Fender has brought its iconic instruments in Fortnite Festival!
Fortnite has announced a massive collaboration with Fender, perhaps the most well-known instrument manufacturer in the world. Famous for the Stratocaster, used by iconic musicians such as Kurt Cobain and Eric Clapton, Fender has agreed to bring two of its most recognizable instruments into Fortnite's Festival mode. Here is everything you need to know bout this collaboration, including when you can get your hands on the items.
Fender x Fortnite is coming to Fortnite on March 13
According to an official press release from Epic Games, the Fender x Fortnite instrument collaboration arrives in the Item Shop this evening at 8 p.m. ET. Although the price point is currently unknown, you can purchase the instruments in exchange for V-Bucks. These instruments will be usable in Fortnite Festival, a game mode similar to Rock Band and Guitar Hero.
Epic Games has collaborated with various artists and bands to bring some iconic tracks into the relatively new game mode. Some of the most recognizable names include The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Linkin Park, Queens of the Stone Age, Imagine Drags, and much more. A complete list of those songs can be found here.
What instruments will be available for purchase?
The Fender Stratocaster and Precision Bass are the two instruments headlining the Fortnite collaboration. They will be available in a variety of different colors, which we have outlined below for your convenience:
Fender Stratocaster
- Black
- Fiesta Red
- Lake Placid Blue
Fender Precision Bass
- Black
- Buttercream
- Tidepool
This Fender x Fortnite collaboration could be the first of many, as the instrument manufacturing company has much to offer beyond the Stratocaster and Precision Bass. Be sure to check the Fortnite Item Shop at 8 p.m. ET on March 13 for a chance to grab the new instruments.
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