Icons and icons, this is Fortnite! Fortnite Remix: The Prelude live event erased the boundary between the physical and digital worlds. Epic Games transformed Times Square into a stage for Fortnite to liven up the event with exhilarating performances from icons. On November 1, 2024, Ice Spice and Snoop Dogg surprisingly came and brought their hits to the platform. This kicked off the launch of the game’s new OG Chapter 2 ‘Remix’ season.
Record-Breaking Viewership
Epic Games’ events continued to be unrivaled for raising anticipation and excitement in the gaming community. They proved this once more with the recently concluded live event for the launch of Fortnite OG Chapter 2. This event drew an impressive number of 10 million concurrent viewers across their digital platforms. With this, it serves to be one of their most successful live events in the title’s history.
Spotlight’s On!
All eyes on the big screens in Times Square! Fortnite made an iconic takeover in the iconic place of New York City to kick off the evening event. A makeshift stage and DJ booth emerged from one of the digital displays to intrigue people in. The princess Ice Spice takes the lead on the stage first to perform her hit, “Princess Diana.” Definitely, making a banger introduction to fun awaiting in the launch of OG Chapter 2 season!
Following her performance is the iconic rapper Snoop Dogg, who brings up electrifying energy to the stage. In his set, he performed some of his classic tracks that most have loved and grown to, such as:
- “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?”
- “Gorgeous”
- “Drop It Like It’s Hot”
- “The Next Episode”
With this surprise, fans could experience the concert from the screens at Times Square and virtually within Fortnite.
Chapter 2 Remix Season Details
The anticipation and excitement all boil down to this incredible moment of Fortnite OG returns! With the Fortnite Remix: The Prelude, Epic Games finally introduced to the players the additions to the beloved OG Chapter 2 of everyone. From November 2, 2024, Chapter 2 officially hit live on servers of Fortnite, which rekindled the hype.
This chapter will run for four weeks as the finale comes on November 30, 2024. You’ll definitely have to make every day a worthwhile experience in the Fortnite Remix.
Weekly Artist Takeovers
It’ll be a long four weeks of fun and entertainment in the new season of Fortnite! Epic Games packed this season to spice up every week of your November with iconic music. With that, they’ll be featuring different artists “remixing” specific map locations to liven up the space.
Week 1: Snoop Dogg
He’ll be dropping a hot, fresh map for the first week of Fortnite Remix. The Agency is under some construction to be “The Dogg Pound” during Snoop’s week. This map resembles his real-life 30-room LA compound featuring a casino, basketball court, club, and green room. Moreover, it also introduced a boogie bomb inspired by his song, “Drop It Like It’s Hot.”
Week 2: Eminem
Icons aren’t complete without the rap legend, Eminem. The second week of November will pay homage to Eminem’s Detroit restaurant, “Mom’s Spaghetti.” With this, The Grotto is about to get saucy following Epic Games introduction of “Spaghetti Grotto.” They’ll be featuring a special machine gun, “Rap God,” that fires song lyrics.
Week 3: Ice Spice
It’s Princess Diana’s time on the streets of New York! The third week introduces the Fortnite community to “Shark Island.” It’ll bring in influences of Y2K and New York to make an exciting map.
Week 4: Juice WRLD Tribute
Fortnite is going to pay tribute to another rap icon for the fourth week of Fortnite Remix. They featured Juice WRLD by bringing in a special collaboration with his estate and Interscope. It’ll be an amazing opportunity for his fans to reminisce memories of his hit songs. Moreover, Carmella Wallace, his mother, shared input in the development of this collaboration.
New Features and Rewards
Besides the weekly artist takeover, the season also comes with several exciting additions to Fortnite’s locker. These are certainly upgrades and developments from Epic Games to bring in a refreshing gaming experience. Here’s what’s coming in for the Fortnite OG “Remix” Chapter:
- A new cosmetic category of “kicks” featuring customizable footwear.
- Classic Air Jordan high tops.
- Free cel-shaded outfit for players attending The Finale event.
Conclusion
Times Square witnessed the fun brought in by Epic Games to the Fortnite community! This new season begins on November 2, 2024, to run until the finale event on November 30, 2024. You’ll have a four-week-long experience and enjoyment of the new remix maps. This season featured collaborations with rap industry icons such as Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and Juice WRLD. Aside from it, cosmetics are also a highlight of this season with the items and a new category they’ve included.
Certainly, this season is going to be remembered for the unique concept and content it introduced! With that, enjoy the most out of this time-limited experience, everyone!
