Fortnitehas received new Creative Mode content inspired by the animeJunji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales Of The Macabre.Fortniteis a game that has a long list of collaborations with other IPs and works outside the gaming world. It is a detail that often attracts the attention of gamers, who now see the release of one of the most curious collaborations.
Fortniteis currently in Season 1 of Chapter 4. The new season started in December last year and got the theme A New Beginning/Oathbound, and one of the highlights is the introduction of the new map, replacing the previous one. Players also saw the arrival of new forms of locomotion, such as dirt bikes, and the introduction of augments, which serve to unlock useful buffs. Another new feature of Chapter 4 Season 1 is a new round of collaborations, the most recent being thecrossover betweenFortniteandDragon Ball Super.
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Neighbor Metaverse Studios has released a new trailer to announce the release of content forFortnite’s Creative Mode inspired byJunji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales Of The Macabre.Junji Ito is a master of horrorthat needs no introduction to most anime and manga fans. In this creation, players will be taken through five custom maps bringing together some of the main creatures from the Netflix anime, including the macabre giant balloon heads.
For audiences who haven’t watched it yet,Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales Of The Macabreis now available on Netflix. Released last month, the 12-episode anime features a selection of disturbing, bizarre, and terrifying stories. While Junji Ito’s new anime may be a bit divisive, the Netflix production brings a bit of the horror master to a wider audience. With the release of the anime, now the expectation is left for thenext adaptations afterJunji Ito Maniacthat may happen.
While the Junji Ito content added toFortniteis not official, it is nonetheless interesting. Junji Ito’s work is quite graphic and impactful, but Neighbor Metaverse Studios has successfully captured the idea in theFortnitestyle. Interestingly enough, the custom maps act as a form of advertising for the anime and make the player imagine what it would be like if the idea had come from Epic Games. Moreover, it is something that has the potential to pique the interest of players to learn about thescary and rich world of Junji Ito’s stories.
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