All articles tagged with #crossovers
Solid Snake from Metal Gear joins Rainbow Six Siege in a new crossover called Operation Silent Hunt, arriving March 3 and uniting him with Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher in a limited-time mode. Snake is a full operator with the Soliton Radar MKIII gadget and an On-Site Procurement ability, and the season’s battle pass unlocks Snake along with new outfits (including Psycho Mantis) as more cross-franchise content is teased.
Fortnite will gain more crossovers via the Epic Games Store, offering cosmetics from partnered games as part of a program that aims for about 100 partnerships annually; the rollout begins with Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem (Feb 27) and includes others like miHoYo, Pearl Abyss, S-Game, MintRocket, and Kakao Games. Epic also plans launcher improvements, mobile-store expansion to Japan and Brazil, and notes strong third-party PC game spending and millions of free titles claimed.
Fallout is collaborating with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone in a limited-time crossover event starting January 8, featuring themed content, special modes, maps, rewards, and a Fallout-themed Battle Pass, with additional bonuses for Fallout 76 players.
Fortnitemares 2025 in Fortnite features extensive new content including nearly a dozen collaborations with characters like Wednesday Addams and Jason Voorhees, major map overhauls with spooky locations, new boss NPCs, and a new Reload island. Players can earn a free skin, Pig the Butcher, through leveling and quests, and participate in Twitch drops and special events during the Halloween-themed celebration.
Wizards of the Coast announced three new Magic: The Gathering crossover sets for 2026, featuring Marvel Super Heroes (June), The Hobbit (August), and Star Trek (November), along with other upcoming sets, expanding the game's universe with popular franchises.
Helldivers 2 has launched on PlayStation and Xbox with a notable Halo ODST crossover Warbond, priced at 2,100 Super Credits ($20), offering exclusive Halo-themed items. The purchase is considered worthwhile for Halo fans and players seeking powerful in-game gear, making it a highly appealing crossover event.
Call of Duty is discontinuing the transfer of skins from Black Ops 6 to Black Ops 7 to maintain a more authentic and grounded atmosphere, which has upset some players who purchased those skins. This move reflects a shift away from the game's previous crossover-heavy approach, raising questions about future content and revenue implications.
Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone, creator of Stardew Valley, has never earned money from crossovers with other games, choosing instead to do them out of love for the games and to please players. Despite some criticism, he has maintained that these collaborations are driven by passion, and Stardew Valley remains largely independent in its own lane, with over 41 million copies sold.
Call of Duty's latest crossover event with Beavis and Butt-Head runs until July 30, offering free and paid rewards including operator skins, weapons, and cosmetics. The event features 16 total rewards, with some available instantly and others unlockable through XP grinding or purchase of a premium pass for $10. Notable rewards include operator skins, weapons, emotes, and voice lines, with additional content arriving via a shop bundle on July 5.
EA's release of Mass Effect-themed cosmetics in Battlefield 2042 is viewed as a cynical cash grab, especially given recent layoffs and restructuring at BioWare, the studio behind the beloved sci-fi series, raising concerns about the company's motives and respect for the franchise's legacy.
The article discusses the 'Final Fantasy' themed set in Magic: The Gathering, highlighting key references, mechanics, and cards that pay homage to the beloved video game series, including new rules like tiered spells and thematic nods to iconic characters and moments from the franchise.
The Assassin's Creed Shadows update 1.0.5 introduces major parkour enhancements, two unexpected crossovers with Dead by Daylight and Balatro, new quests, cosmetics, and photo mode features, along with bug fixes and gameplay balancing.
The LA Auto Show highlights the growing popularity and innovation in crossover and SUV models, with notable designs and engineering advancements making these vehicles more appealing. The show features intriguing models like the Nissan Murano, Genesis GV60 Magma, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and Hyundai Ioniq 9, among others. These vehicles showcase a blend of performance, design, and utility, reflecting a global trend towards crossovers and SUVs, which now dominate over 50% of the market in regions like Europe and China.
Activision has announced that Season 6 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone, titled The Haunting, will feature crossover characters from various franchises including Diablo's Lilith and Inarius, Skeletor from He-Man, Ash Williams from Evil Dead, and Alucard from Hellsing. These horror icons will join the roster of playable Operators alongside celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Snoop Dogg. The new season begins on September 27th, with Modern Warfare 3 set to launch on November 10th.
The author questions whether the fifth-generation Volkswagen Jetta and the ninth-generation Toyota Corolla are basically the same car, and asks readers to share their opinions on which cars look suspiciously like their rivals or competitors. The rise of crossovers has led to many cars resembling each other due to similar design constraints and benefits. Designers resort to creases, lines, LEDs, and big grilles to distinguish their cars and give them a unique visual identity.