A massive leak has blown the lid off the upcoming Gorillaz x Fortnite collaboration. The iconic virtual band—including Murdoc, 2-D, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs—is officially headed to Fortnite Festival Season 10. Here’s what’s known so far:
Leak Details from Vice
- Release Date: The Gorillaz Festival Season 10 skins are expected to land on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, coinciding with the v37.10 update.VICE
- Distribution Plans:
- Fan Reaction: The split access—having to unlock the band’s parts across both the pass and the shop—has sparked criticism for increasing the cost to acquire the full set.VICE
What This Means for Players
- Total cost to collect all four Gorillaz skins could reach 5,900 V-Bucks—a steep ask that’s drawing community scrutiny.
- Unlike the Metallica Festival Season, which bundled all members into a single pass, this split model complicates access and may impact player sentiment.
- That said, Epic Games may offer a discounted bundle for 2-D and Noodle at a future date—though nothing has been confirmed.VICE
Quick Recap
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Gorillaz Skins Release | August 26, 2025 |
| Murdoc & Russel | Music Pass – 1,400 V-Bucks |
| 2-D & Noodle | Item Shop – 1,500 V-Bucks each |
| Collection Cost | Up to 5,900 V-Bucks total |
| Community Reaction | Critical of split pricing |
Final Take
This Gorillaz x Fortnite Festival drop is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious crossovers yet. But the new pricing structure—splitting the band’s skins between the Music Pass and the Item Shop—has turned what could be a celebratory moment into a controversial one. Keep an eye out if Epic introduces bundle deals to make snagging all four a little easier (and cheaper).
