Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorBruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s R&B duo Silk Sonic are skating their way into Epic Games’ “Fortnite” battle-royale game.In partnership with Atlantic Records, Epic is bringing Silk Sonic into “Fortnite” with ’70s-inspired outfits, a new radio station and a player tournament.Bruno Mars, in a statement, said: “When ‘Fortnite’ asked me if I wanted to create an outfit for the game, I asked, ‘Are CGI muscles off the table?’ They said, ‘No.’ I said, ‘Deal.’ I’ll see you on the Island.” Anderson .Paak commented: “When ‘Fortnite’ agreed to give Bruno CGI muscles, I said, ‘I’m in.’ He could use the help, so I support it.
And it makes me cool. Win, win.”Silk Sonic outfits and accessories will be available in “Fortnite’s” Item Shop starting Feb.
10, 2022, at 7 p.m. ET. But players can compete in the Silk Sonic Cup, taking place Monday, Feb. 7, for a chance to unlock the Mars and .Paak outfits early.
In addition, Fortnite debuted an in-game radio station, Icon Radio, featuring Silk Sonic and hosted by funk icon Bootsy Collins.
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