Metallica are taking up Fortnite for themed gameplay throughout all modes in addition to particular in-game live performance occasions.
The thrash legends will develop into the primary band to “take centerstage throughout all Fortnite experiences” starting Thursday (June thirteenth). Every sport mode (Fortnite Pageant, Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing) will function Metallica-themed gameplay all through the month.
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The takeover will culminate with the “Metallica: Gasoline. Hearth. Fury.” playable live performance occasions, which is able to happen throughout two days solely: June twenty second (2 p.m. ET; 5 p.m. ET; and 11 p.m. ET) and June twenty third (10 a.m. ET; 2 p.m. ET; and 5 p.m. ET). A press launch stresses that these are the one instances to catch the concert events “stay,” with gamers operating by way of “six of Metallica’s fan-favorite songs with themed gameplay that enhances the depth of a Metallica stay present.”
Metallica are additionally headlining Season 4 of the beforehand talked about Fortnite Pageant, which additionally launches on Thursday (June thirteenth) to coincide with the band’s in-game appearances. This new season of Fortnite Pageant introduces the Battle Stage, “a brand new aggressive option to play the rhythm music sport” that can see 16 gamers in a match, all enjoying the identical four-song setlist that includes the classics “Enter Sandman” and “Grasp of Puppets.”
Fortnite is free to play on PlayStation, Xbox, Change, Android, and PC. Be taught extra through the sport’s web site.
Metallica even have some real-life concert events on the books. The band is within the midst of a European leg of their ongoing “M72 World Tour,” with a brand new North American leg kicking off August 2nd and 4th at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts (get tickets right here).
Take a look at the “Metallica x Fortnite” trailer under.