Following over 1,000 layoffs, Epic Games said it was leaning more into Fortnite’s seasonal content, even shutting down modes like Ballistic, Rocket Racing and Festival Battle Stage. However, its deal with Disney is also apparently major priority, according to former and current employees speaking to Bloomberg’s Cecilia D’Anastasio, and includes an extraction shooter.
It’s not just any extraction shooter, though – this is described as something “along the lines” of ARC Raiders, except with Disney characters. Sources claim that players will battle “enemies” and then extract, so best mentally prepare for teams of Mickey Mouse, Snow White, and Moana with guns in advance.
Feedback from internal reviewers claims it’s not “very original,” but it’s reportedly slated to launch by this November. That’s not all, though. Two more games are allegedly in development, with one facing “middling internal reviews.” The other has seemingly been put on hold to prioritize the others (with Disney allegedly “disappointed by Epic’s release timeline”).
Whether this will contribute to any meaningful turnaround for Epic Games, which has seen lagging interest in Fortnite over the years, remains to be seen. With Disney investing $1.5 billion into the company, you’d better believe these titles, good or bad, are making it to market.
Stay tuned for updates, and in the meantime, check out one analyst’s take on the situation with Epic Games and Fortnite.