Fortnite took over online gaming when it was released and its hold on the industry hasn’t really stopped since. In fact, Fortnite’s popularity has only grown throughout the years with a bigger player base and finding merchandise in a variety of stores. The current season of Fortnite, “Invasion,” has introduced players to new skins and an intriguing new plotline for the island. It’s also shaken up how the Battle Pass works, with players earning stars per level rather than individual items. The seventh season of Fortnite Chapter Two is currently in full swing and is set to end in September.
The Outer Worlds is another game that has garnered positive reviews, especially for fans of Obsidian Entertainment’s past work. The Outer Worlds is a first-person shooter RPG with lots of dark humor sprinkled throughout the game. It was originally released in October 2019 but got two DLC packs as well. It was revealed at E3 this year that The Outer Worlds 2 is currently in development, though the satirical trailer remarked there wasn’t much to show for it yet. Despite how different The Outer Worlds and Fortnite are, there’s an interesting connection between the two of them.
Fortnite and The Outer Worlds Share a Voice Actress
Fortnite is unlike other video games for a few reasons, but its characters aren’t particularly known for their voices. However, different trailers occur before and during the premiere of the season that has players see their favorite characters speak to each other and possibly face a precarious situation. This season, players are introduced to a character and unlockable skin named Dr. Slone.
Dr. Slone is voiced by Mara Junot, an immensely popular but not always recognizable voice actress. Junot has lots of credits in the video game world with a unique overlap between Fortnite and The Outer Worlds, as Junot voices crewmate Nyoka Ramnarim-Wentworth in the latter game. While Dr. Slone and Nyoka don’t sound identical, there are enough vocal clues that players of both games can detect that Junot lends her voice to both characters.
Who is Fortnite’s Dr. Slone?
Dr. Slone was originally teased in Fortnite’s Chapter Two, Season Five as “Jonesy’s Boss” where players heard her warn the agent not to let anyone escape The Loop and not attract The Seven's attention. Jonesy runs off before she can finish speaking, but players still knew her warning was dire. Now Dr. Slone is appearing as an unlockable skin for the battle royale game, but players will have to reach page eight of the rewards before being able to attain her.
She’s not just an unlockable skin, though, as players can also find and take her down during the game. Fortnite players know that taking down NPCs can result in lots of weapon goodies, and it’s no different in Dr. Slone’s case with her Mythic Rifle. Players will have to be careful when taking her on because NPC AIs have large health pools, but the risk is worth the reward with the Mythic Rifle.
Who is The Outer Worlds’ Nyoka?
Nyoka is a potential crewmate aboard the Unreliable in The Outer Worlds. Players will need to take Nyoka aboard the ship to continue the game, as she acts as their guide through the Monarch wilderness. Nyoka is a hunter with a drinking problem, but players can get to know her a bit better by completing her personal quest. It’s not required to complete The Outer Worlds, but it helps with world immersion and getting to know the crew a bit better.
Mara Junot brings something interesting to both Dr. Slone and Nyoka, though the world each character lives in is pretty different from the other. Players who want to experience Junot in either role can download Fortnite or get The Outer Worlds for their platform of choice.
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