Bad news: Daft Punk still has no plans to reunite. Good news: The now-split electronic music duo is launching a collaboration with the game “Fortnite” based on its existing catalog of music.
Per a blog post shared by the Epic Games-owned gaming platform Monday, “Starting September 27 at 2 PM ET, step through the veil and embark on a sonic journey through the minds of the Grammy-winning electronic duo, Daft Punk. The band may be no longer, but their music lives on in Fortnite! Soar through their random access memories to a transformative dance floor destination, where the festivities kick off with a supercut from their legendary Alive tour and Alive 2007 album.”
Electronic music duo Daft Punk famously broke up in 2021 after nearly 30 years together.
In a FAQ section of the post, under the question, “Is Daft Punk getting back together?,” the answer is: “No. The Daft Punk Experience is an immersive music experience based on the band’s beloved music. The band is not getting back together.”
The event is specifically described as not a concert but an “experience” that will give “fans and players a chance to enter into this retro-futuristic realm celebrating the band’s legacy, reimagined for the virtual world.”
Features include the ability to remix Daft Punk’s previously released music and create mashups of Daft Punk’s songs within “Fortnite” at Dream Chamber Studios, make a LEGO music video, or go to a virtual dance club.
Timed with the new experience, “Fortnite” will also release a Daft Punk-themed bundle of in-game accessories for purchase in the Fortnite Shop beginning Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. ET. “Accessories include the signature GM08 helmet, outfit, and accessories (both in Fortnite and LEGO styles); TB3 helmet, outfit, and accessories (both in Fortnite and LEGO styles); along with instruments and a “Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers)” Jam Track,” according to the pack’s description.
variety.com
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