Sure, you learn that proper: World of Warcraft Dragonflight 10.1.7 appears to attract inspiration from Epic’s iconic battle royale, Fortnite. A collection of latest boss mechanics for the MMORPG‘s latest foe embody the flexibility to construct towers and chug “refreshing juice,” with one potion aptly named “Glug Jug.” WoW meets Fortnite? By no means noticed that one coming.
In spite of everything, they’re each very completely different video games, aren’t they? WoW is among the greatest MMOs on the market, whereas Fortnite continues to battle Apex Legends for the title of greatest battle royale recreation. If I ever noticed the worlds of Azeroth and The Island colliding, I assumed it could be within the type of Fortnite skins (Sylvanas pores and skin although?) not a WoW boss battle.
As found by the diligent dataminers over at Wowhead, a brand new foe will drop in 10.1.7, merely entitled ‘The Renegade Looter.’ What that’s, we don’t know, however its mechanics embody the flexibility to “quickly assemble a tower to achieve the excessive floor” and a therapeutic potential that lets it “devour the Glug Jug to revive full well being.” Appear acquainted?
Different standouts are a capability referred to as “The Storm,” referencing Fortnite’s notorious, omnipresent ring, in addition to “Slurp Drink,” which grants small bursts of therapeutic over time. It’s additionally a luminous vibrant inexperienced, and the place have I seen that earlier than…
Now, as a lot as I want to drop onto The Island as Tyrande Whisperwind with Ariana Grande’s crystalline pink wings, this odd little crossover is definitely fairly cool. I’m to see how the boss performs, and whether or not or not it’s really a part of one thing larger – an official crossover, possibly?
It could appear far-fetched, however we’ve had soulslikes collide with the upcoming Lies of P and Wo Lengthy Fallen Dynasty collab, in addition to new mashup of Avenue Fighter 6 and PUBG. Something is feasible within the land of videogames, of us.
With WoW 10.1.5, Fractures in Time, launching on Tuesday July 11, there’s no higher time than proper now to dive into the fantastic world of the Dragon Isles. Should you do, be sure you try our WoW Dragonflight tier record that will help you select the perfect class and spec. in addition to our rundown of all the greatest WoW addons that will help you slay this mysterious Renegade Looter in fashion when it lastly seems.