‘Record-breaking superstar’ Ariana Grande to perform at Fortnite’s Rift Tour

Epic Games had last week said that a “record-breaking superstar” would be performing in Fortnite’s upcoming Rift Tour concert series. It has been revealed now that the mystery performer the gaming giant was talking about is none other than Ariana Grande.

The five-show concert series is due to start on August 6 at 6 PM ET. The shows will run through August 8.

According to Epic Games, the users are recommended to be ready in-game 60 minutes before any of the performances so that they can enjoy the Rift Tour playlist when it goes live 30 minutes ahead of showtime.

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What to expect?

“Building on and incorporating other celebrated Fortnite moments, the Rift Tour will begin with experiences that pair popular tracks with moments based on elements from the game,” the gaming giant said, according to The Verge.

Epic Games added that in this experience, players will be able to travel side by side with their friends on a journey to magical new realities where Fortnite and Ariana collide.

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According to the schedule of the tour provided by Epic Games, the first of a series of 5 shows will kick off on Friday, August 6 at 6 PM ET. The second show is scheduled for Saturday, August 7 at 2 PM ET. August 8 will bring a triple treat for the fans as three shows are scheduled for that day. The first of the three will start at 12 AM ET on August 8 while the next one is scheduled for the morning at 10 AM ET. The concert series will end the same day with the fifth and final show kick-starting at 6 PM ET.