Junji Ito Manaic joins Fortnite; bringing fans a haunted house Creative map cover image

Junji Ito Manaic joins Fortnite; bringing fans a haunted house Creative map

Learn how to play the haunted house Fortnite map inspired by the Netflix anime.

From anime to Fortnite, the official metaverse studio "NEIGHBOR" has created a unique gaming experience for fans of horror and jump scares, utilizing Fortnite's Creative mode.

Based on the Netflix series "Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre", this creative world offers up an immersive experience. With multiple aspects of the map to explore, players will find a new scare each time playing.

The game features exploding heads, dark corridors and more. Therefore, those looking to play the new mode must enter this map code into their creative playlists:

Fortnite's creative mode is becoming the future for gamers; giving developers an easier way to cater to their communities

Fortnite has proved for a long time that its creative mode is what will eventually drive the game. In addition to "Creative 2.0" being hinted to release in 2023, it would make total sense for more and more developers to get involved with the game.

NEIGHBORS, the studio behind this "haunted house" map, has created multiple other Fortnite maps in the past. For developers, Fortnite's Creative mode offers an easy way to bring someone's game to life.

Junji Ito Maniac in Fortnite via Bloody Disgusting
Junji Ito Maniac in Fortnite via Bloody Disgusting

As more and more games become developed through creative, then we should expect to see a surge in Fortnite's numbers.

From Fortnite's version of among us to their haunted houses, Creative mode continues to surprise us.

Learn more about the Japanese horror anime

The classic Japanese horror stories first originated from Junji Ito's mangas. From traditional gothic horror pieces to aliens from different dimensions, Ito has created worlds apart from ours.

The Netflix adaptation takes these stories and brings them to the screen. Nonetheless, each episode and shares a different blood-curling story stemming from the mind of Ito.

Junji Ito Maniac Netflix Series via Bloody Disgusting
Junji Ito Maniac Netflix Series via Bloody Disgusting

Read through the manga or watch the Netflix series. Regardless, Ito's stories are meant to be enjoyed and loved by horror fans alike.

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