Did you hear that the last seven years of Fortnite was just phase one?
[Really?]
Everything that has happened so far–the Imagined Order war, the Last Reality attacks, the crossover seasons–were just the first part. Although, I wonder if they really planned it that way or did they see the success of other “phase” stories, like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and decide to do it too.
I wouldn’t put it past them. They do a lot of pop culture things, like the 6 7 references. Also, it isn’t completely out of the ordinary for a business to shift gears when they see something is popular. I’ve done it with my own writing.
It still makes me wonder if this “phase one” thing isn’t a Band-Aid to keep the story going, bring it back, or repair it. The storyline did seem to divert, and at times completely disappear. It’s also not the easiest thing to follow. It’s easier than Five Nights at Freddy’s though.
Also, the timing seems…odd–Chapter Seven, the game has been around for seven years, and now the Seven returning (supposedly).
Don’t forget to drink some water, stretch, and take a break.
The Only Place Worse Than Hell via Tale Foundry
However, it does take time to make a video game. They have to plan things out a long time in advance. It isn’t so easy to change mid-stream.
I am intrigued to say the least. I want to know what these “big changes” are that Epic Games claims is happening. They did blow up the Battle Bus. There’s rumors of different storm shapes as well, as if someone is messing with the Zero Point’s ability to make the storm.
Also, they’ve hinted at phase one being just a game and now Chapter Seven has a movie theme. Is a Fortnite movie on its way?
With all the crossovers, Fortnite now has an omniverse; is there a bid for world, I mean, omniverse domination coming: a battle not only for the Island but all of reality? It makes sense. Each phase (or a sequel) has to be bigger than the pervious: bigger stakes, bigger action, bigger villains, bigger explosions! Phase one we saw battles for the Island: the Imagined Order, the Last Reality, the Dark Presence. Now, it’s time to expand.
Whatever the plan, I hope the next phase is more organized. Sometimes it felt like Epic Games threw things at the wall and saw if it stuck…and sometimes it seems like they’ve planned out every detail, hinting at events that happen years later. It’d be nice to see more cutscenes or voice acting; in other words, it’d be nice to know what the story is without having to completely fallback on YouTubers to understand the game.
As a whole, phase one was filled with twists, turns, mystery, betrayal, and suspense. The story of a storm and time restarting to explain the game’s mechanics was unique. Epic Games did a great job at turning their limitations into strengths, such as characters couldn’t speak to explain the lack of voice acting, or the idea of snapshots to explain why skins didn’t have the skills of the character they looked like. However, the storyline did get muddy at times, and it was frustrating when plot lines vanished or disappeared for years and then finally came back.
The game is still fun and Epic Games knows how to keep you interested. I imagine it’ll only get crazier (and more addictive) from here.
Treat yourself to some holiday fun with talking Christmas trees, a smart-aleck vending machine, and a T. Rex.
Joe Rover 
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