Epic Games Japan announced that hololive VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei will hold an interactive music performance titled “STELLAR in Fortnite,” developed in partnership with Black Tower Studios using the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), starting on Saturday, May 2 at 8:00 PM (JST) within Fortnite. By utilizing 3D avatars and dynamic visual effects, this event aims to deliver a new music experience to fans and the global Fortnite community.

Next-Generation Music Live Supported by UEFN × Black Tower Studios

This event features a live performance set on a unique island created by developers using the Unreal Editor for Fortnite. Players can not only watch the stage as an audience but also participate in the performance interactively while experiencing dynamic visual effects up close.

Leveraging the unique characteristics of 3D space, the event creates a sense of unity that transcends the boundaries between stage and floor. Background visuals dynamically change in accordance with the music, and interactions that link with in-game emotes are included.

Immersive Experience Guided by Hoshimachi Suisei’s 3D Avatar

Hoshimachi Suisei, who excels not only in the VTuber scene but also in the music industry with her overwhelming singing ability, will appear on stage as her own 3D avatar in this performance, expressing the world of the songs through visuals, sound, and spatial effects.

This performance aims to deliver a highly immersive and authentic music experience not only to existing hololive fans but also to the global Fortnite community, gaining increased attention as a cross-industry collaboration of VTuber, gaming, and music.

Future Developments: Ahead of May 2, 8:00 PM (JST) Event in Fortnite

“Hoshimachi Suisei LIVE 2026 ~STELLAR in Fortnite~” will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM (JST) within Fortnite. Players can join this live event by participating in the island created by the developer from Fortnite.

As a large VTuber live performance created using UEFN, this initiative is expected to set a benchmark for utilizing virtual spaces in future music events. Depending on the outcomes of this collaboration, there is potential for accelerated music live presentations on Fortnite by VTuber artists and music labels.

Thoughts and Outlook

The form of music live events has now entered a phase where “the game space itself becomes the stage,” through streaming, XR, and the metaverse. This performance realized by top-tier VTuber artist Hoshimachi Suisei, based on the production capabilities of Epic Games and Black Tower Studios, can be seen as a major project that satisfies both the passion of fans and international reach simultaneously. Moving forward, we will keep a close eye on how the music experiences of VTuber × global gaming platforms expand.

Source: PR TIMES