Summary
A cheekyMortal KombatEaster Egg was added in a recentFortnitepatch, one that sees an original developer pop up on screen very briefly. This new Easter Egg is so quick that some players likely thought it was a glitch or an unintentional effect associated withFortnite’s new Sub-Zero Skin, but quite the contrary, as it’s actually a decades-old reference to theMortal Kombatfranchise itself. The Easter Egg has since been removed, although it’s made quite a buzz in theFortniteandMortal Kombatcommunities.
Customization is king inFortnite, with the game now allowing players to personalize their experience in a number of ways. Outside the basic skin and back bling options, players can also equip special pickaxes and trail effects, as well as select between different kicks,Fortnite’s latest cosmetic category. With each new season comes more cosmetics, especially new skins, withFortnite’s Chapter 6 Season 2 update marking the arrival of legendaryMortal Kombatcharacter Sub-Zero, who acts as the final reward of the base pass. Sub-Zero will be instantly familiar to longtimeMortal Kombatfans, though the skin also includes an old reference that seasoned players will get a kick out of as well.
Shortly after arecentFortnitepatch dropped, players who were using Sub-Zero began to notice an image of a seemingly random man would appear at the bottom of their screen if they used his Kombat Kit to get an elimination. The image is of Dan Forden, a former Midway sound programmer who first appeared as an Easter Egg inMortal Kombat 2. Forden would sometmies appear duringMortal Kombat 2matches if a player performed an uppercut. Originally, Forden would appear saying the word “Toasty!,” though the recentFortniteEaster Egg does not have any sound.
Epic Games Adds “Toasty!” Mortal Kombat Reference to Fortnite
What makes this rather cheeky Easter Egg even more interesting is that Toasty is also the name of Scorpion’s Fatality, meaning Epic Games may be teasing thearrival of this equally iconicMortal Kombatcharacter. Scorpion has been rumored to be coming toFortnitealong with other famous characters for quite some time. With the arrival of Sub-Zero, it seems very likely Scorpion will soon make his debut. Interestingly, Epic Games has since disabled the new Toasty Easter Egg.
Fortniterecently launched its Chapter 6 Season 2 update, which made significant changes to the island and weapon pool, as well as the game’s overarching storyline. New areas, such as Crime City and Outlaw Oasis, have become popular spots for players to land, with weapons likeFortnite’s new Pump & Dump weaponshaking things up considerably. Chapter 6 Season 2 is expected to wrap up on May 2, meaningFortniteplayers still have a decent chunk of time left to enjoy and explore.
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