Virtual Star Hatsune Miku Joins Fortnite Festival as Latest Headliner, Following The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, and Other Music Icons

Virtual Star Hatsune Miku Joins Fortnite Festival as Latest Headliner, Following The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, and Other Music Icons

By Marcus Bennett

January 18, 2025 at 03:54 AM

Virtual singing sensation Hatsune Miku is headlining Fortnite Festival Season 7, joining an impressive roster of previous performers including The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, and Metallica.

Miku performing in Fortnite concert

Miku performing in Fortnite concert

Players can access Miku content through two main options:

  • Music Pass (1,400 V-Bucks / $11):

    • Free rewards through gameplay
    • Premium rewards with pass purchase
    • Includes special outfits and instruments
  • Complete Bundle (3,200 V-Bucks):

    • Nine items including Miku skin
    • Skin available separately for 1,500 V-Bucks

Season 7 features new Jam Tracks including:

  • "Cherry Cordial"
  • "Dexting"
  • "First Person"
  • "Not Without a Fight"
  • Britney Spears' "Work Work"
  • Cake's "Short Skirt/Long Jacket"
  • Jennifer Lopez's "Love Don't Cost A Thing"
  • Ashnikko's "Daisy 2.0" (featuring Miku)
  • "World Is Mine" by ryo (supercell) featuring Miku

Hatsune Miku, created in 2007 as a Vocaloid synthesizer software, has become a global phenomenon with over 100,000 songs created using her voice by 2011. Her inclusion aligns with Fortnite's current Japanese-themed season, which includes collaborations with Godzilla, Big Hero 6, and Cyberpunk 2077.

For players wanting the complete Miku experience, the total cost is approximately 4,600 V-Bucks ($37).

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