Chapter 2 Remix is debuting in Fortnite Battle Royale, ushered in by a music occasion in actual life in Occasions Sq. and an in-game prelude as properly.
The music occasion featured Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice and the late Juice WRLD. The occasion is taking the worldwide leisure chops of Fortnite to a brand new degree, with a giant takeover in Occasions Sq. in New York. (We made it to the Nasdaq Tower in Occasions Sq. this week too) As robust a time as gaming has had up to now yr, there’s no denying its progress in worldwide leisure tradition.
Fortnite, Ice Spice, and Snoop Dogg delivered a efficiency in Occasions Sq. final evening, mixing sound and visuals into a shocking takeover. Concurrently, the occasion streamed stay in Fortnite, pulling gamers into an immersive cityscape to expertise the live performance firsthand, full with a shock preview of Snoop’s new observe, “Gorgeous,” from his upcoming album.
The occasion, dubbed Remix: The Prelude, kicks off a music and gaming month bridging the true world and Fortnite within the subsequent season of Fortnite Battle Royale, Chapter 2 Remix, launching at present.
Chapter 2 Remix arrives with musicians Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and Juice WRLD, bringing their style, music and artistry to Fortnite alongside the favored authentic Fortnite gameplay from 2020.
In a primary for Fortnite, gamers can have interaction with every artist by means of themed gameplay areas launching week by week. Gamers may also specific themselves and rep every music legend by means of particular person artist Outfits discovered within the Fortnite Store.
Chapter 2 Remix is ending on a particular be aware with Remix: The Finale – a stay occasion on November 30 at 11 a.m. Pacific time. To honor Juice’s legacy and love for Fortnite, all gamers who log in between 10 p.m. on November 29 and 10 p.m. on November 30 will obtain the cel-shaded Slayer Juice WRLD Outfit.
“Jarad always loved to play Fortnite – it was more than just entertainment for him, it was a way to connect with others. From a young age, video games were a part of how he bonded with friends and family, and being in Fortnite is an incredible tribute to that connection. I know he would be overjoyed to see how his love for games continues to bring people together across different spaces, just like his music does,” mentioned Carmela Wallace, mom of Jarad “Juice WRLD” Higgins, in a press release.
Juice WRLD died earlier this yr in an accident.
Throughout this week, Snoop Dogg will enter Fortnite Battle Royale and be featured because the Icon for Season 6 of the music-driven, rhythm-based sport Fortnite Competition.
“Being part of Fortnite is all about creating, playing, and sharing my music and culture with the next generation. My son Cordell’s a big Fortnite player with me, so when we had the opportunity we jumped on it as a new way to connect with my sound and style. Anyone can be Snoop in Fortnite,” mentioned Snoop Dogg in a press release.
In the course of the week of November 7, Eminem will reappear following his authentic Fortnite debut in December 2023.
“Guess who’s back, ready for combat, man! I’m serving all new gear along with a side of spaghetti…come and get it! Feels good to return to Fortnite for more mayhem,” mentioned Eminem, in a press release.
And through the week of November 14, Ice Spice will arrive to take you into her expertise because the Princess of New York.
“Getting the chance to come to the game and remix the Chapter 2 map is unreal. It’s exciting to be a part of something so iconic, and I can’t wait for players to experience this new vibe. Fortnite is all about creativity and connection, and I’m hyped to bring my own spin to it,” mentioned Ice Spice, in a press release.
And through the week of November 21, the legacy, music and elegance of Juice WRLD is widely known.
This season additionally introduces Kicks, a model new beauty coming to Fortnite. The preliminary lineup of Kicks will characteristic Nike and Jordan manufacturers alongside Fortnite authentic designs with extra manufacturers to be introduced sooner or later. The primary pair of Jordans can be out there starting on November 12 as a part of the season’s Remix Move.
Chapter 2 Remix is a nostalgic new tackle Fortnite Battle Royale Seasons gamers will bear in mind from the unique Chapter 2. Chapter 2 Remix comes almost one yr after the launch of Fortnite OG, the place Fortnite noticed over 100 million gamers in that month.
