Fortnite

Olivia Rodrigo has launched a collaboration with Fortnite that brings her third album into the game. The partnership went live on June 25 and includes new cosmetics, emotes, and music tracks. It marks her addition to the game's Icon Series.

18 июня 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Poncle, the developer behind Vampire Survivors, announced it is reviewing its planned Fortnite collaboration following Epic Games' State of Unreal presentation. The decision came hours after Epic showcased generative AI tools during the event. The studio cited concerns over Epic's use of the technology for game assets.

Fortnite will allow players to request self-service refunds for cosmetics featuring singer David “D4vd” Burke starting April 28. Burke, arrested on April 16 in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had his song 'Feel It' included in a game emote last May. Epic Games plans further changes but has not committed to removing the items.

17 апреля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Singer Laufey has been announced as the headline act for Fortnite's musical spin-off Festival, bringing her tracks, emotes, and a playable character to the game. In an interview, she discussed the unexpected partnership and her recent Coachella debut. The collaboration includes a new karaoke mode and ties into her 'A Matter Of Time' tour.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney publicly apologized and pledged to resolve insurance issues for Mike Prinke, a veteran programmer laid off in mass cuts with terminal brain cancer. The response followed a viral Facebook post by Prinke's wife, Jenni Griffin, detailing their family's hardships after the March 24 layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees.

25 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

In the aftermath of Epic Games' March 24 layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees—many from Fortnite teams—developers have voiced worries about the battle royale game's future. CEO Tim Sweeney called on remaining staff to deliver fresh content while eyeing a shift to Unreal Engine 6, but reactions and backlash underscore the challenges ahead.