Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix is paying homage to Jarad Anthony Higgins, aka Juice WRLD, by immortalizing him in-game. However, it appears Epic Games has not revealed everything just yet. Officially, the late artist will have his likeness featured via the Slayer Juice WRLD Outfit. A dedicated location will also be added to honor him.
In Week 4 of Chapter 2 Remix, a Landmark (POI) called WRLD Point will be added to the game. It will remain until the Remix: The Finale Live Event occurs, which is also slated to feature Juice WRLD, as confirmed by the artist's manager. If that wasn't enough, due to a survey that was sent out by Epic Games a tad early, Juice WLRD could also be featured in-game as an NPC.
Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix could feature Juice WRLD as an NPC
As mentioned, an in-game survey was mistakenly sent out to a player ahead of its time and was shared by veteran leaker ShiinaBR. In it, the player was asked to provide their feedback for "Juice's Chug Cannon."
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This is perplexing for two reasons. The first is that the item/weapon is not yet in-game. Secondly, items/weapons that have a character's name in them are often classified as Mythics/Exotics.
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They can only be obtained in-game from the character. The only logical explanation for this is that Juice WRLD could be featured on the island as an NPC. Given that the other three artists — Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Ice Spice — who are part of this season are NPCs, having Juice WRLD as a non-playable character makes sense.
Although Epic Games has not mentioned anything about this, given the overwhelming evidence, everything points in that direction. NPCs are found at their own Landmarks/Named Locations and are given special items/weapons.
Hopefully, we see Juice WRLD featured in-game as an NPC in Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix, as he was actively playing OG Chapter 2 back in 2019. It would be a wholesome moment for fans. If not as an NPC, at least the free Juice WRLD Outfit, Landmark, and involvement in the upcoming live event will immortalize him in the Metaverse.
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