Highlights

  • Fortnite players can enjoy a temporary XP boost to celebrate the new Metallica crossover event on June 13.
  • Epic Games is making crossovers a significant part of Fortnite, with in-game events involving real-life celebrities.
  • Supercharged XP bonus for all players allows for faster Battle Pass progression and unlocks V-Bucks for cosmetics.

Epic Games is giving Fortnite players a temporary boost to their XP gain to commemorate the debut of a new crossover. That crossover is between Fortnite and famed rock band Metallica, which kicked off officially on June 13, and adds a series of activities and cosmetic upgrades based on Metallica and its members.

Fortnite is rapidly becoming a nexus of sorts for pop culture crossovers, with all manner of brand-based collaborations launching over the last few years. The game has come a long way since earlier crossovers like adding Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet. Far from simple promotions for upcoming movies, collaborations are being treated with similar gravitas to real-life events, often involving the participation of real celebrities. Case in point: Metallica itself. As with other musical acts that have appeared in the game, the Fortnite x Metallica crossover event will feature a live in-game musical event set for June 22, 2024.

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Metallica x Fortnite sees the iconic band feature in multiple game modes, and players can even get their hands on a free new vehicle.

Even for those uninterested in Metallica, though, Epic Games has something that should at least help players in their individual progression. The official Fortnite Status Twitter account revealed that all players will be getting an XP boost to use freely. The boost should help players complete their Battle Pass levels a little more quickly, without having to resort to methods like farming on Fortnite XP Maps or other less engaging methods.

Fortnite Supercharged XP Boost Awarded to All Players

According to the tweet from Fortnite Status, all players playing Fortnite have received the Supercharged XP bonus. Supercharged XP is a temporary, consumable bonus to a player's XP gain rate that lasts for several tiers of their Battle Pass progression. When affected by Supercharged XP, almost any XP gains a player receives will be much larger than usual. For example, if opening a chest normally grants 100 XP, doing so while Supercharged will grant 400 XP, a 400% boost. Supercharged XP is occasionally activated manually by Epic to commemorate special events (such as in this case), but it's also given to players that haven't played for several days, helping them catch up if they've been away for a while.

Since the primary form of progression in Fortnite is leveling Battle Pass tiers, any bonus to clearing those tiers more efficiently is a good one. After all, Battle Passes also unlock V-Bucks, which are needed to purchase new cosmetics, and even potentially new Battle Passes, allowing dedicated players the ability to experience more Fortnite activities and get more rewards just by playing.