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Are You Afraid of Missing Out on the Limited-Time Gorillaz Items in Fortnite?
Fortnite has become more than just a game. It is a digital world where players can experience concerts and other cultural events. A key part of this world is the Fortnite Festival. Think of it as a music game inside the larger Fortnite game.
Each season of the Festival features a famous musical artist. This brings new songs to play, special outfits, and unique instruments. Past seasons have featured huge stars like The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, and Billie Eilish. These events allow you to play along to their biggest hits and even wear outfits that make you look like them.
A new season is approaching. Fortnite Festival Season 10 begins on August 26, 2025. Excitement is building for this new season because of information about the next featured artist. Leaks suggest the virtual band Gorillaz will be the headliner. This is a collaboration many fans have hoped to see for a long time. It brings together a band famous for its animated characters with a game known for its distinctive visual style.
Who Are Gorillaz?
For those who may not know, Gorillaz is a unique English band. They are a “virtual band,” meaning the members are animated characters, not real people in the traditional sense. The band consists of four main characters:
- 2-D: The lead singer and keyboardist.
- Murdoc Niccals: The band’s bassist and self-proclaimed leader.
- Noodle: The lead guitarist.
- Russel Hobbs: The drummer, whose influences bring a unique rhythm to the band.
Created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz are known for their genre-blending music. Their hits, like “Feel Good Inc.” and “Clint Eastwood,” have been popular for decades. Their distinct art style and story-driven music videos make them a perfect fit for the creative world of Fortnite.
What to Expect in Season 10
Based on reports from trusted leakers in the Fortnite community, the Gorillaz collaboration will be a major event. It will fill the game with new content tied directly to the band’s characters and music. The event will last for several weeks, concluding on October 14, 2025. Here is a breakdown of what you can likely expect to find.
The New Music Pass Rewards
The Fortnite Festival has a system called the Music Pass. It works like the main Battle Pass. You earn points by playing the game, and as you do, you unlock rewards on two tracks: a free one and a premium one. The premium track, which requires an in-game purchase, contains the most desirable items.
For Season 10, the premium Music Pass is expected to be filled with Gorillaz-themed items. The main rewards will be the character outfits, known as skins.
- Murdoc Niccals Skin: You will be able to unlock an outfit to play as the band’s green-skinned bassist.
- Russel Hobbs Skin: The skin for the band’s powerful drummer will also be available to earn through the pass.
In addition to the character skins, you can expect new instruments. Leaks point to a drum set called “Teddy Drums,” inspired by the band’s art. These items allow you to customize your stage presence when playing songs in the Festival mode.
New Items in the Item Shop
Not all content will be in the Music Pass. Fortnite’s Item Shop is where you can buy cosmetics directly using the game’s currency, V-Bucks. For the Gorillaz event, the other two band members are expected to appear in the Item Shop sometime after the season starts.
- 2-D Skin: An outfit for the band’s lead singer will likely be available for individual purchase.
- Noodle Skin: The band’s iconic guitarist will also get her own skin in the shop.
This split approach is common in Fortnite. It allows players to either earn rewards through gameplay by purchasing the pass or buy their favorite character’s skin directly.
More Music to Play: The Jam Tracks
The core of Fortnite Festival is playing music. New songs, called Jam Tracks, are added with each season. “Feel Good Inc.” is already a Jam Track in the game, but the collaboration will bring more of the band’s famous music. Fans believe several other classic Gorillaz songs will be added to the playable library. The most anticipated additions include:
- “Clint Eastwood”
- “19-2000”
- “On Melancholy Hill”
These tracks will allow you to perform Gorillaz’s music on virtual stages, using guitars, drums, bass, and vocals, similar to games like Guitar Hero or Rock Band.
How You Can Participate
Getting involved is straightforward. When the season starts on August 26, you will need to log into Fortnite. From the main menu, you can select the Fortnite Festival game mode.
- Check the Music Pass: Navigate to the Music Pass tab in the game’s menu. Here you will see all the free and premium rewards.
- Purchase the Premium Pass: If you want the Murdoc and Russel skins, you will need to purchase the premium track of the Music Pass with V-Bucks.
- Earn Experience: Play any Fortnite mode, including Battle Royale, Creative, or Festival, to earn experience points (XP). This XP contributes to your Festival Pass progress.
- Unlock Your Rewards: As you level up, your new Gorillaz-themed items will automatically unlock.
- Visit the Item Shop: Keep an eye on the daily Item Shop rotation for the 2-D and Noodle skins, as they will appear there for purchase.
This event is for a limited time. All the exclusive Gorillaz content will only be available to unlock or purchase until the season ends on October 14, 2025. After that, these items may not return for a long time, if ever. This creates a sense of urgency for players who want to collect them. This collaboration continues to show that Fortnite is a central hub for entertainment, merging the worlds of gaming and music in exciting ways.