Fortnite and Hasbro Collaborate to Bring Popular Board Games to the Digital Realm

Fortnite Expands as Hasbro Takes a Leap

The popular game Fortnite is expanding beyond traditional game-play, thanks to collaborations with notable entities, such as Lego and Hasbro. Taking steps to convert Fortnite into a gaming ecosystem, Epic has enticed these entities to develop new in-game experiences. The latest addition to this plan comes from toy and board game company Hasbro, which will create several adaptations of its most prevalent board games for Fortnite.

New Experiences Inspired by Traditional Board Games

The first of these adaptations - Murder Mystery: Clue - is readily available, offering a multiplayer experience across multiple rounds in a style similar to the popular game, Among Us. This interpretation is not a direct translation of the board game but offers a reimagined experience. Future adaptations from Hasbro are set for release in the upcoming months, including versions of Guess Who? and Connect Four. It's worthwhile to note that this venture follows Epic's own attempt at the multi-round, mystery game format, highlighted by a limited-time Fortnite mode launched in 2021.

The development of these new modes is made possible by the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), a powerful tool for creators to customize and create in-game experiences. This software's development is being managed by Look North World, a newly founded studio led by Bungie cofounder Alexander Seropian, dedicated to games designed for creator platforms.

Continued Growth and Innovations

Epic began its campaign to broaden Fortnite late into 2023, introducing a trio of games that included Lego Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. While the primary Battle Royale mode is still the headliner, boasting a recent collaboration with Marvel, this has not deterred companies like Lego and Hasbro from forging ahead with their ventures. In other developments, Epic recently unveiled a new first-person camera for UEFN, widening its potential for first-person shooter games. Despite significant investments from companies like Disney, the focus remains on expanding the Fortnite ecosystem through collaborations and innovative gameplay adaptations.