In light of social distancing, Travis Scott himself will host a virtual world tour to promote new track
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Rapper Travis Scott will headline a full-on virtual world tour called Astronomical in “Fortnite: Battle Royale” from Apr. 23 to 25 for the world premiere of his new song of the same name.
This isn’t the first time that Fortnite has collaborated with a musician. Considered as the biggest event in Fortnite history, Marshmello hosted a live EDM concert in the game on Feb. 2 last year with 10.7 million attendees. Epic Games, Fortnite’s developer, launched a game mode that disabled players from using weapons for 10 minutes to enjoy the DJ set.
Scott takes this concept further by announcing Astronomical tour dates so players from all over the world can participate. Additionally, gamers can earn special rewards and Scott cosmetics by participating in Astronomical’s challenges and even winning an Astroworld-branded glider.
It’s LIT 🔥
Purchase the new Astronomical Bundle to unlock the Travis Scott and Astro Jack Outfits and their Styles, with a discount of up to 1000 V-Bucks off! pic.twitter.com/FKqykiL7Sb
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) April 22, 2020
Here are the five concert dates for the virtual tour:
- Thursday 4/23 – The Americas – 7PM EDT
- Friday 4/24 – EU & ME – 10AM EDT
- Saturday 4/25 – Asia & Oceania – 12AM EDT
- Saturday 4/25 – EU & ME – 11AM EDT
- Saturday 4/25 – The Americas – 6PM EDT
An other-worldly experience like nothing you’ve ever seen is coming April 23-25.
Fortnite and Travis Scott Present: Astronomical. A one of a kind musical journey featuring @trvisXX and the world premiere of a brand new track.
Find out more: https://t.co/9VqySAPqAS
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) April 20, 2020
TOOK IT STRAIGHT FROM OUTSIDE STRAIGHT TO THE COUCH CACTUS JACK FOR FORTNITE https://t.co/igthHpDLM2 pic.twitter.com/237EIy6FwJ
— TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) April 20, 2020
Just like a regular concert, players can drop in on the event 30 minutes before it starts. Prior to this event, Scott a.k.a. Cactus Jack was added as a new skin to the game’s Icon Series on Apr. 21 including his outfits, emotes, and other cosmetics.
