Fender and Epic Video games have joined forces, bringing the enduring Fender Stratocaster guitar and Precision Bass to Fortnite.
The guitars at the moment are obtainable in a spread of finishes from the Merchandise Store. Gamers can equip these digital devices in Fortnite Competition – Epic Video games’ brand-new music sport – as effectively within the basic Battle Royale.
“Over time, by way of quite a few reside in-game performances to music video debuts, Epic has proven that Fortnite and music go hand in hand,” a press launch on the launch says. “The most recent partnership with Fender additional solidifies the sport’s dedication to working with probably the most established and forward-thinking manufacturers in music.”
Customers can now play the guitars alongside their pals to widespread songs in Fortnite Competition’s Essential Stage, or create their very own distinctive combine in Fortnite Competition’s Jam Stage and in Battle Royale. The Fender Stratocaster is offered in Black, Fiesta Crimson and Lake Placid Blue finishes, with the Precision Bass arriving in Black, Buttercream and Tidepool.
Fortnite Competition launched in December final 12 months, and lets gamers play in a band with pals or carry out solo on stage alongside to chart-topping music, all obtainable without spending a dime inside Fortnite.
Check out the Strat in-game under:
Amp up the gang with the brand new Windmill Stomp Emote, obtainable within the Store now!
And sure, it does show no matter Guitar you’ve at present bought geared up in your Locker… like this candy new @Fender Stratocaster 😉 pic.twitter.com/5QSKWWMq8x
— Fortnite Competition (@FNFestival) March 14, 2024
Epic Video games isn’t the one firm bringing music into the world of gaming. Roblox has additionally been internet hosting a spread of music performances and occasions in its metaverse over the previous few years, from the likes of PinkPantheress and Paris Hilton.
And who is aware of, as Epic Video games is regularly creating its “dedication” to working with giant music manufacturers, possibly can hope for a model collaboration on a synth or two in Fortnite Competition sooner or later.
Discover out extra about Fortnite, and think about the complete real-life product vary from Fender.
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