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Addison Rae joins ‘Fortnite’ with ‘Fame Is A Gun’-inspired collab
Addison Rae has become the latest pop star to join Fortnite, with a collaboration inspired by her "Fame Is A Gun" era going live on 6th August 2026. The tie-in follows a wave of similar partnerships with musicians such as Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, reflecting Fortnite's continued push to bring major pop artists into the game as a way of engaging its vast player base.
The collaboration includes two purchasable skins: the Addison Rae Outfit, based on her "Fame Is A Gun" music video look, and the music-reactive Famous Addison Rae outfit, inspired by her "The Fame And Glory" tour. Also included are "Diet Pepsi" and "Fame Is A Gun" jam tracks and emotes, two back blings, and two pickaxes. Pricing follows previous Icon series collaborations, with the skins costing 1,500 V-Bucks each, back blings 400 V-Bucks, pickaxes around 800 V-Bucks, and emotes, jam tracks and weapon wraps priced at 500 V-Bucks.
In short
- Addison Rae's Fortnite collaboration launched on 6th August 2026
- Includes two skins, emotes, jam tracks, back blings and pickaxes
- Skins cost 1,500 V-Bucks; other items range from 400-800 V-Bucks
Explained simply
Fortnite is an online game in which players compete and explore a changing virtual world. Its in-game shop sells outfits and other items, including collaborations with musicians and other public figures.
Addison Rae is a US singer and performer whose music and tours provide the inspiration for this collaboration. Fortnite has also featured artists including Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, bringing their music and visual styles into the game.
These partnerships connect music audiences with Fortnite’s large player community. Players can buy cosmetic items and music for use in the game, while the artists’ work reaches people through a different medium.