Get the Beat: Gorillaz Set to Headline Fortnite Festival Season 10

The stage is set for a new season of musical mayhem in Fortnite, and according to a major leak from reliable data miners, the next featured artist for Fortnite Festival is none other than the iconic virtual band, Gorillaz. With Season 9, headlined by Bruno Mars, drawing to a close on August 26, the transition to Season 10 is poised to be one of the most anticipated yet, bringing a fresh wave of cosmetics, Jam Tracks, and a genre-bending aesthetic to the rhythm-based mode.

This collaboration has been a long time coming for many fans. As a digital band since their inception, Gorillaz’s unique style and animated members are a perfect fit for the Fortnite metaverse. The previous seasons have featured a diverse range of artists, from The Weeknd and Lady Gaga to Billie Eilish and Hatsune Miku, but the Gorillaz bring a new level of meta-commentary and artistic flair that feels right at home in Epic Games’ ever-expanding universe.

What to Expect from the Gorillaz Collaboration

The leak, which has been widely circulated by prominent Fortnite leakers, provides a detailed look at the content coming to Season 10. The collaboration will follow a similar pattern to past seasons, with some cosmetics being available in the Music Pass and others in the Item Shop.

• The Music Pass: According to the leak, players can expect to unlock skins for two of the band’s members through the Season 10 Music Pass. The featured characters are rumored to be the bassist Murdoc Niccals and the drummer Russel Hobbs. This split of the band’s members between the pass and the shop is a common practice for Epic Games and is a strategy to encourage both long-term engagement and direct purchases.
• Item Shop Add-ons: For players who want the full set, the lead vocalist 2D and the guitarist Noodle will reportedly be available for purchase separately in the Item Shop. This will allow fans to complete their collection and represent the full band on the stage.
• New Jam Tracks: While a full list of new songs has not been leaked, fans are already speculating on the tracks that will be added to the game. Gorillaz’s hit song “Feel Good Inc.” is already available as a Jam Track, which has fueled the hype for more of their iconic songs. Fans are hoping for classics like “Clint Eastwood,” “19-2000,” and “On Melancholy Hill” to make an appearance.
• Instruments and More: The new season will also bring a variety of Gorillaz-themed instruments and other cosmetics, with leaks hinting at a unique drum kit and other musical items that reflect the band’s unique visual style.

The Future of Fortnite Festival

The Gorillaz leak confirms that Fortnite Festival is not just a passing trend; it’s a permanent and evolving fixture of the game. The mode has successfully carved out its own niche by providing a fun, accessible rhythm game that appeals to a wide variety of players. The addition of new artists each season keeps the content feeling fresh and gives players a reason to log back in and grind for the new rewards. The fact that the mode also contributes to the main Battle Pass progression is a huge bonus, as it allows players to earn XP while enjoying the new music.

With Season 10 officially launching on August 26, 2025, the stage is set for a collaboration that feels like a natural and long-overdue fit. The inclusion of a virtual band in a virtual world is a brilliant move that will resonate with fans of both the game and the music. The hype is real, and it’s a great time to be a Fortnite Festival fan.