Fortnite's next season puts the spotlight squarely on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, as unveiled in a live-action-inspired trailer packed with nostalgic flair.
Titled 'Shock 'N Awesome', the game's major new update launches this week on August 7, plunging the battle royale island into an insectoid invasion. (These creepy crawlies emerged from the remains of a tentacled sea monster defeated by Superman in last weekend's live event, though those finer details are just part of the fun.)
The newly-released trailer portrays various Fortnite heroes struggling against the swarm, only to be dramatically rescued by the iconic Power Rangers. But when a truly colossal bug appears, salvation arrives in the formidable form of the Dino Megazord to *truly* turn the tide.
Accompanying details confirm the Red, Black, Pink, Yellow, and Blue Rangers will land in Fortnite's item shop by mid-August. The legendary Dino Megazord, however, will be featured as part of the new season's Battle Pass.
Highlights from this Battle Pass also seem to include a new Spartan armor set from Microsoft's Halo franchise, a character with formidable gun-equipped robotic arms, and an eye-patch-wearing humanoid panda—because, well, it's Fortnite.
In related news, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney addressed a recent report today, pushing back on suggestions that the development of the game's upcoming, secretive Disney collaboration has faced delays due to drawn-out decision-making.
