Rumor: Doctor Doom could be the main antagonist in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4

According to a recent rumor, Doctor Doom could be the main antagonist in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4. This stems from the fact that the character was spotted in the image that was leaked to 4chan. He will appear in Chapter 5 Season 4 and be part of Fortnitemares 2024. While his role is relatively unknown in any official capacity, he was featured in-game as a villain a few years ago.

As such, based on logic, he would be re-featured as a villain again. While this would be enough to cement his role, a few users on the social media platform "X" have linked him to Valerie. She was a major antagonist in Chapter 5 Season 1 and the former highest leader of a faction known as The Society. They were hellbent on defeating Jonesy and had kidnapped Peely as well.

Coming back to the topic at hand, it would seem that Doctor Doom and Valerie share a friendship that has seemingly stretched over space-time itself. With elements from Marvel being canon in Fortnite, many speculate that the two characters have been in touch with each other behind the scenes within the storyline.

With The Society defeated, Doctor Doom will now take the reins and control of the situation.

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The Oracle likely predicted Doctor Doom's arrival in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4

Keeping aside the 4chan leak that showcased Epic Games' roadmap for 2024 and the comic link to Valerie showcased by the community, The Oracle, likely predicted Doctor Doom's arrival. In an audio log that can be heard in-game quests, The Oracle says:

"Zeus wrath is upon you. And doom is on the horizon."

While the dialogue relates directly to the ongoing events of Chapter 5 Season 2, the usage of the word "doom" is not coincidental. With the 4chan leak showcasing Doctor Doom in all his villainous glory, Epic Games was likely connecting the dots long-term to set up the storyline for Chapter 5 Season 4.

Although this is all still based on speculation, Doctor Doom fits into the storyline perfectly given his backstory.

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How could Doctor Doom influence the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 storyline?

Doctor Doom is no ordinary Marvel villain. He has quite a few tricks and powers up his sleeves. With Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 5 being based on the OG Fortnite Chapter 2 seasons, it's very likely that Doctor Doom could use his powers of time travel to influence the timeline of the game. This is how the storyline could go back to OG Chapter 2 for a month before Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 begins.

Based on the list of his powers, he could also directly influence Fortnitemares 2024. This would be achievable by using his powers to summon hordes of demonic creatures. This could lead to the downfall of the Chapter 5 island and players would have to escape it by fleeing to the past to re-rewrite the future.

Given that a similar theme has occurred before, this could be the possible storyline in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4. That being said, leakers/data-miners should have more on Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 in the coming months.