Epic Games is expanding its popular battle royale game Fortnite through a new collaboration with The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), which will introduce a variety of characters from Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar.

The collaboration was announced at the Disney Experiences Showcase during D23 2024. Starting on August 12, Fortnite players will see the arrival of characters from The Mandalorian, including Grogu.

The collaboration will continue with the launch of Chapter 5 Season 4: "Absolute Doom" on August 16, featuring Marvel's Doctor Doom and other characters such as Cable, Cyclops, Rogue, Jubilee, and Colossus from the X-Men, as well as Mysterio from Spider-Man.

The season will also include new cosmetics and weapons inspired by characters like Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther and Sabretooth.

Disney's involvement in Fortnite extends beyond Marvel. Later this fall, the game will feature several well-known Disney villains, including Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, and Captain Hook. Additionally, Pixar's superhero family, the Incredibles, will be introduced, with players gaining access to content focused on Mr. and Mrs. Incredible and Frozone.

This update follows Disney's acquisition of a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games in March. The introduction of Disney characters to Fortnite is one of the first major outcomes of this collaboration, and more content is expected to follow.

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