'Fortnite Party Royale with BTS': What is it, how to watch, where to stream and all you need to know about the musical crossover
Epic Games has worked really hard to make Fortnite a platform to bring together players and fans and one of the many ways they have been doing this is by holding digital concerts. Now, it is the turn of the BTS concert within the Royale Fortnite Party. Epic Games announced on Monday, September 21, that K-pop boys band BTS will be debuting their next music video on Fortnite’s party royale island.
“We’re always looking to partner with talented artists who are interested in pushing boundaries and finding innovative ways to reach fans,” said Nate Nanzer, head of global partnerships at Epic Games. “BTS is not only incredibly popular worldwide, but their talent, creativity, and forward-thinking attitude made them a perfect match. We’re honored to host their premiere," he added.
BTS and its members, RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, have won millions of hearts around the world. Their fanbase is addressed as the 'BTS Army'. The South Korean boy band, managed by Big Hit Entertainment, made their debut in June 2013.
Here are all the details you need to know about this amazing crossover.
What is it?
It will be a choreography video for the single 'Dynamite' and it will be airing on Friday, September 25 at 8 pm ET. In addition to the video, two new emotes — which Epic says were “choreographed by BTS” — will go on sale at Epic Games Stores from Wednesday, September 23.
How to watch?
The video of BTS’ “Dynamite” with all-new choreography will premiere on Friday, September 25, which will take place in Fortnite’s Party Royale mode, the game’s no-combat social space where players can get together with friends to watch concerts, watch movies, listen to music or just chill. Following the premiere, players can attend the 'Dynamite (Tropical Remix)' listening party with karaoke graphics to sing and dance along.
Where to stream?
Fortnite is available as a free download on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, and Android via fortnite.com. However, there is bad news for Apple users, as this video will not be available in Fortnite on Apple devices. As previously, Apple kicked Epic games off the App Store after the games company refused to change its 20% discount for Fortnite players who purchased in-app game currency directly, bypassing Apple’s payment system (which takes 30%). The companies are currently engaged in litigation over the issue.
How to purchase?
From September 23, players can purchase a pack with two emotes choreographed by BTS. These new moves will let players bring some BTS style to the premiere or anywhere in 'Fortnite'. The 'BTS Dynamite Pack' will cost 800 V-bucks.