Top 10 Unexpected Gaming Crossovers That Surprised All Players

Have you ever been in a complete gaming zone, concentrated on killing that one enemy, and bam, out of nowhere Batman comes in? And you go like, "Wait, what just happened?"

Those moments in the gaming world that shook you and stuck in your minds because they bring familiar characters into totally new environments.

Today, I am going to list out those top 10 moments in the gaming industry that gave us the best crossovers you cannot stop thinking about.

10. Genshin Impact x Horizon Zero Dawn

Let us begin this list with a crossover that everyone remembers, I am sure. When Genshin Impact added Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn as a free character into the magical world.

Well, this crossover may have surprised the players, but it was weird because one time you are out there exploring magical Teyvat, and then suddenly you have to interact with a post-apocalyptic robot hunter on your journey.

Well, everyone admitted she looked cool, but honestly speaking, she did not fit into the world of Genshin. Still, it remains one of the most surprising crossovers in gaming history.

9. Tekken x Street Fighter

Tekken and Street Fighter are the biggest top two game franchises in the world, and seeing them come face to face in a collaboration with a crossover, trust me, the adrenaline hit.

Fans were never so hyped to see Ryu, Chun-Li, and the Tekken fighters clash in one game. Although the developers mixed the game together with the hope of potential excitement and surprise, the players had a different opinion.

The game was not masterfully created with the crossover. Despite this flaw, this collaboration is considered to be one of the most ambitious crossovers in fighting game history.

8. Minecraft x Super Smash Bros

This crossover broke the records. You are playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and out of nowhere Minecraft's blocky Steve and Alex join in.

Smash Bros was already so big with its iconic characters like Mario, Sonic, and Pikachu, but adding blocky Steve into this mix was a move that nobody saw coming.

Gamers did love the creative, unique moveset of Steve, which proved that even the simplest games can stand alongside giants in crossover history.

7. Mortal Kombat x DC Universe

Mortal Kombat: when you think of this game, I am sure you imagine bloodshed, merciless fights, and brutal finishers.

So, when the news of Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe came out, fans were deeply shocked. Seeing Batman and Superman fight against Scorpion and Sub-Zero was like having a wild dream. The players didn't want either of the competitors to lose.

But, this crossover had a drawback. They toned down the violence due to this collaboration, which was the biggest off-putting part for the audience. It still felt good to see the biggest competitors competing against each other.

6. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games

The biggest gaming world's rivals became sports buddies. Sonic and Mario. Instead of fighting in this rivalry, Mario and Sonic faced off in Olympic events like sprinting, swimming, and gymnastics.

It was kind of disappointing because fans wanted them to fight it out, but it turned out to be more like a family-friendly crossover. It was not what was expected, but it turned out to be super fun and became a big hit across the world.

5. Fortnite x Marvel

Crossovers from Fortnite are expected; they are quite the usuals in this field. But the Marvel season was not exactly what the fans were thinking of. It was one of the biggest crossovers ever.

Suddenly, the players were flying in as Iron Man, swinging as Spider-Man, or even dropping in as Thor. The battlefield became a playground for Superheroes, and fans loved playing every second of it.

Fortnite did prove that it can take their collaboration games to the next level by blending pop culture with gaming like this; it set the bar high.

4. Among Us x Halo & Ratchet

Among Us is a really chaotic game with its imposters and crewmates, but then came the crossover with Halo's Master Chief and Ratchet & Clank.

This crossover was quite hilarious, as we got to see the tiny astronauts wear armor from Halo or costumes from Ratchet.

3. The Witcher x Monster Hunter World

One of the most unexpected and surprising crossovers was Geralt of Rivia appearing in Monster Hunter World. This crossover updated the way gamers played the individual games.

They could take on special quests that featured Geralt and even face a monster that came straight out of The Witcher's universe.

This mix of worlds turned out to be unique and natural, which gave both the games' focus on hunting monsters. Fans loved how detailed and immersive this crossover was.

2. Marvel vs. Capcom

This has to be one of the most iconic and underrated blends of two different universes: Marvel x Capcom. This fighting game brought together Marvel superheroes like Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Captain America with Capcom legends like Ryu, Mega Man, and Chun-Li.

This created the most chaotic and fun matches in gaming history. Even today, fans remember the wild battles and stylish moves.

1. Konami Wai Wai World

The OG of the gaming crossovers, the rawness of this crossover, and the thrills the fans got to see or imagine that such an idea could be brought to light were very surprising.

Konami Wai Wai World from 1988. This wild Famicom title brought together Castlevania's Simon Belmont, King Kong, and even Mikey from The Goonies in one single adventure.

Today, we have crossovers every single day with every game we possibly can think of. But back in the '80s, this felt like the Avengers assembling for the very first time. I am very sure you know the feeling.

Conclusion

Crossovers are always something players look forward to. It gives the thrills, excitement, and the pump in that adrenaline rush. They bring two different worlds together that we could never imagine would meet.

These crossovers might not always make sense, but they stay with us, and we do remember them on some random day.