In the world of video games, crossovers are becoming the norm. From superheroes to cartoons, we’ve seen it all. But now, there’s a new buzz—an American Dad crossover is possibly coming to Call of Duty (CoD). While this news has caught attention, it also raises an important question: is CoD the right platform for a cartoon like American Dad? Or would Fortnite be a much better fit?
Let’s talk about it.
What Is the Rumour?
Recently, dataminers and leakers in the gaming community spotted hints that characters from American Dad might be added to Call of Duty. While nothing is officially confirmed yet, it wouldn’t be a surprise considering Activision’s recent interest in pop culture collaborations.
We’ve already seen celebrities, comic book heroes, and even anime characters like Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, and Homelander in CoD. So, adding Stan Smith or Roger the Alien might seem like the next logical step.
But just because something is possible doesn’t mean it’s the best match.
What Makes Fortnite a Better Option?
Let’s break this down simply.
Fortnite is known for being fun, colourful, and totally open to whacky, unexpected content. It has built its identity around crossovers—from Marvel and Star Wars to Naruto and Dragon Ball Z. Even Rick and Morty, another adult cartoon, has had a successful crossover with Fortnite.
Here’s why Fortnite would do better justice to American Dad than CoD:
1. Cartoon Vibes Match Fortnite’s Energy
American Dad is an adult animated sitcom filled with outrageous humor, over-the-top characters, and weird storylines. Fortnite’s style is similar. It’s cartoony, exaggerated, and doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Call of Duty, on the other hand, is mostly dark, gritty, and realistic. It’s about war, guns, and survival. While CoD has recently added flashy skins, the overall mood still feels grounded in realism. A cartoon alien like Roger running around in a battlefield feels out of place there.
2. Fortnite Embraces Silly & Creative Skins
Let’s be real: Fortnite doesn’t mind going full silly. Whether it’s a banana in a tuxedo (Peely) or Ariana Grande with a glittery pickaxe, Fortnite thrives on wild imagination. That makes it a natural home for Stan Smith’s over-the-top patriotism or Roger’s 100+ personas.
In contrast, Call of Duty’s player base still expects a certain military seriousness. When cartoon characters are forced into realistic war settings, the whole vibe feels off.
3. Fortnite’s Younger, Meme-Loving Audience Fits Better
Fortnite’s player base includes a younger crowd who love pop culture, memes, and viral trends. These are the people who grew up watching Family Guy, The Simpsons, and American Dad. They’re more likely to enjoy and spend money on skins based on these characters.
CoD’s audience is a bit older and leans more towards traditional gameplay. While some might enjoy the crossover, many might feel it breaks immersion.
4. Fortnite Offers Unique In-Game Expressions
In Fortnite, skins are not just visual. Characters can dance, emote, and interact with the environment in funny ways. Just imagine Roger doing a goofy emote, or Stan flexing after getting a win—it would actually look natural.
In CoD, emotes are very limited and don’t add much personality. So even if you’re playing as Roger, he’ll still move, shoot, and behave like a generic soldier.
Is COD Trying Too Hard with Crossover Culture?
Let’s not ignore the obvious. Call of Duty is trying to compete with Fortnite’s popularity by copying its crossover strategy. But just adding skins without matching the tone doesn’t always work.
While crossovers bring in money, they can also dilute the game’s identity. If CoD wants to add American Dad, they need to do more than just add skins. Maybe a special cartoon-style game mode or animated map could make it work. Otherwise, it’s just a mismatch.
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, crossovers should enhance a game—not just be for show. While seeing Roger the Alien in a CoD lobby might give you a chuckle, it probably won’t feel right during serious gameplay. Fortnite, on the other hand, was made for this kind of craziness.
If the American Dad crossover does happen, we’ll be watching to see how it plays out. But in our view? Fortnite is clearly the better fit.
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