Husks
When Fortnite Battle Royale first launched, critics – and other developers, for that matter – were quick to criticize the game for too closely following the beats of other battle royale experiences, namely PUBG. We’ve already written about just how wrong we think that statement is, detailing how much of a great job Fortnite’s building mechanics do in putting a fresh spin on the battle royale dynamic. Yet still, with such an awesome stable of zombie-themed assets from the base PvE game, is Epic Games missing a big opportunity to add even more innovation to the experience by introducing a crossover of some sort? Is there room for Husks in the Fortnite Battle Royale experience? We think so.
Whether Epic Games was to offer a separate mode in which Fortnite’s Battle Royale island was riddled with wandering undead, or whether they were somehow connected to the storm, it’s one addition that would do well to further define the game’s point of difference from PUBG.
There are so many awesome combinations that could work wonderfully. How great would it be to have Husks spawn from the ground at nighttime? Or if the safe zone was really just a shield against hordes of Husks rather than a damage-inflicting storm? Can you imagine getting a Victory Royale by trapping an enemy squad in a town full of undead, or how hilarious it would be watching someone scream past you being chased by a pack of Husks as you hide in a bush? Come on Epic Games, make it happen!
