Exciting news for movie and gaming enthusiasts! Focus Features has partnered with international gaming firm Umi Games to launch a thrilling new cross-platform video game inspired by their upcoming film, The Bikeriders. Directed by Jeff Nichols, this film offers an authentic look into a 1960s Midwestern biker club.
A Unique Movie-Inspired Gaming Experience
This collaboration brings the gritty world of The Bikeriders into the popular free-to-play, box fight game, Fortnite. As the film hits theaters on June 21, the game offers fans a chance to immerse themselves in the rough-and-tumble lifestyle of the film’s characters, portrayed by Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy.
The Boxriders Box Fight Gameplay Details
The Bikeriders Box Fight is a 2v2 brawler where players, taking on characters inspired by the film’s Vandals motorcycle club, battle for dominance on the streets of 1960s and 70s Chicago. The game features an in-world biker bar and surrounding neighborhood, meticulously recreated from the film’s sets, seamlessly blending into the Fortnite universe.
How to Play
Joining the battle royale is simple:
- Open Fortnite and click the magnifying glass at the top.
- Search for the island code “3327-7711-0118”.
- Click on “The Bikeriders Box Fight” thumbnail to start your adventure.
Behind the Collaboration
Los Angeles-based marketing agency, BOND, pitched the idea to Focus Features and has been collaborating with Umi Games to design and develop “The Bikeriders Box Fight” over the past few weeks.
The Bikeriders premieres exclusively in theaters on June 21. The film chronicles the rise and fall of a Midwestern motorcycle club in the 1960s and boasts a stellar cast, including Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, and Norman Reedus. Don’t miss out—get your tickets now at www.bikeridersmovie.com.
Disclaimer
This is an independently created Fortnite Creative experience and is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Epic Games, Inc.
Prepare to dive into the world of The Bikeriders and experience the ultimate blend of film and gaming excitement!