“Rift Tour” Concert Announced For Fortnite, Headlined By Ariana Grande
Epic Games has announced they will be hosting a concert called Rift Tour in Fortnite, headlined by Ariana Grande.
The concert will be held over five shows from August 6th till August 8th, and is described as a “a musical journey into magical new realities where Fortnite and Ariana Grande collide”. Alongside the concert, an Ariana Grande Outfit and Piggy Smallz Back Bling will also be available in the item shop and icon series. Players will also be able to complete special in-game quests for even more rewards.
You can check out some trailers below, along with additional details via Epic Games:
From August 6-8, take a musical journey into magical new realities where Fortnite and Ariana Grande collide. Dive into the Rift Tour.
THE RIFT TOUR – PICK YOUR TOUR DATE
Ensuring that fans around the world can catch the Rift Tour, the experience spans five showtimes over three days. We recommend fans arrive in Fortnite 60 minutes before showtime, and the Rift Tour Playlist should be live 30 minutes before each show. Before Ariana’s arrival, the Rift Tour kicks off with Fortnite-themed experiences — pairing popular tracks with moments based on elements from the game.
Times include:
Show 1
Friday, August 6 @ 6PM ETShow 2
Saturday, August 7 @ 2PM ETShow 3
Sunday, August 8 @ 12AM ETShow 4
Sunday, August 8 @ 10AM ETShow 5
Sunday, August 8 @ 6PM ET
The Rift Tour is better if you travel side by side with your friends! Visit RiftTour.com for more details on the Rift Tour schedule, or use the in-game Rift Tour tab. The Rift Tour tab allows you and your friends to schedule the showtimes you plan to attend, as well as keep up-to-speed on the latest Rift Tour Quests.
ICON SERIES – ARIANA GRANDE
Celebrate Ariana’s run in the Rift Tour with her arrival in the Item Shop and Icon Series. As a sneak peek of what will be available check out the Ariana Grande Outfit and Piggy Smallz Back Bling.
Ariana Grande arrives in the Item Shop on August 4 at 8 PM ET
COMPLETE IN-GAME QUESTS
Ahead of the show, you still have time to unlock rewards for the first wave of Rift Tour Quests. Hop into the game, check out the Quests in the Rift Tour tab between July 29 and August 8, and target ready to unlock rewards.
Before the Tour Rewards: Cosmic Cuddles Loading Screen (Art by Delicious Design League.), Rift-sterpiece Spray, & Cloudy Kitty EmoticonAdditionally, everyone who attends the Rift Tour will receive the Cuddly Cloudcruiser commemorative Umbrella.
Cuddly CloudcruiserFORTNITE CREW BONUS REWARDS
Also, a Fortnite Crew benefit during the Rift Tour, active subscribers logged in anytime from August 5 at 10 AM ET to August 9 at 10 AM ET will receive the Rainbow Cloudcruiser Umbrella, the Skye up High Loading Screen, and a Rift Tour-themed Banner.
Fortnite Crew Bonus!GET READY FOR THE SHOW
Does Ariana’s arrival mark your first time in Fortnite? Get yourself in position to be ready for the Rift Tour!
- Download Fortnite for free: Fortnite is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, and PC.
- Download the Latest Update: Ahead of the Rift Tour’s first show on August 6, make sure you’ve downloaded the v17.30 game update. Give yourself time to download the game so you’re ready to go before the show.
- Get in the Game Early! We recommend loading up Fortnite 60 minutes before your selected showtime. You can expect the Rift Tour Playlist to go live 30 minutes ahead of each show. Note: Our goal is to accommodate everyone possible, but if capacity is reached, please join us for one of the other shows.
- Encore Shows! The Rift Tour dates are NOT region locked, but we’ve selected times to make sure everyone has a chance to attend.
See you on the Rift Tour!
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