FORTNITE and celebrity collaborations are no strangers to one another.
The popular video game has featured music by multiple artists in the past as performers or in their in-game radio station.
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Are Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak joining Fortnite?
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak of Silk Sonic have joined Fortnite.
According to Rolling Stone, Epic Games said on Thursday that the duo’s music would be included on a new radio station for Fortnite and that fans of Silk Sonic — and its 70s vibes — will be able to dress their avatars in clothing inspired by them.
Fans of the group will be able to listen to songs from An Evening With Silk Sonic while riding in-game automobiles and tuning in to the game’s all-new Icon Radio with Bootsy Collins as the host.
This isn’t the first time Fortnite and Silk Sonic have worked together.
When the pair were promoting their track, .Paak joined Fortniters for a digital concert in the game’s Spotlight Concert Series, while Mars introduced a Leave the Door Open emote.
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What Silk Sonic items will be available in Fortnite?
In addition to the music that will be featured in the game, there will also be Silk Sonic-themed items in the game’s shop.
Here are the items you will find:
- Bruno Mars outfit
- Anderson .Paak outfit
- Sound Scepter Pickaxe
- Sonic Snare Back Bling
- Boom Bap Pickaxe
- Freedom Wheels emote
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Who else has been featured in Fortnite?
Other musical artists who have appeared in Fortnite include Travis Scott, Ariana Grande, J Balvin, and Marshmello.
Artists such as Drake, Major Lazer, and Jason Mamoa have also been featured in the game.
Late last year, they also invited international artists to their Soundwave series.
On featuring artists in Fortnite, Epic Games senior partnerships manager Emily Levy told Rolling Stone in September 2021: “The opportunity here is to present these enormous artists, who are hugely popular in their respective countries and regions, to Fortnite players on a global scale.
“Fortnite is evolving from a battle royale game to a global social entertainment platform.”
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