Fortnite Festival Season 5 revealed: Karol G takes center stage

Matthew "MJP" Pryor

Matthew "MJP" Pryor

Karol G heads to Fortnite Festival!

Epic Games has officially announced that Colombian singing sensation Karol G will take center stage in Fortnite Festival Season 5 following the Chapter 5 Season 4 launch. Although leaks beforehand indicated this collaboration was up next, the developers have revealed the complete Festival Pass lineup and in-game Karol G-inspired cosmetics. This article explains everything you need to know about Karol G's Fortnite Festival collaboration when it arrives on August 16.

What's included in the Karol G Fortnite Festival Season 5 Pass?

Like previous Fortnite Festival crossovers, you can find the Karol G skin within the Fortnite Festival Season 5 Pass alongside various other cosmetic items. Upgrade to the Premium Track for 1,800 V-Bucks to unlock the Festival Pass exclusive skin. Doing this also gives you access to 11 additional rewards on top of what's available in the Free Track.

Here's what you can find in the Free and Premium Tracks for the Fortnite Festival Season 5 Pass when it arrives on August 16:

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Free

  • Loading Screen
  • Banner Icon
  • Guitar Instrument
  • Epic Games - “Keep Poppin’”
  • Epic Games - “Orbital Overload”
  • Epic Games - “Way Too Fast”
  • Constellation Aura
  • Aura
  • Emoji
  • Heads Up Emote
  • Keyluxe Keytar

Premium

  • Bichota Season Karol G Outfit (Unlocked immediately)
  • Bichota Mic
  • Bichota 6-String Guitar
  • Avicii - “The Nights”
  • Afrojack, Eva Simons - “Take Over Control”
  • Ava Max - “My Oh My”
  • Aura
  • Spray
  • Emoji
  • Keytar
  • Back Bling

Karol G Fortnite Item Shop skins revealed

True Karol G fans will also have the opportunity to purchase a separate skin via the Fortnite Item Shop. Although this is separate from the Fortnite Festival Season 5 Pass, it offers a different aesthetic and additional cosmetic items.

The Karol G Item Shop Bundle contains the following:

  • Carolina Outfit
  • Cool Transport Back Bling
  • Bonito Wrap
  • MSB Mic
  • “PROVENZA (Remix)” Jam Track by Karol G

You can also purchase a Karol G Jam Tracks and Emote collection via the Item Shop for use in Fortnite Festival Season 5 and beyond.

  • “OKI DOKI” Emote 
  • “Cairo” Emote 
  • “OKI DOKI” Jam Track
  • “Cairo” Jam Track 

Fortnite to host a playable Karol G concert

Image Credit: Epic Games
Image Credit: Epic Games

Following the previous Fortnite x Metallica concert, the game will host a Karol G concert where players can enjoy the tunes and unlock free rewards. According to the blog post, this will be a five-part playable event. You can collect EmPower-Ups to blast away negative energy and spread positive vibes.

The first showtime is August 23 at 3 p.m. ET, and the concert weekend concludes on August 26 at 12 p.m. ET. Anyone who attends the Karol G MSB Fortnite show will receive the Bichota 4-String Bass for free.

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