Epic Games buys Harmonix to enrich Fortnite’s musical content

Between two weeks of free spins in the Epic Games Store, the new master of the video game world doesn’t forget to feed the indestructible Fortnite with more and more content.

While we’re still trying to find out which license the 21. While there were rumors about the launch of a feature film last month, Epic Games today announces the takeover of the Harmonix studio: the former parents of the Guitar Hero or rock band series will have to participate in the war collective and focus on the musical dimension of Fortnite.

Message in a bottle

DNS the press release Unveiled on the occasion, Epic Games says it is “delighted” to win “one of the most important independent game development studios in the world”. With two decades of experience (and success) in the rhythm game genre, Harmonix is ​​therefore called upon to put its know-how at the service of the most famous battle royale in the industry:

As we work to build the metaverse, it will take Harmonix’s expertise to rethink how music is experienced, created, and distributed. The Harmonix team will work closely with Epic Games to develop musical adventures for Fortnite while continuing to support existing titles like Rock Band 4.

You really got me

For its part, the studio confirms the statements made by its new employer and reassures aspiring guitarists: The DLCs that have been planned to feed the discotheque of the latest rock band are still in the boxes, and 2022 should also offer its share of novelty tracks, just like the ones in Fuser offered events.

The Boston studio is keeping the secret of the musical content that was to find its way into Fortnite for the time being, but given the multitude of artists who have already performed there in one way or another. Alain Tascan, vice president of development at Epic Games, is as confident as he is vague:

Music already brings millions of people together on Fortnite, from our emoticons to the concerts and events we host. Together with the Harmonix team, we will change the way players experience music, from being a passive listener to being an active participant.