'Gossamer: Secrets of the Heap' is a new game that lets players explore the magical world of 'Gossamer,' a 3D animated film based on the book by Lois Lowry. The game is available on 'Fortnite Creative,' a mode that allows users to create and share their own maps and games on 'Fortnite.'
The game is developed by Bron Digital, a virtual production company that is also making the Gossamer film using Unreal Engine, a game engine that powers many popular games and movies. Bron Digital is the first entertainment studio to use Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), a tool that enables creators to publish interactive experiences in Fortnite and offer their digital assets to other creators.
The game is a sandbox open world that invites players to discover the secrets of the Heap, a mysterious place where fairies live. Players can interact with characters and environments from the Gossamer film, as well as enjoy some mini-games and challenges.
Gossamer: Secrets of the Heap is a fun and immersive game that showcases the potential of using Unreal Engine for both film and game production. The game is free to play for anyone who has Fortnite installed on their device. To access the game, players need to enter the code "2911-8264-0390" in Fortnite Creative.
Image Credit: Bron Digital
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Movie Tie-in Games
- Virtual and film studios are collaborating to create gaming experiences that complement their upcoming or existing movies.
- Cross-platform Interactive Experiences
- Collaboration between game engines and platforms like Fortnite result in the creation of free interactive experiences that are accessible to various device users.
- Non-linear Storytelling
- Non-linear narratives and sandbox game worlds allow players to explore and interact with film and book content in a more immersive and creative way.
Sectors Adopting This
- Film Production
- Film production companies can collaborate with game engine developers to produce complementary interactive experiences to their upcoming or existing movies.
- Gaming
- Game studios can collaborate with film studios to create unique gaming experiences that allow players to interact with beloved movies and stories.
- Virtual Production
- The use of game engines like Unreal Engine in virtual production opens up opportunities to create interactive experiences that blur the lines between films and games.
