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Sabrina is leaving the door open for the next Fortnite Festival Icon… Bruno Mars! This GRAMMY-winning superstar is expanding his out-of-this-world tour with a stop in Fortnite.
APT. for the occasion, Bruno makes a grand entrance with new Outfits, Jam Tracks, and more when Fortnite Festival Season 9 begins on June 18!
New Main Stage
On June 18, the Main Stage will look otherworldly—like you’re… better not say. Shine under neon lights with a sleek, angular aesthetic!
Gameplay Improvements
Gameplay improvements—that’s what Bruno loves, that’s what you love. Here’s what arrives on June 18:
- Overall Song Leaderboards return with integrated community feedback. Your data will populate when Season 9 starts!
- Access Overall Leaderboards via the Jam Track Library and Main Leaderboards screens.
- Find your favorite Jam Tracks faster! Search by track or artist name using new alphabetical filters. Want Bruno Mars songs? Select “A-B” from the dropdown!
- For EVERY Fortnite player: True Shuffle arrives. “Shuffle” your Lobby Music to rotate tracks automatically when one ends or when re-entering the Lobby.
- If you have favorites, Shuffle only selects from them.
Bruno-San Joins the Party!
The World Tour hits Fortnite Festival! When Season 9 launches, the World Tour Bundle arrives in the Item Shop featuring:
- Bruno-san Outfit: World-hopping style.
- Includes Bruninho Style… he’s here!
- Bruno Collection Back Bling: A perfect medley.
- Holographic Note Smoke Trail: Float like Bruno Mars.
- Bonde do Brunão Emote: All aboard!
- Bonde do Brunão Jam Track: Memories from Brazil.
- Keytar Key Charm: Collectible chord-keeper.
- Worldwide Bass: Make yourself heard everywhere.
The World Tour Bundle remains until Season 9 ends. All items sold individually too!
Keytar Key Charm and Worldwide Bass.
Two additional Jam Tracks come to the Shop for Season 9:
- Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars — “Die With A Smile” (look—another Festival Icon!)
- ROSÉ, Bruno Mars — “APT.”
The “Die With A Smile” Jam Track.
Season 9 Music Pass Has Arrived!
Not a dream—the Season 9 Music Pass includes the No Regrets Bruno Outfit, inspired by the “Die With A Smile” music video!
Unlock free and premium rewards via XP in ANY Fortnite experience. Redeem premium rewards by purchasing the Pass for 1,400 V-Bucks or via Fortnite Crew subscription! Die happy knowing No Regrets Bruno unlocks instantly with Pass purchase/access.
The real-world outfit was designed by Astrid Gallegos, with hat by Stetson!
Face the apocalypse fearlessly, with love by your side… and uh… loaded weapons. Unlock the Dreamer’s Two-Shot Back Bling as a free reward early in the Pass. Progress further for the premium Heavenly Style!
Why not jam with a smile before doomsday? The Last Reprise Guitar, modeled after the video’s instrument, unlocks as a premium reward! Keep the beat like the apocalypse can wait with the premium Red Hearts Drum Kit.
The Season 9 Music Pass features TWO Bruno Jam Tracks (including a Silk Sonic cut), and Bruno-senpai noticed other cool tunes. All premium Jam Tracks:
- Bruno Mars — “Bruno-San’s Theme Song”
- Sabotage — “Mun Rá (feat. Instituto)”
- Jackson 5 — “ABC”
- Silk Sonic — “Leave The Door Open”
The “Leave The Door Open” Jam Track.
Later in the Pass, unlock the Heavenly Style for No Regrets Bruno. Look divine—even after last call.
Additional Music Pass Rewards
Non-Pass holders earn free rewards through XP too. (Sweet music!)
Shred without drips using the Sound Splash Guitar. Bass players: shine with hard-won glory via the Feelings! Emote. Ride the rhythm waves with the Oar Bass.
Free Music Pass Jam Tracks:
- Epic Games — “Dance Therapy”
- Epic Games — “Into The Underworld”
- Previously “Predator” in Harmonix’s AUDICA!
- Epic Games — “Move”
- A remix of “Parlayed” from Harmonix’s FUSER!
- Epic Games — “Let It Burn”
These are just SOME free/premium rewards. Note: Music Pass items may appear in the Shop later!
Fortnite Festival Creator Content
In Season 9, monetization for videos featuring eligible Jam Tracks will be limited to the season’s first 7 days. No takedown notices will be issued during or after this period.
Post-monetization period, creators may receive copyright claims from rights holders.
Monetizable Season 9 Jam Tracks:
- Bruno Mars — “Bonde do Brunão”
- Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars — “Die With A Smile”
- ROSÉ, Bruno Mars — “APT.”
Key details:
- To monetize Festival content, link your YouTube and Support-A-Creator (SAC) accounts.
- IMPORTANT: Upload content as Unlisted or Public—Private uploads may trigger claims.
- For copyright guidance on other platforms, consult their policies.
Rare delays may occur in YouTube’s SAC claim processing. Please avoid disputing claims during this time.
Not in SAC? You can still share Jam Track content, but YouTube monetization will be unavailable.
Note: Twitch creators—third-party copyright detection may flag clips/VODs of monetizable Jam Tracks. Recommended: Disable clips/VODs during these gameplay segments. See Twitch’s DMCA & Copyright FAQ.
