Fortnite is bringing back its Coachella collaboration with a new twist

By James On Apr 9, 2024

You can put almost anything in it Fortnite recently. You can hunt for Greek gods, view the solar eclipse virtually, or unleash a Waterbending fury as a character from Avatar: The last airbender. And starting Tuesday, players will once again be able to attend a virtual version of Coachella, the popular music festival, in the game.

The Fortnite and Coachella collaboration, players can visit a new island location, purchase Coachella-themed cosmetic items, and play songs from the Coachella lineup on the Fortnite Festival stage.

This is the third year that Epic Games has partnered with Coachella organizers to create special in-game content for Fortnite, but the developers have taken it a step further this time. Players can explore Sahara Island – a virtual venue inspired by the real-life Coachella venue – which is described in a release as “a new music and mini-game experience” that uses music and visuals from Coachella 2024 artists including Grimes and DJ Snake .

Fortnite has changed a lot since the game’s previous Coachella event last spring. Now, Fortnite works more as a platform where users can log in and play a wide range of games, in addition to the popular Battle Royale shooter that forms its basis. This growing list of games includes Fortnite Festival, a rhythm game where players can form bands and play popular songs from artists like The Weeknd or Lady Gaga. Now Coachella is getting a mini Fortnite Festival takeover where players can do just that perform Jam Tracks from artists performing at Coachella 2024like Doja Cat and Lil Uzi Vert.

The event also introduces new cosmetic items and brings back some old outfits Fortnite‘s item store as well. J Balvin is getting a new cosmetic called ‘Inferno Skeleton Balvin’, and the girls might want to grab the Butterfly Back Bling. If you’re curious about what’s in store and when, check out the detailed notes below:

Coachella-themed outfits from 2022-2023 are back in the Fortnite Item Shop with the introduction of two new outfits: Horizon and Cosma, an ode to Coachella’s iconic Astronaut art installation. Bring back memories of floating in space with the Interstellar Butterfly Back Bling and carry the beat through the universe with the Coachella Pulse Pickaxe. Complete this “new wave” clothing with the Soft Synth Wrap. If you are a fan of LEGO® Fortnite, both the Horizon and the Cosma Outfit have a LEGO Style. The Mirage Glimmer Guitar and Festival Keys Keytar can be easily combined with Horizon and Cosma. In addition to outfits, players will find emotes inspired by Coachella 2024 artists Doja Cat and Sabrina Carpenter. All outfits, cosmetic items, instruments, and emotes will be available for purchase in the Fortnite Item Shop from April 11 at 8 PM ET until April 20 at 8 PM ET.
J Balvin also returns to Fortnite in a fiery new incarnation. To celebrate his upcoming Coachella performance, the Inferno Skeleton Balvin Outfit is coming to the Item Shop from the second weekend of Coachella – April 18 at 8 PM ET – until April 22 at 8 PM ET. This outfit features the vibrant and smiling Zappy-Go-Backy Back Bling. The outfit (and the included Back Bling) is available separately or in the Inferno Skeleton Balvin Bundle, which also includes the Mi Gente Jam Track!

The collaboration is not just about organizing the IRL event Fortnite. It also gives real festival goers a taste of it Fortnite also. Those watching Sahara Tent via the official YouTube during the second weekend will be able to tune in and watch an augmented reality performance created using Epic Game’s Unreal Engine.

But if you’re like me — which means the idea of running around drunk and dehydrated in the desert isn’t your thing — well, then you might want to check out the Fortnite and Coachella are now working together from the comfort of your home.