In a groundbreaking collaboration, music icon The Weeknd is set to headline ‘The Weeknd x Fortnite Festival,’ a new music experience in Fortnite, developed by Harmonix, the creators of Rock Band. Slated for release on December 9, this venture marks a significant fusion of music culture and the gaming world.
The 44-second trailer features The Weeknd’s digital avatar delivering a dynamic performance of his hit “Take My Breath” from the Dawn FM album. This integration of the superstar into Fortnite’s virtual realm reflects the ongoing trend of artists from the music genre venturing into digital spaces.
Fortnite’s ‘Festival’ mode will offer interactive gameplay, where players can tap along to songs, highlighting the immersive nature of both music and gaming. The event also includes exclusive content like new instrument designs and a unique The Weeknd skin, enhancing the game’s appeal to music fans.
This collaboration follows in the footsteps of previous Fortnite music events featuring renowned artists like Eminem, Ariana Grande, and Travis Scott, further cementing the relationship between the music culture and the gaming industry. The Weeknd’s participation in Fortnite represents a new era of entertainment, merging the rhythmic energy of hip-hop with the interactive excitement of gaming.
Fortnite Festival represents the game’s inaugural venture dedicated solely to music, an impressive feat for a title that has been downloaded over 129 million times across the App Store and Google Play.
Take a look at the trailer for The Weeknd x Fortnite Festival below.