The Fortnite universe collides with Marvel’s cosmic titan as the Infinity Gauntlet Limited Time Mashup launches on May 8, 2025. For the first time since 2018, players can transform into Thanos by locating the mythic Infinity Gauntlet hidden across the map. This crossover event revives the iconic villain in a chaotic 100-player free-for-all where the Mad Titan’s powers reshape the battlefield. 🎮💥

Thanos Gauntlet in Fortnite

How the Mashup Works

When the match begins, the Infinity Gauntlet spawns randomly on the island. The first player to claim it becomes Thanos, gaining:

  • Superhuman strength & jump abilities

  • A devastating ground-pound attack

  • Damage-resistant armor

  • Reality-altering energy blasts (courtesy of the Infinity Stones)

The remaining 99 players must team up to eliminate Thanos before he wipes out the lobby. If defeated, the Gauntlet drops for another player to claim – triggering a new round of chaos!

People Also Ask:

❓ How long will the event run?

Epic Games hasn’t confirmed an end date, but leaks suggest a 3-week duration.

❓ Can Thanos build structures?

No – his powers focus on destruction, mirroring his Avengers: Infinity War role.

Russo Brothers’ Fortnite Fandom Revealed

Directors Joe and Anthony Russo (Avengers: Infinity War) revealed to Entertainment Weekly that they played Fortnite during post-production breaks. This collaboration feels organic, given the game’s superhero-esque building mechanics and Marvel’s multiverse logic. As Anthony Russo joked: “Thanos with a pickaxe? Why not – the Reality Stone makes anything possible.”

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Ripples in the Battle Royale Scene

While fans celebrate, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) faces renewed pressure. The 14-year-old franchise, once Fortnite’s chief rival, struggles to compete with crossover events of this scale. Speculation grows about PUBG seeking a DC Comics partnership – though fans mock the idea as a “Suicide Squad-level desperation move.” 💀

Meteors, Marvel, and Unanswered Questions

The event ties into Fortnite’s ongoing meteor storyline. Could recent asteroid impacts actually be debris from Titan, Thanos’ destroyed homeworld? Data miners found encrypted files referencing “Titanic debris fields” and “celestial corpses,” hinting at future Marvel crossovers.

Don’t miss this universe-shattering event! Drop into the Battle Royale island, hunt the Gauntlet, and embrace your inner Mad Titan before reality itself resets. 🔥

CTA: Suit up and join the Thanos showdown – download Fortnite’s free update now!