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Percy Jackson: Siege of Monsters Arrives in Fortnite
12/7/2025, 1:51:04 AM
Overview of the Event
The popular series "Percy Jackson," based on the novels by Rick Riordan, is set to make its debut in the gaming world with a new Fortnite experience titled "Percy Jackson: Siege of Monsters." This event was announced during the CCXP25 convention in São Paulo, Brazil, and will launch on December 9, just one day before the premiere of the show's second season on Disney+.
Game Features and Experience
"Percy Jackson: Siege of Monsters" invites players to immerse themselves in an island map inspired by Camp Half-Blood, the training ground for demigods. Players will assume the role of newly arrived demigods, where they will discover their godly parentage, gain divine powers, and engage in battles against iconic monsters, including Scylla and Charybdis. The game promises to offer a detailed and authentic experience, allowing players to interact with characters from the series, such as Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood, all rendered in the likeness of the actors from the Disney+ adaptation.
Dan Shotz, the series' Executive Producer and Co-showrunner, emphasized the collaborative effort with Disney to create this immersive world within Fortnite. He stated, “You're going to get to see incredible monsters. You get to fight the Minotaur, you get to have a boss battle with Scylla and Charybdis, and you also just get to hang out with the gang from Percy Jackson. It's pretty epic.”
Promotional Context
The launch of "Siege of Monsters" is part of a broader promotional strategy for the second season of the "Percy Jackson" series. In addition to the Fortnite experience, Disney has also introduced an official online store for the franchise. The game is developed by Gauntlet using Unreal Engine for Fortnite and is rated Teen.
Official Statements & Responses
Rick Riordan, the creator of "Percy Jackson," expressed his enthusiasm for the adaptation of his stories into a modern gaming format, noting the long-standing demand from fans for an immersive game experience. Leah Sava Jeffries, who plays Annabeth, shared her excitement about returning to Fortnite, stating, “This is making me want to go back and play it again. I have been waiting for this for so long, and now I really feel like this is our moment.”
Criticism & Opposition
While the announcement has been met with enthusiasm from fans and creators alike, some critics may question the effectiveness of adapting literary works into video games, particularly regarding the preservation of the original narrative and character depth. However, no specific dissenting voices were highlighted in the sources.
What's Next
Following the launch of "Percy Jackson: Siege of Monsters," fans can look forward to the premiere of the second season of the series on December 10. Additionally, production for a third season is already underway, promising continued engagement with the franchise.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I cannot tell you how many years the fans have been asking me, ‘When are we going to get a Percy Jackson immersive game?’” — Rick Riordan, Creator
- “I'm just excited to be the guy from Fortnite,” — Walker Scobell, Percy Jackson Actor
- “Everything in Percy Jackson: Siege of Monsters was built with such incredible detail to honor our series on Disney+ as well as book readers around the world.” — Dan Shotz, Executive Producer
