Robocop – the original, ok – comes to Fortnite
Robocop, the monstrous cyborg creation of a greedy mega corporation trying to impose its will on the sick, crumbling remains of a capitalist empire, is the latest pop culture icon to enter Fortnite.
Now available in the Fortnite item store, this violent, inhumane bloated corporate overlord tool is equipped with legs (clever pun) of the ED-209, which is a former Robocop law enforcement machine that works a little too efficiently. The LEG-209 can be used as a Back Bling for Robocop gear or as a pickaxe. They’re all included in the Robocop bundle, along with Lil’s ED-209 emote.
My initial reaction to Robocop in Fortnite was that it was an odd addition. After all, Robocop is a scathing critique of corporatism, capitalism, systemic corruption, and the slow-motion failures of modern society, while Fortnite is more of an interactive embrace of every pop culture phenomenon under the sun — not a lot of obvious cross-compatibility there sex. I think it’s also a bit dated for Fortnite viewers: the original Robocop came out in 1987 after all.
On the other hand, it was pointed out to me that all avant-garde stuff ends up being sold back to us as toys by the same company they once criticized – RoboCop director Paul Verhoeven might be The whole thing is utterly amused.
Ultimately, Fortnite is a full-blown free-to-play crossover – the latest additions to the game include Assassin’s Creed, Doctor Who, Naomi Osaka, and the X-Men – I’m writing this The article recalls the Terminator, who in January 2021 ripped a man’s heart out of his chest so he could take his jacket. So I guess joining Robocop is not so out of bounds.
Robocop is now available in the Fortnite Item Shop. This is what it looks like.