Alan Wake 2 director expresses interest in iconic Fortnite collab
You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereFortnite players are always on the lookout for the next collaboration that Epic will bring into the game since there already have been so many in the game in the past few years. Right from TV, movies, and comic books to musical artists have been added to the looped island bringing numerous icons as in-game cosmetic outfits.At the same time, several popular game franchises have also collaborated with Fortnite to bring their characters into the game such as God of War and Metal Gear Solid. Another popular collab that didnt get enough limelight at the time was with Alan Wake 2 which brought the protagonist of that game to Fortnite as an Item Shop skin.However, now the director of Alan Wake 2, Sam Lake has shown interest in numerous Fortnite collabs in the future, one of which is as iconic as it gets and has been something that fans want in the game.Sam Lake wants iconic Alan Wake 2 dance to become a Fortnite emoteIn a conversation with IGN, Alan Wake 2 director Sam Lake was asked if he would like to see Max Payne become a Fortnite skin someday, the character he wrote for Rockstar in the early 2000s. To the question, Sam replied, Yeah maybe, I dont know. Maybe, if we pick through the Remedy Connected Universe, I would certainly love to see Alex Casey in Fortnite.Sam Lake wants Herald of Darkness as a Fortnite emote. Image by IGN.To those unaware, Alex is an officer for the FBI in Alan Wake 2 and is modeled after Lake and written by Alan Wake in his novels. Alex is a quite vital character in both Alan Wake games since whatever Wake faces in the games is through his experiences while writing Alex.Moving on, Sam Lake also told IGN, But if there is another thing about Fortnite that I still feel should have been there, I think that the dance choreography of Herald of Darkness definitely should be in Fortnite.Herald of Darkness was one of the most popular dance moments in video game history as it became a viral sensation even to those who werent acquainted with Alan Wake before its sequel. During the release of the game numerous fans had requested Epic to add the dance as an emote in Fortnite, but now that Sam has expressed interest, fans believe it could become a reality soon.One such fan said, Sam Lake really knows what the people want. One of the best people in the gaming industry. Another wrote, Put Casey in Fortnite and I will play the game again. A third user commented, They did it once they can do it again, I need this please, while referring to the requests made by fans for adding the Bye Bye Bye emote. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share