Fortnite’s latest concert turned pop stars into kaiju

Dec 1, 2024

Fortnite's epic concert featured kaiju-sized pop stars and teased a new battle royale island.

Fortnite’s latest concert turned pop stars into kaiju

: Fortnite's recent event supersized four pop stars, including the late Juice WRLD, into kaiju-style performers. The virtual concert interwove rich Fortnite lore and musical performances by Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Ice Spice. It concluded with a Juice WRLD music video and hints at an updated battle royale island launching December 1st. As part of the festivities, Fortnite introduced a new season called 'Hunters', featuring characters like Godzilla and a nostalgic map return.

Fortnite's latest concert showcased the unique transformation of pop stars Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and the late Juice WRLD into monstrous kaiju figures towering over virtual landscapes. Players were taken on a vibrant journey, starting at Snoop Dogg’s compound, moving into space, and encountering epic battles involving a giant robot and storm with Eminem.

The live event creatively integrated elements of Fortnite's quirky history, reminiscent of past events like Travis Scott's 2020 show. Juice WRLD's part involved players turning into glowing butterflies, harkening back to the pivotal black hole event, setting the stage for the unveiling of a new battle royale island set to go live on December 1st.

In addition to the concert, the event concluded with the premiere of Juice WRLD’s animated video for 'Empty Out Your Pockets'. Epic Games further teased a new season, 'Hunters', introducing gaming icons like Godzilla and Baymax, with a promise of nostalgic features like the original Fortnite map reintroduced as a permanent fixture on December 6th.