How AEW: Fight Forever may borrow from Fortnite

Yesterday, Twitter user LynchReborn discovered some interesting details within the code from AEW: Fight Forever. The leaked code suggests the game will feature a Fortnite-inspired version of AEW’s Stadium Stampede. According to the Tweet, the leaked code reveals the online mode, which will allow 30 players to compete in the stadium in a battle royale.

Other details in the code suggest similarities to other games with online battle royale modes. The mode will feature all 30 superstars in the stadium with an ever-shrinking circle as the match progresses. There will also be loot chests and loadouts, as well as some interesting vehicles. These vehicles range from golf carts to a horse.

However, neither developer Yuke’s nor publisher THQ Nordic confirmed the mode’s existence. Whether this mode is a planned surprise remains uncertain. There is also the possibility that this is unused code from a scrapped idea, or the mode may come in a patch update post-launch. Either way, we only have a couple days left of waiting to know for sure.

AEW: Fight Forever powerslams into your home on June 29

On May 22, 2023, All Elite Wrestling revealed its debut game AEW: Fight Forever will hit the mat on June 29.

After years of anticipation and uncertainty, the team behind the game now feel confident for it to hit the shelves. In the new trailer, AEW EVP and former World Champion Kenny Omega discusses how developer Yuke’s is finally ready to release the game. You can watch the official announcement below.

The trailer also shows off additional gameplay featuring Omega as he takes on the likes of Jon Moxley, “Hangman” Adam Page and Adam Cole. The footage also highlights the title’s arcade alternative approach to WWE’s simulation style gameplay. With over-the-top character models and animations, AEW: Fight Forever looks to take wrestling games to their arcade-style roots.

We wanted to develop an arcade experience that was fun, easy to pick up and play, but difficult to master.

Kenny Omega

AEW: Fight Forever is developed by Yuke’s and published by THQ Nordic. The game will release worldwide on June 29 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

You can also pre-order the game on the official website. Pre-ordering the game will unlock Matt Hardy as a playable wrestler. In addition, you’ll also receive his “Broken” variant as well.

What do you think a battle royale mode in AEW: Fight Forever could look like? As always, let us know what you think in the comments!