All articles tagged with #crossovers
Marvel Studios released the first full Avengers: Doomsday trailer, showing Thor facing Doctor Doom, Thor reuniting with Steve Rogers, and an appeal for cross‑universe teamwork (Avengers, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four) to confront a looming threat, with Rogers briefly lifting Mjolnir again as the film heads toward a December release.
Kotaku argues that Call of Duty Mobile's new Persona 5 Royal skins — turning Joker, Ann, Makoto, and Sumire into near-photoreal operators for a July 1 event — exemplify the ongoing crossover fatigue, noting COD’s history of collabs (The Boys, Godzilla) and Infinity Ward’s pledge to avoid clowny skins, and expressing discomfort at how these cross-promotions threaten the games’ identities.
Behaviour Interactive unveils a sprawling 10th anniversary roadmap for Dead by Daylight, including a 2027 PS5 visual overhaul with rebuilt models, hair, and voice work, plus dynamic weather and map recreations. The update also brings Jason Voorhees, a new survivor Shane Wiigwaas, and collaborations with Scooby-Doo, Iron Maiden’s Eddie, and Terrifier, along with a new mall map, skins, and events as part of Year 11 development.
Anthony Joshua says he’s open to crossing into MMA or kickboxing after his win over Jake Paul, arguing that with the right opponent a crossover could work and citing Francis Ngannou’s boxing move as proof; he notes Holly Holm and James Toney’s UFC runs as cautionary examples and maintains boxing remains the sport’s pinnacle.
Infinity Ward says Modern Warfare 4 will stay grounded by tying cosmetics and collaborations to the game's narrative, explicitly banning outlandish crossovers like Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, and Omni-Man; the studio invites community feedback ahead of the October 23 launch, with a PC-focused approach and assurance of solid performance on Switch 2.
A Mirage clip surveys fighting game notables on whether Final Fantasy’s Tifa Lockhart should guest-star in Street Fighter 6 or Tekken 8, reflecting ongoing crossover discussions after past Square Enix guest appearances and mixed opinions among players.
ABC has ordered The Rookie: North to series for 10 episodes with a midseason premiere, expanding The Rookie universe. The spinoff from The Rookie creator Alexi Hawley and Lionsgate TV stars Jay Ellis as Alex Holland and will feature crossovers with the mothership, including a pilot cameo by Nathan Fillion’s John Nolan, who also executive produces both shows. The Rookie: North is set in the Pacific Northwest, filmed in Vancouver, and Hawley will run both The Rookie and The Rookie: North; this follows The Rookie: Feds as the franchise’s second spinoff.
Marvel Studios unveiled the first full Avengers: Doomsday trailer at CinemaCon 2026, but online release remains unconfirmed after a cryptic Marvel LATAM post sparked fan speculation; the trailer reportedly features Doctor Doom, a reunion with Captain America, and crossovers with X‑Men and Fantastic Four, with a mid‑May online drop expected to align with The Mandalorian and Grogu’s May 22 theater run.
A Street Fighter 6 teaser and lore discussion suggest Ingrid, a goddess-like figure with dimension-breaking powers, could drive further crossovers in Capcom’s fighting universe. The piece references Street Fighter 6’s first DLC guests (Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui) and Ingrid’s pre-order comic from Street Fighter X Tekken, where she creates Pandora’s Box, hinting at a shared universe with Tekken and Fatal Fury—though not officially canon. With Ingrid potentially reigning as the most powerful being in the lore, she could help explain how these worlds connect as a Late Spring 2026 release approaches.
Solid Snake from Metal Gear joins Rainbow Six Siege in a new crossover called Operation Silent Hunt, arriving March 3 and uniting him with Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher in a limited-time mode. Snake is a full operator with the Soliton Radar MKIII gadget and an On-Site Procurement ability, and the season’s battle pass unlocks Snake along with new outfits (including Psycho Mantis) as more cross-franchise content is teased.
Fortnite will gain more crossovers via the Epic Games Store, offering cosmetics from partnered games as part of a program that aims for about 100 partnerships annually; the rollout begins with Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem (Feb 27) and includes others like miHoYo, Pearl Abyss, S-Game, MintRocket, and Kakao Games. Epic also plans launcher improvements, mobile-store expansion to Japan and Brazil, and notes strong third-party PC game spending and millions of free titles claimed.
Fallout is collaborating with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone in a limited-time crossover event starting January 8, featuring themed content, special modes, maps, rewards, and a Fallout-themed Battle Pass, with additional bonuses for Fallout 76 players.
Fortnitemares 2025 in Fortnite features extensive new content including nearly a dozen collaborations with characters like Wednesday Addams and Jason Voorhees, major map overhauls with spooky locations, new boss NPCs, and a new Reload island. Players can earn a free skin, Pig the Butcher, through leveling and quests, and participate in Twitch drops and special events during the Halloween-themed celebration.
Wizards of the Coast announced three new Magic: The Gathering crossover sets for 2026, featuring Marvel Super Heroes (June), The Hobbit (August), and Star Trek (November), along with other upcoming sets, expanding the game's universe with popular franchises.
Helldivers 2 has launched on PlayStation and Xbox with a notable Halo ODST crossover Warbond, priced at 2,100 Super Credits ($20), offering exclusive Halo-themed items. The purchase is considered worthwhile for Halo fans and players seeking powerful in-game gear, making it a highly appealing crossover event.