Gorillaz Land in Fortnite — New Main Stage and “Clint Eastwood” & “DARE” Drop Aug. 26
Epic Games has added the virtual band Gorillaz as the icons for Fortnite Festival Season 10, the company announced on Monday. The four animated members — Noodle, 2D, Russel Hobbs, and Murdoc Niccals — make their Fortnite debut on Tuesday, Aug. 26. “It’s an honour for all of you that I am finally to be immortalised in my own fiefdom. Watch out serfs, here I come,” Niccals said in a news release.
- Who is joining Fortnite and when
- Details on the new Main Stage and gameplay changes
- Which Gorillaz songs are included and how to find more info
- Quick background on Gorillaz and prior Fortnite music guests
Who is joining Fortnite
Epic Games confirmed that Gorillaz will be featured as Season 10 Festival icons. The virtual band’s four characters — Noodle, 2D, Russel Hobbs, and Murdoc Niccals — arrive in-game on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Epic announced the collaboration in a company statement on Monday.
New Main Stage and gameplay changes
A new Main Stage is being added to the festival. According to a blog post, it includes towering buildings, a street train, and extensive graffiti to match the band’s aesthetic. In addition, Fortnite is rolling out several gameplay modifications for musical experiences. Specifically, the update adds “good” notes to the UI, changes the lift notes design, and allows players to strum during the tune-up process.
Jam tracks and songs
Two Gorillaz tracks are being added as jam tracks: “Clint Eastwood” and “DARE”. For more details, see the official Epic blog linked above.
About Gorillaz
Gorillaz is a virtual band created in the late 1990s by Damon Albarn (of Blur) and artist Jamie Hewlett (co-creator of Tank Girl). The band’s members are animated and appear in music videos and on screens during performances. However, real-life musicians perform alongside the visuals when the band plays live.
Fortnite’s music roster
This update continues Fortnite’s run of musical collaborations. Previously, the game has featured artists such as Sabrina Carpenter and The Weeknd as part of its in-game events and festivals.
