The popular video game Fortnite has collaborated with the well-known anime Naruto.
The new Fortnite and Naruto bundles introduce new skins and items from the anime. Players can purchase character skins like Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and Kakashi Hatake in the in-game store. Each character also comes with various outfit styles, like Naruto's Hokage outfit or Kakashi's Black Ops outfits.
New pickaxes and items like Sasuke's Sword of Kusanagi (also known as the Snake Sword Pickaxe), Kunai Pickaxe, and Hidan's Scythe have also been included in the bundles as well, while players can accessorize with the Pakkun Back Bling, Demon Wind Shuriken Back Bling, Hidden Leaf Cloak Back Bling, and Scroll Back Bling for full ninja effect.
New loading screens, missions, and a Map of the Hidden Leaf Village are also available for players to unlock. The Fortnite and Naruto collaboration is sure to excite new and returning players to the game.
Anime-Video Game Collaborations
Fortnite and Naruto Release New Game Bundles
Trend Themes
1. Video Game/anime Collaborations - More video games are likely to collaborate with popular anime franchises to expand their target audience and offer new experiences.
2. Customizable In-game Items - Video games will continue to offer more customizable in-game items and skins to allow players to personalize their gaming experience.
3. Expanding Cross-media Offerings - Cross-media collaborations will continue to expand across industries such as anime, gaming, and entertainment to offer fans more diverse experiences and options.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Video game developers can leverage the popularity of anime franchises to appeal to an expanded and diverse target audience.
2. Anime - Anime companies can expand their fanbase and audience by collaborating with popular video games, introducing new fans to their franchises.
3. Entertainment - The collaboration of anime and gaming industries allows for a wider range of entertainment offerings for consumers to engage with and enjoy.