"Fortnite" has become a hub for pop culture crossovers, and the latest buzz suggests a Daft Punk event is on the way, possibly with a surprise cameo from The Weeknd.
'Fortnite' Festival Spotlight is All About Daft Punk's Music
Recent leaks suggest the crossover will center on Fortnite Festival, the rhythm mode that has spotlighted major artists in past seasons.
According to GameRant, tracks like "Get Lucky" and "One More Time" are expected to headline, possibly alongside Daft Punk–inspired cosmetics. While Epic has yet to confirm any official skins, fan anticipation is already running high.
The Weeknd's Role in the Crossover
Teasers for Weeknd's inclusion emerged following "Fortnite's" teaser trailer for the event. Drift discovers something buried under snow in the clip, with The Weeknd's Combat Skin making a brief appearance.
To further intensify the rumors, the Canadian icon reposted the teaser, offering fans a virtual confirmation of his appearance.
THE WEEKND POSTS DAFT PUNK's FORTNITE EVENT TEASER
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) September 21, 2025
HE'S CONFIRMED TO BE INVOLVED ✅ pic.twitter.com/lR67O2gkU1
If that's the case, this wouldn't be his initial "Fortnite" collaboration: the artist headlined the Icon Series in Chapter 5 with several ensembles and Jam Tracks such as "Blinding Lights" and "Save Your Tears."
Expanding on Music-Driven Collaborations
The alleged Daft Punk x The Weeknd collaboration follows up on "Fortnite's" efforts to continue developing its Festival roster with international music legends.
Last month, Epic unveiled Gorillaz, featuring character skins and songs such as "Clint Eastwood" and "Feel Good Inc." Adding Daft Punk and The Weeknd would make "Fortnite" an in-game stage for superstars.
Fortnite's pop culture influence doesn't stop there. A fresh leak hints at a possible "Kpop Demon Hunters" collaboration.
On the music front, stars like Sabrina Carpenter and T-Pain have already joined the game this year.
