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Metal Gear Solid's RAIDEN joins Fortnite roster

Jan 24, 2024 12:00 PM

Fans of Fortnite and Metal Gear Solid are in for a treat as two iconic characters from the renowned stealth-action franchise join the popular battle royale game. Solid Snake was previously confirmed as an upcoming addition to Fortnite, and now Raiden is set to follow suit. In update 28.10 for Fortnite, players will be able to access skins for Raiden including one with his flowing blonde hair and another featuring his iconic mask. Additionally, purchasing Raiden's skin also grants access to his katana as a weapon, allowing fans to channel the character's skills in-game. This update belongs to chapter 5 and adds to the ongoing expansion of Fortnite's universe, which recently introduced new modes like Lego survival, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival.

Which Metal Gear Solid characters are available in Fortnite?

Solid Snake and Raiden from the Metal Gear Solid series have been announced as playable characters in Fortnite.

Metal Gear Solid is a series created by Hideo Kojima and developed and published by Konami. It's known for pioneering the stealth game genre and has a strong fanbase due to its complex storylines, memorable characters, and engaging gameplay. The inclusion of Metal Gear Solid characters in Fortnite, a game that has become well-known for its crossovers with popular culture and other game franchises, is likely to appeal to both sets of fans and attract players familiar with the action-adventure series to Fortnite's expansive battle royale playground.



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