Unleash Your Epic Adventures: The Untapped Potential of Fortnite's Elder Scrolls Crossover Skin
Fortnite's collaboration with Elder Scrolls Online introduced a captivating new skin, but fell short of maximizing its full potential, leaving players craving for more
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The opportunity to incorporate additional famous characters from The Elder Scrolls Online's trailers, such as the elven mage and hooded assassin, was overlooked in Fortnite's crossover event.
The Nord Warrior was the only skin included in the crossover's Heroes of Tamriel set, but there were numerous other builds and characters from The Elder Scrolls Online that could have been incorporated.
Although there is a chance that future Fortnite crossovers could introduce the mage and assassin characters, it seems peculiar that only the Nord Warrior was chosen, especially considering the vast expansion and potential of The Elder Scrolls Online franchise.
When Fortnite introduced a crossover skin based on The Elder Scrolls Online, it failed to fully capitalize on its potential. With an extensive selection of over a thousand skins in the game, players already have an abundance of choices. However, with crossover skins, there is a higher level of expectation due to the existing fanbases of the referenced franchises. In the case of Fortnite's collaboration with The Elder Scrolls Online, players received a new skin and some associated gear. Unfortunately, the vast potential of this concept was not fully realized.
Fortnite's Gaming Legends series, which features characters from various games as skins, has been ongoing since the crossover with Borderlands. This trend has continued with the recent addition of the Doom Slayer and related gear in Chapter 4 Season 1's Battle Pass. While these skins do not offer any unique gameplay mechanics, they do appeal to players by allowing them to assume the roles of their favorite characters from external sources. Given that the Gaming Legends series continues to grow, it is evident that the concept is successful. However, the crossover with The Elder Scrolls Online feels lacking and leaves room for further exploration.
Fortnite's Elder Scrolls Online Crossover Didn't Go as Far as it Could Have
Fortnite's recent crossover with The Elder Scrolls Online introduced the Heroes of Tamriel set, consisting of various items such as two back blings, a new wrap for weapons and vehicles, the Ebonheart Battleaxe pickaxe, and the Nord Warrior skin. The skin is based on the prominent Nord Warrior character seen in The Elder Scrolls Online trailers, known for his distinctive long, braided beard and horned helmet. Given his recognizable appearance and popularity, it is no surprise that he was chosen to join Fortnite as a skin.
However, it is unfortunate that the crossover overlooked the inclusion of two other important characters. The Elder Scrolls Online trailers showcase not only the Nord Warrior but also an elven mage and a hooded assassin, who demonstrate impressive skills and feats during their adventures. Considering the significance of all three characters in the trailers, it seems strange that only the Nord Warrior was selected for the crossover. Additionally, The Elder Scrolls Online offers a wide range of character builds, and the Nord Warrior is just one option among many for players to choose from.
The mage and assassin may still have a chance to join the crossover in Fortnite. As Fortnite continues to collaborate with other licenses, there is a possibility that other iconic characters from Elder Scrolls Online could also be added in the future. The game has previously brought back old cosmetic sets to introduce new content, so it is conceivable that the Heroes of Tamriel set could be included. The fact that the mage and assassin possess signature weapons that could be transformed into pickaxes provides a strong argument for their involvement. While nothing is certain, the possibility remains open.
The addition of the Nord Warrior to Fortnite is a noteworthy inclusion, and he effortlessly adapts to the game's art style. However, considering that Elder Scrolls Online is constantly expanding, it feels peculiar that only he made the transition. Elder Scrolls Online offers more than just strong warriors, and one could argue that the mage and assassin had more thrilling sequences in certain trailers. The crossover between Elder Scrolls Online and Fortnite is a fantastic venture, but it is evident that the franchise's full potential was not fully realized.
The Elder Scrolls Online is available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
