The recent news of Robert Downey Jr. returning to play Doctor Doom in Fortnite has sparked excitement among fans. The idea of having a skin in the game that carries Downey Jr’s likeness is intriguing, especially since Marvel has never done that before with its skins for Disney’s MCU movies. However, there are some factors to consider.
Fortnite already has a Doctor Doom skin from a previous Marvel-focused battle pass, making it essential for any new version to be distinctively different. Skins with an actor’s license also tend to have a limited shelf life, as seen with previous Sony Marvel skins that are no longer available in the shop rotation. The cost of renewing these licenses multiple times could be prohibitive, leading to the possibility of putting such skins on a battle pass for exclusivity.
While there have been battle pass skins based on real person’s likenesses in the past, such as Khaby Lame in Chapter 4 Season 4, there hasn’t been one since then. With Epic needing a boost in players after a challenging previous season, the introduction of a skin with a celebrity likeness could be a game-changer.
Speculations are rife about what Season 4 has in store for Fortnite players. The intense divisiveness of Season 3 has some hoping for a more straightforward season, while others anticipate a continuation of wild mythic items based on Marvel superpowers. According to Hypex, a new version of Wolverine’s claws will be introduced as a mythic item in the upcoming season, following the pattern of previous Marvel seasons.
The return of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom in Fortnite has opened up a realm of possibilities for the game. Whether we will see a skin with his likeness remains to be seen, but the potential for introducing a celebrity likeness skin could be a game-changer for Fortnite. With speculations and hopes running high, players eagerly await the launch of Season 4 to see what surprises Epic Games has in store for them.
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