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Battlefield 6 will focus on 'gritty realism' with realistic character skins, avoiding the playful and exaggerated skins seen in Call of Duty, and will not include pop culture costumes, emphasizing a grounded aesthetic similar to Battlefield 3 and 4.
In Elden Ring Nightreign, players can unlock character skins by defeating at least two Nightlords, then purchasing skins from a mirror in the Roundtable Hold using Murk currency. Additional skins can be earned by completing individual Remembrance quests for each Nightfarer. Final boss victory unlocks skins inspired by previous FromSoftware games.
Lego Fortnite introduces vehicles to build and drive, including quad bikes, buggies, and trucks, using new parts such as power cells, wheels, and seats, while also adding eco-friendly fuel from biomass. The update also includes more detailed Lego styles for character skins and hints at a new Guardians of the Galaxy skin pack, as well as continued support for Fall Guys integration.
Blizzard Entertainment's collaboration with anime studio Sunrise to bring Cowboy Bebop to Overwatch 2 received mixed reactions when the in-game skins for Cassidy, Ashe, Mauga, Sombra, and Wrecking Ball were revealed, with particular criticism directed at Cassidy's portrayal of Spike Spiegel. The Overwatch community expressed disappointment with the deviation of the in-game models from the original concept art, especially regarding Cassidy's appearance and the decision to make him go hatless. However, Overwatch 2's art director clarified that the characters are meant to be cosplaying as their anime inspirations, maintaining the game's identity and art style through various collaborations.
Call of Duty has shifted its focus from selling map packs to character skins, adopting a strategy similar to Fortnite. Recent additions to the game include skins from The Boys, a stylized Fortnite-like character, and leaks suggest the inclusion of Nicki Minaj and 21 Savage as operators in the future. While some may find these additions unconventional, they have proven to be successful in boosting sales. The possibility of crossovers with Marvel or Star Wars characters is not ruled out, especially after the Microsoft deal.