in different ways. Now that Saw and Texas Chainsaw Massacre are next in line for Fortnitemares, a more fun-loving version of the characters who have brought some horrifying moments to life in Dead By Daylight will be intriguing to see once the event launches.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- September 26, 2017
- ESRB
- T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Epic Games
- Publisher(s)
- Epic Games
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms (except iOS/Mac)
- Cross Save
- Via Epic Account
- Number of Players
- 1-4 players (online)
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC, Android, iOS
- X|S Optimized
- YES
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-4 players (certain modes)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
