{"id":12111,"date":"2023-04-13T14:03:53","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T14:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gustavopineda.com\/?p=12111"},"modified":"2023-04-13T14:03:53","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T14:03:53","slug":"coachella-island-fortnite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gustavopineda.com\/?p=12111","title":{"rendered":"Coachella is coming to Fortnite in a big way"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This coming weekend, Coachella is taking place once again, set to grab headlines with its lineup and Instagram-curated outfits. For those missing out on the annual festival, though, a virtual recreation of the experience is coming to Fortnite<\/em><\/a>, with the official launch of Coachella Island.<\/p>\n

An always-on experience within the game, Coachella Island is “a new destination for creator-made music and art experiences in Fortnite,<\/em>” according to a press statement. This entails virtual replicas of the festival’s distinct aesthetic landscape (desert mountains, palm trees, the works), built by creators from Alliance Studios<\/a>, a gaming consultation group heavily involved in Fortnite<\/em>. There are also a slew of art installations recreated by the Fortnite<\/em> community, including the the Coachella Ferris Wheel and balloon chains. <\/p>\n

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Last year, Coachella already made a presence<\/a> within the game, releasing Coachella-themed skins and features, including music from the festival’s artists. <\/p>\n

Building upon the collaboration this year in a big way, Coachella Island is offering a full experience, including songs from Porter Robinson, a DJ performing at this year’s festival IRL, and a bunch of team v. team mini-games. In the Island’s Art Park, fan and artist-submitted images will be displayed, in an effort to promote participation from the game’s creators. A merch tent will also offer Coachella-esque clothing and other in-game items.<\/p>\n

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The foray into gaming this year is more concrete, signalling a larger interest from the festival in providing virtual experiences. <\/p>\n

Sam Schoonover, Innovation Lead for Coachella, says, “The future of in-game music and art experiences should not mimic the real-world, but reimagine the magic and make it more accessible via a new medium.”<\/p>\n

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“Just like the festival IRL is a stage for musicians, Coachella Island is now a canvas for gaming creators. Fortnite<\/em> provides the tools needed to invite creators and fans to participate in this creative process,” he continues. <\/p>\n

Beyond the Island, Fortnite<\/em> will offer music from this year’s headliner<\/a> Bad Bunny and performer Burna Boy, alongside skins once again in the Item Shop, which include two new outfits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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