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Metallica Rocks FORTNITE In An Epic Crossover Event Unveiled!

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Metallica are lighting it up inside Fortnite this month, making history as the first band to take center stage across all Fortnite experiences. Get ready for a headbanging fusion of music and gaming with Metallica-themed gameplay hitting Fortnite Festival, Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and more starting June 13th!

Experience Metallica’s music like never before in Metallica: Fuel. Fire. Fury.—an immersive journey through six of the band’s fan-favorite songs, meticulously built using Unreal Editor for Fortnite by the tech wizards at Magnopus. Be sure to mark your calendars for these electrifying showtimes:

Saturday, June 22, 2024

  • 2 PM ET

  • 5 PM ET

  • 11 PM ET

Sunday, June 23, 2024

  • 10 AM ET

  • 2 PM ET

  • 5 PM ET

James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo of Metallica are the Icons of Fortnite Festival Season 4! But they’re not just here to perform—they’re here to battle. Season 4 introduces a new feature that’ll stick around even after the season ends: the PvP Battle Stage. Sixteen players will enter, shred through a four-song setlist, and one will emerge victorious.

The biggest celebration of rock in Fortnite continues with Metallica making appearances across your favorite games. Here’s what’s in store:

  • Ride the Lightning Gameplay (Battle Royale): Brace yourself for electrifying new challenges.

  • Metallica Loot Island POI (Battle Royale): Inspired by the M72 World Tour, explore this brand-new location.

  • Metallica Quests and Rewards (Battle Royale): Complete quests to unlock exclusive rewards.

  • James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo Outfits: Available in both standard and LEGO Styles.

  • Metallica Jam Tracks (Fortnite Festival): Rock out to classics like “Master of Puppets” and “Enter Sandman.”

  • Metallica Cup (Battle Royale): Compete for glory and exclusive prizes.

  • Thrash Mountain Track (Rocket Racing): Conquer this new high-speed challenge.

  • Metallica Jäger 619 Bundle, Decals, and More (Rocket Racing and Rocket League): Customize your ride with Metallica flair.