The Weeknd, known offstage as Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, is set to make a grand entrance into the Fortnite universe.
Joining the ranks of other celebrated artists like Eminem and Ariana Grande, The Weeknd brings his unique style to the game as part of the latest Icon Series collaboration.
This collaboration coincides with the introduction of the new Fortnite Festival game mode.
Release Date and Expectations
While an official release date from Epic Games is pending, speculation suggests that The Weeknd’s Fortnite cosmetics will be available on December 9, aligning with the launch of the Fortnite Festival game mode.
What’s Included in The Weeknd Fortnite Collaboration
Epic Games is planning to offer an extensive range of cosmetics for The Weeknd in Fortnite. Here’s what players can expect:
The Weeknd Festival Pass Cosmetics:
- The Weeknd Outfit (Red Suit): Accessible via the “Paid” version of the Festival Pass.
- Loading Screen, Emoji, XO Bass
The Weeknd Combat Skin Pack:
- XO Backbling
- Axe-O Pickaxe
- XO Attack Wrap
- Popular Vibe Emote
- XO 6-String Guitar and XO Keys Keytar: Exclusive for use in Fortnite Festival mode.
Fortnite Festival: A New Musical Experience
Fortnite Festival, developed by Harmonix, the creators behind Rock Band, offers a unique musical game mode. Players can enjoy performing solo or banding together with friends, playing hit music from their favorite artists. This mode was teased during The Big Bang event, especially during Eminem’s performance.
Epic Games’ Vision for Music Gaming
“Fortnite Festival is a new music game where players can play in a band with friends or perform solo on stage with hit music by their favorite artists. Built by Harmonix, Festival marks the beginning of music gaming in Fortnite.” – Epic Games Press Release
Take Advantage!
The Weeknd’s debut in Fortnite is highly anticipated, promising an exciting blend of music and gaming. With the Fortnite Festival set to kick off on December 9, players should stay tuned for the official release of The Weeknd skin and other cosmetics.