Sabrina Carpenter Officially Joins ‘Fortnite Festival’ Season 8

On Monday (April 7), it was officially announced that Sabrina Carpenter's avatar will be featured in Season 8 of the Fortnite Festival. The move will allow fans to virtually perform the pop superstar’s hits in the game's Festival mode starting on April 8. Gamers can play Carpenter's songs such as "Juno" and "Nonsense" as Jam Tracks…

On Monday (April 7), it was officially announced that Sabrina Carpenter‘s avatar will be featured in Season 8 of the Fortnite Festival. The move will allow fans to virtually perform the pop superstar’s hits in the game’s Festival mode starting on April 8. Gamers can play Carpenter’s songs such as “Juno” and “Nonsense” as Jam Tracks by unlocking the season eight Music Pass, with additional hits like “Please Please Please,” “Taste,” “Espresso,” and “Feather” available on the Fortnite Shop. The game also offers various skins inspired by Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour outfits, as well as emotes and accessories like a blinged-out purse and her microphone and guitars. Carpenter joins an impressive lineup of musicians who have previously participated in Fortnite Festival, including The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Metallica, and Karol G, along with Travis Scott‘s groundbreaking “Astronomical” virtual concert in 2020, which drew 12.3 million players at its peak. (Billboard)

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