Eminem Performs Virtual Concert Inside Fortnite's The Big Bang Event
Epic Games launched the fifth chapter of Fortnite with a new island, mechanics, and sub-games, including LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. The announcement event, The Big Bang, featured a virtual performance by rapper Eminem, who sang 'Lose Yourself' and 'Godzilla'. Fortnite Festival, developed by Harmonix, launched December 9 with a focus on The Weeknd. Epic Games has faced post-pandemic challenges, laying off 870 employees (16% of its workforce) in September and selling Bandcamp after 18 months. Despite this, Fortnite continues evolving into a platform for user-generated content and in-game experiences.
Key facts
- Epic Games launched Fortnite Chapter 5 with a new island, mechanics, and sub-games.
- The Big Bang event featured a virtual performance by Eminem.
- Eminem performed 'Lose Yourself' and 'Godzilla'.
- LEGO Fortnite launched December 7, Rocket Racing December 8, Fortnite Festival December 9.
- Fortnite Festival is developed by Harmonix, known for Rock Band and Guitar Hero.
- Epic Games laid off 870 employees (16% of workforce) in September.
- Epic Games sold Bandcamp after 18 months.
- Fortnite previously hosted virtual concerts by Marshmello, Travis Scott, and Ariana Grande.
Entities
Artists
- Eminem
- The Weeknd
- Marshmello
- Travis Scott
- Ariana Grande
Institutions
- Epic Games
- LEGO Group
- Psyonix
- Harmonix
- Fortnite
- Bandcamp
Locations
- United States