American pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo has been integrated into the popular video game Fortnite as a non-playable character (NPC), following the release of her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love, earlier this month.
The 23-year-old will appear as an NPC in the game’s Battle Royale mode from 1am on Friday. Players will also be able to acquire outfits inspired by her 2021 debut album Sour and a “Lover Girl” outfit based on her latest record, both available in the game’s shop until July 25.
Emotes based on her hit songs “Good 4 U” and “Maggots For Brains” are also being added, alongside three of her tracks – “Maggots For Brains”, “Drop Dead” and “Deja Vu” – as “Jam Tracks”.
These can be sung along to on Fortnite Festival Karaoke for iPhone and Android. Additionally, stylised “Butterfly Wings Back Bling” and “Flammable Sticker Collection Back Bling”, reflecting her unique aesthetic, will feature in the shop.
Rodrigo expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration, 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 Californian star joins a growing list of celebrities to be featured in the game, including Kim Kardashian, Sabrina Carpenter, and Billie Eilish. Rodrigo boasts an impressive career, having achieved four UK number one singles and three number one albums, and is best known for tracks such as “Drivers Licence”, “Good 4 U” and “Drop Dead”.
In separate news this week, Rodrigo announced the launch of Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women festival set to take place on August 29 in Irvine, California. The event will feature performances from artists including Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Stevie Nicks, with all proceeds dedicated to charities advocating for women and girls.
