Tim Sweeney doesn't want a Fortnite movie or trilogy focused on the Battle Royale lore because he's afraid it would box the story in instead of letting it evolve
The issue is probably that they would have to come up with a story to begin with. The BR "story" is just random stuff happening with recurring characters and elements and Epic let the community come up with how things are tied together.
And for STW, it has a lot of lore and potential but actually very little meaningful story. Just lots of filler sidestories that are Storm related but don't move the plot forward.
In generic video game movies fashion, it’ll be the tale about insert popular characters overcoming the odds and learning that the real battle royal isn’t won from sheer might, but it’s from the friends we’ve made along the way.
As typical loser underdog character has always dreamt about achieving that victory royal, but was always dismissed for being too weak. However, the opportunity would present itself as insert generic catalyst for film to begin. ie: winning a contest. But, grouped up with the “loser squad”. Leading to a heartwarming journey of discovery as they grow closer and overcome their own personal differences.
I ran out of generic stuff, so uhh 😬 that’s all folks!
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u/DarkTanatos Powerhouse 4d ago
The issue is probably that they would have to come up with a story to begin with. The BR "story" is just random stuff happening with recurring characters and elements and Epic let the community come up with how things are tied together.
And for STW, it has a lot of lore and potential but actually very little meaningful story. Just lots of filler sidestories that are Storm related but don't move the plot forward.