Epic Games has announced that the popular heavy metal band Metallica will be headlining the next in-game concert in Fortnite. The virtual concert is scheduled to take place on June 22nd at 2pm, 5pm, and 11pm ET, as well as on June 23rd at 10am, 2pm, and 5pm ET. Metallica joins a prestigious lineup of artists who have previously performed virtual concerts in Fortnite, including Ariana Grande, Eminem, and Travis Scott.
In addition to the concert, Metallica will also be featured in the game’s Rock Band-inspired Fortnite Festival, starting on June 13th. Players can look forward to a new “Thrash Mountain” track in the Rocket Racing experience. Another exciting addition to the game is the introduction of minifig versions of the band in Lego Fortnite.
All of this comes as part of Fortnite’s ongoing season, which showcases a Mad Max-esque post-apocalyptic landscape. The collaboration with Metallica is sure to bring a new level of excitement to the game and delight fans of both the band and Fortnite alike.
Source: Epic Games
