Summary
Fortnitehas become the gathering point for many of pop culture’s biggest brands. From Marvel superheroes to Ryu fromStreet Fighterand characters fromThe Witcher,Fortnitetruly has something for everyone. Recently, the game added Snake and Raiden from theMetal Gear Solidfranchise alongside some notable accessories from the series, such as Raiden’s sword. The addition of characters fromMGScould hopefully be the start of a number of trends inFortnite.
Metal Gear Solidwas originally released in 1998 as a successor to theMetal Geargames. The originalMGStitle went on to become iconic and helped to create awareness around its creator, Hideo Kojima. The influence ofMetal Gearon the gaming industry is hard to overstate, and Hideo Kojima has remained one of gaming’s most recognizable auteurs with titles likeDeath Strandingand therecently announced horror gameOD. WhileMetal Gearis synonymous with Kojima for many, he departed from Konami after the fifth entry, and the franchise has remained largely dormant until recently with the release of a collection of remasters and the announcement ofMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the thirdMGSgame.
Fortnite Should Add More Metal Gear Characters
Snake is the face ofMetal Gear, so it makes sense that he is among the firstMGScharacters to be featured in the game. Alongside his most recognizable appearance as Solid Snake, there is an Old Snake outfit choice that can be equipped, taken from his appearance inMetal Gear Solid 4. Alongside Snake,Fortniteadded Raiden, the protagonist ofMGS 2, which remains one ofthe bestMetal Geargames. Raiden also has multiple appearances, one without his mask and one with it. Unlike Snake, who is unlocked by completing challenges, Raiden can be purchased alone or in a bundle with some of his notable accessories in the in-game store. These two should be just some of the firstMGScharacters introduced toFortnite.
Metal Gear Has a Long Legacy
Metal Gearhas existed for decades, and as such, it has plenty of iconic characters to pull from. On top of Snake and Raiden, other major characters like The Boss, Big Boss, Revolver Ocelot, and Meryl would be perfect candidates for inclusion in the game. The Boss especially would make sense, considering the fact thatMGS 3is being remade. Big Boss and Revolver Ocelot are just as iconic ofMetal Gearas Snake and Raiden, with Big Boss serving as the protagonist in some entries. Given the fact thatMGSis so beloved and finally receiving new releases,Fortniteshould add some of its other most recognizable characters.
Fortnite Should Team Up With Konami Again
BeyondMetal Gear Solid, Konami owns many beloved franchises that would be great picks forFortnite. TheCastlevaniaanimehas kept the franchise fresh in the hearts and minds of fans, and 2022 saw the announcement ofSilent Hill fand a remake of the second entry in the series. WithSilent Hillmaking a return andCastlevaniamaintaining a dedicated audience, the appearance of characters from each inFortnitewould be a surefire hit. Including these long-running franchises in a game likeFortnitewould also help to introduce them to a newer generation of gamers who missed out on the peak of their popularity.
Hopefully, the appearance of Snake and Raiden inFortnitewill be the start of a long-running collaboration between Konami and Epic Games.Metal Gear Solidhas plenty of iconic characters that deserve an appearance in the game, and other beloved Konami franchises would be great forFortniteto pull from. While fans will have to wait for more news about the potential of additional Konami series being represented, they can work tounlock Sold Snake inFortniteby completing the necessary challenges right now.
