Fortnite fans were recently treated to a tease on Instagram as The Weeknd hinted at a collaboration with Lady Gaga through their new in-game skins. The announcement comes as part of Fortnite’s Icon Series. It features globally loved artists, athletes, and celebrities as playable characters.
With the hint from The Weeknd's Insta story, fans are speculating about future events and the possibility of live performances of the duo in the game.
Fortnite has become a matter of excitement not just for its gameplay but also for its beloved celebrity collaborations. Epic Games introduced the Icon Series in 2020. It allowed players to play as their favorite stars. The series has since grown to include names like Ariana Grande, Travis Scott, Lionel Messi, and now, Lady Gaga and The Weeknd.
Fortnite’s Celebrity Crossovers now feature The Weeknd and Lady Gaga
The addition of the two loved music legends continues Fortnite’s trend of collaboration between gaming and pop culture. With Chapter 6 of the game focusing on Platinum versions of icons, both stars will bring new gameplay elements to the battle royale.
Canadian artist The Weeknd has delivered hit albums like After Hours and Dawn FM. Songs like Blinding Lights and Starboy have made him a common name among music lovers. In Fortnite, his Platinum Skin sports his signature XO logo as a back bling. His set includes a silver axe pickaxe. At 1,800 V-Bucks, the skin is a hot item for fans of the superstar.
On the other hand, pop icon Lady Gaga is no stranger to Fortnite. She was first introduced during the game’s music-themed collaborations in earlier chapters. Now, her Platinum Gaga Skin marks her return to the game. Her in-game skin is priced at 1,800 V-Bucks.
Rumors suggest that emotes regarding her massive hits, such as Bad Romance, and Poker Face will also be included. Fans are also hopeful for a live in-game concert. Fortnite has its history of hosting musical events like Ariana Grande’s Rift Tour, and Travis Scott’s Astronomical.
Fans quickly hyped the speculated collaboration between The Weeknd and Lady Gaga. A fan tweeted:
"The Weeknd and Lady Gaga take Fortnite to the next level—iconic collab unlocked!"
Other fans also weighed in to share their thoughts. Below are what some of them had to comment:
"THEY TEASING THAT COLLAB", shared a fan.
"this reminds me of when bruno and gaga wore each others merch before announcing die with a smile", shared another.
"Fortnite is basically a club for celebrities to get skins of themselves now", remarked a third.
"It's great that games like Fortnite are following fashion.", lauded a user.
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"Starboy x Mother Monster in Fortnite?? That's wild af", hyped @Kaarthic.
With all these official and speculated crossovers, Fortnite is becoming more than a battle royale game.
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