Nintendo has always been known for being protective of its intellectual property, and a recent move in Fortnite has once again highlighted this tendency. The popular battle royale game recently introduced a new skin based on the iconic character Samus from the Metroid series. However, shortly after its release, Nintendo ordered the skin to be removed from the game over concerns about exclusivity.

The decision to remove the Metroid skin from Fortnite has sparked controversy among fans of both franchises. Many players were excited to see a beloved character like Samus make an appearance in a game as popular as Fortnite, and were disappointed to see the skin pulled from the game so quickly. Some have criticized Nintendo for being overly protective of its characters and not allowing them to be featured in other games.

On the other hand, Nintendo has long been known for being strict about how its characters are used in other media. The company has a history of carefully managing its intellectual property to ensure that its characters are not misrepresented or used in ways that could be damaging to the brand. In this case, Nintendo may have been concerned that allowing the Samus skin to remain in Fortnite could lead to confusion about the character’s exclusivity, or could dilute the Metroid brand.

While it’s understandable that Nintendo wants to protect its characters and maintain control over how they are used, some fans are disappointed by the decision to remove the Metroid skin from Fortnite. It’s not often that characters from different franchises are able to come together in a game like Fortnite, and many players were excited to see Samus join the roster of available skins. However, it seems that for now at least, Samus will remain exclusive to the Metroid series.

In the end, it’s clear that Nintendo values its intellectual property and wants to ensure that its characters are treated with respect in other media. While this may be disappointing for fans who were hoping to see Samus in Fortnite, it’s ultimately up to Nintendo to decide how its characters are used. And for now, it looks like the Metroid skin will have to remain a dream for Fortnite players.