Fortnite's Power Rangers crossover delivers an extraordinary tokusatsu trailer, seemingly captured at a legendary location featured in the show.
In an exciting development for fans of both Power Rangers and Fortnite, the live-action tokusatsu trailer for the upcoming Power Rangers crossover was filmed at the iconic Vasquez Rocks, a park north of Los Angeles known for its unique rock formations.
This location holds a special place in the hearts of Power Rangers fans, as it was the backdrop for key scenes in the original series, including the first big fight against the Putties and the location where the Command Center was wide-shot throughout the early part of the series. Fans have pointed out that the distinctive rock formations and clearings in the crossover trailer match those at Vasquez Rocks, specifically the site where Ninjor was found in the "Ninja Quest" arc.
While Epic Games has not officially confirmed this, the strong visual evidence and the site's historical use support this conclusion. Vasquez Rocks is also famous for being the setting for Kirk's infamous fight with the Gorn in the original Star Trek, and has been used as a background in numerous campy action and adventure shows.
The trailer features stylized fight scenes reminiscent of the '90s Power Rangers series, with the Megazord making an appearance, and the Power Rangers themselves appearing in live-action footage. The Power Rangers crossover in Fortnite is set to take shape in Fortnite Season 4 Chapter 6, starting on August 7.
This crossover has been noted by hardcore Power Rangers fans to have been filmed at an iconic location from the original series, adding an extra layer of excitement for fans who have been eagerly anticipating this collaboration. The easy access Vasquez Rocks offers to Hollywood-adjacent productions suggests it could have been the location for the Fortnite trailer, although this remains unconfirmed.
As the release date for the Power Rangers crossover in Fortnite approaches, fans can look forward to experiencing their favourite Power Rangers in a new and exciting way, all while exploring the unique and iconic setting of Vasquez Rocks.
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- The location for the Power Rangers crossover trailer is a hot topic among news sources, as it seems to have been filmed at Vasquez Rocks, a site famous for its appearance in Power Rangers and other action and adventure shows like Star Trek.
- On August 7, games like Fortnite will offer entertainment that combines the action of Power Rangers with the deals of in-game deals, as the Power Rangers crossover event is set to start during Fortnite Season 4 Chapter 6.
- The distinctive rock formations and action-packed scenes of the Power Rangers crossover trailer seem to match those found at Vasquez Rocks, previously seen in the original Power Rangers series, Fortnite fans have pointed out.
- For those who love both gaming and TV adventure, the upcoming Power Rangers crossover event on console and Fortnite will offer a unique battle royale experience, taking place at the iconic Vasquez Rocks.
