Fortnite to feature Coachella-themed music and fashion items to celebrate the festival

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Epic Games has announced the launch of Coachella-themed fashion item drops in Fortnite, which will be timed to correspond with the real-world music event over the next two weekends. Music from artists on the Coachella lineup is also now available in the game.

Two item drops are scheduled in Fortnite to coincide with Coachella’s dates. The first set of items, which include the Wilder and Lyric outfits along with matching accessories, will be available starting at 8 PM ET on April 14. The second drop will take place at 8PM ET on April 21, and will include music-reactive Alto and Poet outfits, plus accessories.

The Wilder Outfit includes the shark-based Finfin Back Bling, Neon Biter Pickaxe, and Finfin Flair Wrap, as well as the Cosmic Equalizer alt Style, which is reactive to music. Meanwhile, the Lyric outfit offers a cactus Swaguaro Back Bling and the electric Festival Shredder Pickaxe, both of which are reactive to music. It will also include the reactive Cosmic Equalizer. The outfits and items can be purchased individually or together in a “Rocking at Coachella” bundle deal.

In the second outfit drop, players can pick up the Alto Outfit’s accessories like the music-reactive Sonic Vibes Back Bling and the tropical Softest Electropalm Pickaxe. The Poet Outfit includes the Cosmonautic Helmet Back Bling, a Cactical Crusher Pickaxe, and the Mainstage Wrap. Like the prior drop, they can be bought separately or in a “Dancing at Coachella” bundle which will also include the “Enter the Coachellaverse” Loading Screen.

Image Credits: Epic Games (Enter the Coachellaverse” Loading Screen)

Coachella’s music will also make its way into the game. Up until May 16, Fortnite’s Icon Radio will be playing music from more than 30 artists slated