Fortnite and Squid Game recently came together for a brand-new Reload map. Titled Squid Grounds, the special limited-time Squid Game map brought the world of the hit Netflix series to Fortnite, and not only that, but there were a variety of special limited-time cosmetics thrown into the mix, too.
Over the years, Fortnite has continued to bring high-profile franchises to its many different modes, but the arrival of Squid Game was particularly exciting, as it opens the door for some fun mini-games to come across in Reload, too. This isn’t the first time this year that Squid Game has been featured in a video game, though. Back in January, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 had its own major Squid Game crossover, and while there are similarities between the two collaborations, Fortnite and Black Ops 6 have also handled their events in quite different ways.
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Fortnite and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Squid Game Crossovers Have Their Own Strengths and Weaknesses
The Modes
Fortnite‘s Squid Game crossover is confined to only one specific mode instead of being part of the base game. Players who prefer Battle Royale or the game’s many other modes were only be able to experience the bulk of Fortnite‘s Squid Game collab in Reload. This has its downsides and benefits. On the one hand, players who aren’t interested in Squid Game don’t have to bother with a map and POIs inspired by the series. On the other hand, though, not every player is fond of Reload, so approaching crossovers this way in the future could deter some fans from jumping in on the action.
In comparison, Black Ops 6 offered a variety of modes that were inspired by Squid Game. Red Light, Green Light, Pentathlon, Squid Game Moshpit, and Dead Light, Green Light (Zombies) all played a part in bringing Black Ops 6‘s limited-time crossover to life. Granted, Fortnite does allow players to experience Red Light, Green Light, but it was still confined to the Reload’s Squid Grounds map along with Glass Bridge.
Over the years, Fortnite has continued to bring high-profile franchises to its many different modes.
Squid Games-Inspired Skins and Cosmetics
Both Fortnite and Black Ops 6 have included a sizable number of skin options with their Squid Game crossovers, but the latter still had more variety overall. Fortnite has four main skins: Games Guard Skin, Games Manager Skin, and a male and female green tracksuit skin that has multiple variants featuring default characters.
Black Ops 6 boasted several Operator bundles that featured some of Squid Game‘s most notable characters. While Niran and Maya were given Squid Game-inspired skins that were more generic options, some major characters were included.
- Pink Guards Tracer Pack
- Young-Hee Tracer Pack
- The VIPs Tracer Pack
- Front Man Operator
Beyond skins, Fortnite‘s Squid Game items included Delicious Dalgona back bling, Ddakji Box back bling, Lil’ Prized Piggy Bank emote, and Squid Shapes wrap.
Black Ops 6 Excels at Variety While Fortnite Focuses on an Eye-Catching Map
When it comes to the amount of modes and content featured in the two crossovers, Black Ops 6 is in the lead, but half of the fun of Fortnite‘s Squid Grounds map is taking in its vibrant aesthetic. Using the pastel-infused Squid Games color palette to its full advantage, Fortnite definitely didn’t miss out on the fun. Fortnite’s Squid Grounds map featured plenty of great loot, which adds an extra layer of fun to the crossover. Fortnite and Black Ops 6‘s approaches are both strong ways to integrate Squid Game into their worlds, so when it comes down to it, it’s mostly a matter of one’s own preference. If someone is more interested in variety, Black Ops 6 was probably more enjoyable, but for those who craved a more straightforward Squid Games collaboration, the Squid Grounds Reload map pulls ahead.
