Epic Games announced that Gorillaz — the biggest virtual band in the world, comprised of members Noodle, 2D, Russel Hobbs, and Murdoc Niccals — are the new icons of Fortnite Festival Season 10.
On August 26, Epic is bringing Fortnite Festival to the real world with the Fortnite x Gorillaz Pop Up at Hackney Bridge Garden in London. Open now through September 3, the Fortnite x Gorillaz pop-up merges the worlds of Gorillaz and Fortnite into an immersive activation filled with gaming stations, giveaways, live game streams and DJ performances.
In this collab, Gorillaz has crossed over and crash-landed into a whole new universe. Band members Noodle, 2D, Russel Hobbs, and Murdoc Niccals are the Icons of Fortnite Festival Season 10, making their debut on August 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,” said Murdoc Niccals of Gorillaz, in a statement.
The company said the Fortnite Festival IRL will hold the Fortnite x Gorillaz Pop Up at Hackney Bridge Garden in London. Open now through September 3, the Fortnite x Gorillaz pop-up merges the worlds of Gorillaz and Fortnite into an immersive activation filled with gaming stations, giveaways, live game streams and DJ performances.
New main stage
With a new Season comes a new Main Stage for Fortnite Festival. From Plastic Beach to the concrete jungle, hit the new Main Stage complete with towering buildings, a street train, and enough graffiti to make this band feel right at home.
The Noodle & 2D Bundle:
With a combat background that’d make her a natural fit for Battle Royale, phenom Noodle is Gorillaz’ lead guitarist. And lead vocalist, the peace-loving 2D is Gorillaz’ official frontman. Get their Outfits and accessories with the Noodle & 2D Bundle in the Fortnite Shop.
The Noodle & 2D Bundle, in the Shop ‘til the end of Season 10, will also include the “DARE” Jam Track. Also in the Shop for all of Season 10, the future is coming on with the “Clint Eastwood” Jam Track.
Season 10 Music Pass:
Unlock free and premium rewards in the Music Pass by earning XP in any Fortnite experience, not just Festival! Auto-unlock the Russel Outfit just by purchasing the Pass or accessing it with Fortnite Crew, and unlock the Murdoc Outfit at the end of the Pass. Also towards the end of the Season 10 Music Pass, players will unlock Gorillaz’ “On Melancholy Hill” Jam Track.
Game Improvements in Season 10:
- Adding “Good” notes so that it’s clearer in the UI when you’re just short of “Perfect.”
- Adjusting the design of lift notes so it’s easier to tell when to press and when to let go.
- In the Main Stage Music Library, you’ll be able to sort by Song Duration or Song Intensity.
- You’ll be able to strum during the tune-up process, making it easier to test and calibrate your guitar controller.
For more details on Fortnite Festival Season 10, check out the blog here.