Music by Porter Robinson will soundtrack the radiant Coachella Island, a digital doppelgänger of its IRL namesake the place gamers can discover digital replicas of the pageant’s hallmarks, like its iconic ferris wheel.
The unlikely combo of Coachella and Fortnite are proving that even essentially the most unlikely duos could make candy concord collectively.
The long-lasting pageant and gaming behemoth have joined forces to launch Coachella Island, a brand new digital vacation spot for creator-driven music and artwork experiences. The 2 are twisting the knife into final yr’s groundbreaking collaboration, which launched Coachella-themed skins and in-game music to Fortnite gamers.
Coachella Island is actually a digital doppelgänger of its IRL namesake. In accordance with a press launch shared with EDM.com, followers within the “music-reactive” universe can discover desert mountains, polo fields, palm timber and digital replicas of the pageant’s hallmarks, like its fabled ferris wheel.
Music by Porter Robinson will soundtrack the gameplay and supply a soundscape that “will evolve the island over time.” Fortnite players can even tune into Icon Radio to rinse tracks by the various artists featured on Coachella’s 2023 lineup, which options Calvin Harris, Eric Prydz, Story of Us, Kaytranada and extra.
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Nowadays, the Coachella devoted is a neighborhood whose raison d’être is not music, however type. Ergo, Coachella-themed Outfits are again within the Fortnite Merchandise Store this yr and customers can snag two new getups impressed by the pageant’s resplendent desert grounds: “Sundown Alto” and “Desert Daybreak Lyric.” All objects will probably be obtainable for buy beginning Thursday, April thirteenth at 8pm ET (5pm PT).
“The way forward for in-game music and artwork experiences mustn’t mimic the real-world, however reimagine the magic and make it extra accessible through a brand new medium,” stated Sam Schoonover, Innovation Lead for Coachella.” We imagine that the easiest way to do this is to allow and empower artists to point out us the best way. Similar to the pageant IRL is a stage for musicians, Coachella Island is now a canvas for gaming creators. Fortnite offers the instruments wanted to ask creators and followers to take part on this inventive course of.”
Coachella Island launches on Fortnite on April 14th at 3pm ET (12pm PT). Followers can entry it through the “Epic’s Picks” Uncover row or enter island code 5449-4207-12803.
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