Fortnite’s newest live performance turned pop stars into kaiju

Fortnite’s most up-to-date digital live performance was supersized in a number of methods. In contrast to earlier occasions, which centered on particular artists like Ariana Grande or Metallica, this one featured a solid of 4 totally different artists: Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and the late Juice WRLD. And it turned every one of many giant lineup right into a kaiju-sized performer, whereas additionally integrating deep cuts of Fortnite lore and offering a tease of what’s subsequent for the sport.

Issues began out at Snoop Dogg’s compound, which has been on the heart of the battle royale map because the starting of November. From there, a big model of the rapper carried out, earlier than whisking gamers away into house for one more track. The truth is, the occasion continually moved round: up subsequent was Eminem who fought in opposition to an enormous robotic following a dramatic storm, adopted by Ice Spice towering over a cityscape like Godzilla. It ended again on the battle royale island with a pair of Juice WRLD songs.

After issues wrapped up, the sport was used to premiere Juice WRLD’s new animated music video for “Empty Out Your Pockets,” which takes place inside Fortnite:

The live performance not solely closed out Chapter 2: Remix, it additionally arrange the sport’s subsequent mainline season. It’s referred to as “Hunters,” and it kicks off on December 1st with new additions like Godzilla and Baymax, together with a very new battle royale island. Right here’s the primary trailer: