Pop music star Addison Rae is strongly rumoured to be the next major artist to collaborate with the hugely popular online game, Fortnite. Speculation mounted following the release of a new summer trailer for the game, which prominently featured Rae's music and a character bearing a striking resemblance to the singer.
The trailer, which showcases a range of new 'beach-ready' character skins for popular DC Comics figures such as Batman and Harley Quinn, uses Rae's upbeat single 'Fame Is A Gun' as its soundtrack. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out that the animated short also includes a blonde character, widely believed to be Addison Rae, standing alongside another figure resembling fellow pop star Olivia Rodrigo.
This potential collaboration follows closely on the heels of Olivia Rodrigo's successful integration into the Fortnite universe. Last month, Rodrigo joined the game's prestigious Icon series, allowing players to purchase two distinct outfits inspired by her third album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl In Love'. Additionally, bespoke emotes and backblings were made available, and more of Rodrigo's tracks were added to Fortnite Festival as 'jam tracks'.
Rodrigo herself commented on her involvement, stating, "I’ve always loved how Fortnite brings people together in a really specific way. It’s exciting to have my music brought into this world and to have players embrace different looks from my albums." The inclusion of Addison Rae would mark another high-profile musical partnership for the gaming giant, further blurring the lines between interactive entertainment and mainstream pop culture.
Fans are now hotly debating the nature of Rae's potential involvement. Some believe she could be set to headline Fortnite Festival, with Season 15 of the in-game event anticipated to go live towards the end of July. Others are convinced that Rae will be unveiled as the next Icon artist, following in the footsteps of Rodrigo and previous collaborators like Laufey, who praised Fortnite's fantastical nature as a platform for self-expression.