Fortnite teases Thor’s entry into Season 4 update but brings bad news for iOS users

Fortnite teases Marvel character Thor in Season 4 update (Source: Fortnite / Twitter)

Amid the controversy and the removal from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, Fortnite is set to launch its Chapter 2 Season 4 on August 27. : The God of Thunder ”in its logo.

IOS users will not receive the new season update due to the ongoing brawl between Apple and Epic Games. Fortnite’s direct payment plan, which bypasses the rule that gives Apple App Store and Google Play Store 30% revenue on in-app purchases, remains an unresolved issue. The update will be available for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

On the other hand, Android users who own Samsung Galaxy smartphones will receive the latest update through the Samsung Galaxy Store app. Samsung also announced on Saturday that users “will get 20% off V-Bucks and real money offers as part of Fortnite Mega Drop by downloading Epic Games through Galaxy Store.” The discounts included in the ‘Mega Drop’ will be permanent.

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The latest Battle Royale game update will include Marvel characters, including the Norse god Thor whose 2020 comic series was used in the teaser logo. The emojis used in the teaser were a hammer, lightning bolt, and rainbow. Hammer (Mjolnir) and Lightning are self-explanatory. The use of the rainbow means Bifrost, the rainbow bridge that connects Asgard with the rest of the world.

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This isn’t the first time a Marvel character has made an appearance in Fortnite. In the past, many Marvel characters have been included in the very popular Battle Royale game. Avengers-themed modes in 2018 and 2019 included Black Widow, Star-Lord, Deadpool, Captain America, and members of X-Force Cable, Psylocke, and Domino. Not only Marvel but also DC Comics characters Batman, Aquaman, Catwoman and others have also featured in the game.

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