Popstar Ariana Grande will headline a concert inside of the popular cross-platform game Fortnite.
The Positions singer announced the news on Twitter yesterday, a week about Epic Games began teasing that it had a “record-breaking superstar” lined up to play in its upcoming Rift Tour concert series. The concert series will kick off on August 6, with shows running through August 8, and will see stars such as Ariana Grande perform in a virtual ceremony. Epic says that users should be in-game 60-minutes before the performance, revealing that many previous concerts have filled up.
🖤 #rifttour
august 6-8@FortniteGame https://t.co/Mlf5Xpl9HO pic.twitter.com/pTgLJ7e67O— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) August 1, 2021
Speaking of the concert, Ariana Grande said: “Working with Epic and the Fortnite team to bring my music to life inside the game has been so fun and such an honor. I can’t wait to join my fans and see all of your reactions to such an unforgettable, magical journey to new realities.”
Phil Rampulla, Head of Brand at Epic Games, added: “Fortnite is a place for the imagination and the impossible. With the Rift Tour, we’re bringing a musical journey to life that players can experience, feel, and join alongside their friends. We’re so grateful to have an iconic superstar like Ariana Grande and her team join us for a musical experience at metaverse scale, and for players and fans alike to experience the Rift Tour!”
Users who want to enjoy the concert series can follow the showtimes below:
Friday, August 6 @ 6PM ET
Show 2
Saturday, August 7 @ 2PM ET
Show 3
Sunday, August 8 @ 12AM ET
Show 4
Sunday, August 8 @ 10AM ET
Show 5
Sunday, August 8 @ 6PM ET