Though rapper Jarad Anthony Higgins–who was higher often known as Juice WRLD–passed away in 2019, he’ll be a featured performer on the Fortnite Remix Finale Occasion this weekend. Gamers can log into Fortnite this week and obtain a free cel-shaded Juice WRLD pores and skin the following time they return to the sport. Along with that in-game outfit and the finale occasion, the late musical artist can also be getting his personal Fortnite island by way of Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN).
Interscope Data, the Juice WRLD property, and others collaborated to create the island to coincide with the rapper’s last posthumous launch, The Occasion By no means Ends. The panorama of the island is constructed round a platform that leads gamers on a race to the highest of a tower. If gamers have to relaxation earlier than heading to the highest, they’ll cease on the Xbox lounge and hearken to a few of Juice WRLD’s beforehand unreleased music. There will even be different Juice WRLD-themed collectibles and music all through the island.
Juice WRLD was an avid fan of Xbox, and he’s additionally being honored by Xbox Design Lab with two new controllers that characteristic imagery impressed by the late rapper. These controllers aren’t endorsed or made by Epic, however they are often discovered here.
The Occasion By no means Ends can be launched on Friday, November 29, whereas Juice WRLD Island will launch the following day. Moreover, Xbox will host a Fortnite event on November 30 on the United Heart in Chicago that can characteristic Juice WRLD Island in addition to visitor performers and a celebration of the rapper’s life.
After the Fortnite Finale occasion, Fortnite OG is returning in December on a everlasting foundation. Godzilla is even coming to Fortnite throughout Chapter 6 subsequent month. However first, gamers will be capable of vote for this yr’s Recreation Awards from inside Fortnite itself.