With Solid Snake finally available in-game, one Fortnite player perfectly recreates the MGS4 intro with a Fortnite spin.
Since Fortnite launched in 2017, Epic Games’ title has evolved into something almost entirely different than what it started as. Starting with “Save the World,” Fortnite gained immense popularity a few months later when the titular Battle Royale mode arrived.
Ever since the arrival of said mode, Fortnite’s trajectory changed forever, as it continued to maintain a high standard of excellence via its in-game shop, constant content updates, and more.
Chapter 5 Season 1 is no different and with the game being so vastly different compared to its humble beginnings, one player took the time to reflect, with the aid of a legendary intro from 2008.
Iconic MGS4 intro given recreated with a Fortnite spin
MGS4 is known for many things, but its opening monologue sticks with many the most. In the opening moments, a grizzled Solid Snake reflects on how war has changed throughout his life, as he embarks on his final mission.
Despite the context being different, many have been able to use that intro to reflect on how different subjects have evolved. In this case, Twitter/X user CarlitoLopezVO cleverly applied it to Fortnite, with a short clip showing how much the game has truly changed.
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“Fortnite has changed,” the trailer starts with Old Snake’s voiceover and the same intro music playing. “The age of building has become the age of Zero Build,” Snake reflects.
Fortnite has changed…–I spent all morning getting Old Snake just to voice this. pic.twitter.com/1zrtz5Pm9L
— Carlito ☕ (@CarlitoLopezVO) January 23, 2024
It’s rather cleverly done, and fans who know the setup of MGS4’s intro should feel right at home with Carlito’s recreation. One viewer added the “MGS4 aesthetic” to it, which further enhanced the viewing experience.
Tons of praise flooded the replies, with one reply saying: “This is f**king amazing and canon in my book.” The trailer even received a response from Fortnite’s Associate Producer, who said: “Okay, but this is like, really good. Like really, really good.”
Solid Snake is now available in Fortnite via the Battle Pass’ questline.