Ford Teams Up With Fortnite: Get Ready for the Ultimate Virtual Muscle Car Experience!

Awesome vehicles in video games aren't anything new. Since the early years of gaming, we've seen remarkable cars featured. Pole Position and Outrun (which is now scheduled for silver screen reboot ) into the extensive collections of vehicles Gran Turismo and Forza Cars have held significant importance within the realm of video games.

The newest entry into the realm of pixelated cars is the Ford Mustang, which holds the title of America's favorite muscle car. Ford has teamed up with an online battle royale game for this collaboration. Fortnite have teamed up to offer users a classic Shelby GT500.

Since its launch in 2017, Fortnite has emerged as one of the globe’s most beloved gaming phenomena and has grown into a suite of games encompassing various iterations. Lego Fortnite and Rocket Racing The extensive video game franchise has become deeply embedded in popular culture through humorous, widely shared dance moves and appearances by famous personalities. Consider this: Snoop Dogg performing "Fortnite Gangsta Party" at New York City’s Times Square back in November.

Actually, Ford isn't the pioneer in this area as several manufacturers have already ventured into licensing their vehicles for use within video games. Out of the over 50 vehicle models available in Fortnite, approximately 20 replicas represent actual car brands. These include both modern and classic Nissan models, a Jeep, a Ram truck, BMWs, Lamborghinis, and notably, Snoop Dogg’s gilded 1966 Cadillac DeVille.

The addition to this eclectic group is a sleek-looking rendering with accurate dimensions (although executed in the cartoony style). Fortnite Although Ford did not reveal the specific year of the vehicle in the press statement, it seems to be a 1967 Shelby GT500. The rims and side skirts appear remarkably alike. Eleanor from Gone In 60 Seconds (2000). The sole element lacking is actually a set of fog lights on the front valance.

Unfortunately, no engine images were included with the release, leading us to speculate that a FE 428 cubic-inch V-8 engine resides under the hood, similar to the one found in the real 1967 GT500.

This isn't the first time that Ford has collaborated with Fortnite’s In 2021, Ford gave approval for the inclusion of an F-150 into another successful series from Epic Games called Rocket League. Following this, they introduced additional vehicles including a Bronco Raptor, Mach-E, and a Mustang Shelby GT350R within the game’s lineup.

Whether you're an avid follower of Fortnite or simply aiming to bond with your kid during meals, this serves as a fantastic small entry into a huge gaming series.

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