Fortnite recently released its Chapter 5 Season 4 trailer which was titled Absolute Doom has sparked a huge wave of excitement among fans. The trailer showcased various characters from Marvel Comics and the most notable edition was the Dr. Doom and various X-Men characters.
While not many players have gotten the reference about Avengers: Endgame and think that previous crossover events were better, it has certainly ignited the enthusiasm of the game’s dedicated player base as they get ready to play these characters on August 16th.
Players Excited to Play Dr. Doom in Fortnite
The trailer for Fortnite‘s Chapter 5 Season 4 showcased the game’s signature high-octane action gameplay and its ever-expanding roster of characters. After the opening introduction of a few characters, players are treated to a scene that pays homage to the epic climax of Avengers: Endgame (where Captain America leads his team against Thanos’ team).
While many players feel that the reference may not have the same gravitate as past Marvel-themed events and crossovers, the players are still excited to see their favorite character make an appearance in the game.
After seeing the trailer in-game or on the official social media platform, players can’t wait for the Absolute Doom Update, on August 16th. As players are closely analyzing the trailer for any clues about secrets or some hidden references, they fall more in love with the update.
It’s time for the heroes’ journey. And the enemies’ Absolute Doom.
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) August 11, 2024
Save the day starting August 16th! @FortniteGame pic.twitter.com/H4BIGwV8Tq
Players are super excited about Dr Doom’s character.
Waw Doom is coming, incredible announcement 📣
— ~S~K~H~ (@skhtechy) August 11, 2024
While some can’t contain their excitement.
LETS GOOOOOOOOO IM SO HYPED
— 🌴SpeederLight🌴 (@SpeederLight1) August 11, 2024
Others are stunned and amazed by the inclusion of various characters.
This is extraordinary and amazing
— Rajali (@b_rajaliyar) August 11, 2024
Some players are excited to see their favorite character making a return.
black panther returns 🫣😯 pic.twitter.com/83Kg76aqva
— s1000rr (@coff_ee10) August 11, 2024
The excitement in the playerbase shows that the developer Epic Games knows how to get the most out of its trailer as it plans to steer the game in a new direction with Chapter 5 Season 4.
Players’ Excitement and Speculation Around the New Trailer
It is well-known that Fortnite‘s greatest strength has always been its great ability to blend elements from popular culture into its ever-evolving world. Due to this, the game has to create a huge community filled with passionate players who are always looking forward to the next exciting collaboration.
As the wait for Season 4 of Chapter 5 is nearly over (August 16th), fans are undoubtedly keeping a close eye on how various references from the trailer will fit into the larger narrative of the season.
Players know that every new season brings a whole bunch of fresh challenges and surprises for them, the Avengers: Endgame nod in the trailer called Absolute Doom is just another piece of the puzzle they need to unravel while enjoying the game.
In the end, one thing is sure; the game’s ability to intertwine pop culture with its gameplay continues to fuel fan excitement and anticipation.
Which character are you most excited to see in-game from the trailer? Tell us in the comment section below.
