Fortnite Heroes has a deep reference to music, and now they’re taking it a step additional by introducing Fortnite Pageant as a devoted music-centric recreation mode.

As the primary artist to carry out, The Weeknd performed a key function within the launch of the brand new recreation mode. On December 9, he’ll maintain an Eminem-like live performance, permitting gamers to work together with the music by taking part in to the beat.

This units the stage for different artists to affix Fortnite Music Pageant and broaden their track collections by post-launch updates. Whereas particular particulars on the complete track listing are nonetheless restricted, Epic Video games mentioned in its press launch that “Fortnite Pageant” is a brand new music recreation developed by Harmonix, the creators of the long-lasting rock band.

The press launch reads: “Fortress Heroes Music Pageant is a brand new music recreation that enables gamers to play in a band with pals or carry out solo on stage to their favourite artists’ hits… Music Pageant marks the start of Fortnite The start of the Hero music recreation.”

The sport permits gamers to affix a band with pals or go solo on stage taking part in hit music from their favourite artists.

Whereas Fortress Heroes Season 5 will start on December 3, the Fortress Heroes Pageant will not launch till December 9, coinciding with The Weeknd’s in-game live performance.