The Fortnite Daft Punk Live Event is set to be one of the game’s most exciting musical crossovers to date, bringing the legendary French electronic duo and special guest The Weeknd into the Fortnite universe for an interactive digital concert on September 27, 2025.
Event Schedule and Access
The event will begin at 2 PM Eastern Time on September 27, 2025 (which is 11:30 PM IST). Players are advised to log in at least 30 minutes early, as live events often fill server capacity quickly and cannot be replayed later. The concert can be accessed by joining the special event playlist from the Fortnite main menu — the event is integrated directly with Chapter 6 Season 4’s storyline, centered on the mysterious in-game monolith, which serves as a portal to the concert arena.
Special Features and Gameplay Modes
The Daft Punk event comprises two dedicated playlists:
- Live Concert Mode: The main event features Daft Punk performing their greatest hits on a custom virtual stage, with spectacular in-game visual effects and interactive crowd features.
- Around The World Creative Mode: Players can collaboratively recreate Daft Punk’s iconic “Around The World” music video using custom props and skins.
Attendees receive special event abilities:
- Dash Ability: Lets players move rapidly around the venue to secure better vantage points, with a brief cooldown.
- Super Ability: An in-game pickup that triggers unique visual effects or boosts.
Setlist and The Weeknd’s Role
Leaks and teaser trailers confirm a playlist packed with Daft Punk’s biggest tracks, including:
- “Get Lucky”
- “One More Time”
- “Around The World”
- “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”
- “I Feel It Coming” (featuring The Weeknd as a special guest).
The Weeknd’s participation is teased in both Fortnite posts and on his own social media, with his character model featuring in the event’s animated trailers. His voiceover in Fortnite’s secret Instagram teaser describes the monolith as “a portal to another time and place”, building anticipation for a multi-sensory experience inside the Fortnite metaverse.
Event Cosmetics, Rewards, and Interactivity
Players can expect Daft Punk-themed cosmetics:
- Exclusive skins for both Daft Punk members
- Special emotes and musical Jam Tracks for Fortnite Festival Mode
- Interactive experiences and creative contest rewards for the best “Around The World” video recreations.
Unlockable rewards and free items are expected, similar to previous Fortnite music events, though the details will be officially announced by Epic Games closer to the date.
How to Join, Tips, and Final Thoughts
- Use the code “PYRAMID” on Fortnite’s Instagram post (September 22) to unlock a hidden teaser video featuring The Weeknd.
- Practice Fortnite Festival’s rhythm mechanics to enjoy the event to the fullest and collaborate with friends for creative challenges.
Epic Games is expected to drop more teasers and limited edition items as the concert draws nearer. With Daft Punk’s iconic music, a high-profile guest appearance from The Weeknd, and unprecedented Fortnite in-game interaction, this event promises to be one of the platform’s most memorable concerts ever.