Fortnite Festival Teams Up with Gorillaz for Season 10

Fortnite Festival has officially revealed its latest collaboration, and this time the spotlight is on the legendary virtual band Gorillaz. Season 10 introduces band members Noodle, 2D, Russel Hobbs, and Murdoc Niccals as the game’s new Icons, bringing with them a wave of themed content and fresh gameplay updates.

Who Are Gorillaz?

Formed in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz quickly became one of the most unique and influential virtual bands in modern music. Known for their genre-blending style and iconic animated personas, the group has produced countless hits over the years. Among their most beloved tracks is “Clint Eastwood”—which players will now be able to enjoy as a Jam Track in Fortnite Festival Season 10.

What’s New in Season 10?

Epic Games has gone all-in on the Gorillaz theme, transforming the Main Stage into an urban playground of skyscrapers, graffiti walls, and even a train running through the scenery. Alongside the new stage, fans can expect a variety of Gorillaz-inspired cosmetics, bundles, and musical additions.

Content Highlights:

• Gorillaz Icons: Noodle, 2D, Russel Hobbs, and Murdoc Niccals join as in-game characters.
• Noodle & 2D Bundle: Includes Noodle Outfit, Noodle’s Case Back Bling, DARE Emote, Noodle’s Axe Guitar, 2D Outfit, 2D’s Megaphone Back Bling, Gorillaz Camo Wrap, and 2D’s Mic.
• Russel Rewards: Unlockable Russel Outfit (via Music Pass or Fortnite Crew), One-Eyed Octopus Back Bling, and Russel’s Drums.
• Murdoc Rewards: Murdoc Outfit, Murdoc’s Cape Back Bling, and Murdoc’s Bass.
• Music Content:

1. Featured Jam Track: “Clint Eastwood” by Gorillaz.
2. Premium Jam Tracks: MXZI – “MONTAGEM TOMADA (Slowed),” Hanumankind – “Run It Up,” Stone Temple Pilots – “Interstate Love Song.”
3. Free Jam Tracks: Unlockable through the Music Pass.

Gameplay Improvements

Season 10 also introduces meaningful quality-of-life updates. The biggest change is the addition of “Good” notes, helping players understand when they’ve just missed hitting a “Perfect.” Other improvements include:

• Sorting the Main Stage Music Library by song duration or intensity.
• Refined lift note designs, making them easier to read during play.

From Leaks to Reality

The Gorillaz collaboration had been teased ahead of launch when dataminers discovered references to the band in the Season 10 Music Pass files. This confirmed early speculation and dashed hopes of a rumored Daft Punk return.

Looking Ahead

Season 10 of Fortnite Festival officially kicks off on August 26, following Season 9’s Bruno Mars spotlight that began in June. With Gorillaz at the center of the action and gameplay enhancements rolling out, fans are hopeful this season will hit the right notes—both musically and mechanically.