Fortnite Debuts the Lunar Horizons Game with Hassell and ESA
In a collaboration between Epic Games, the European Space Agency (ESA), and Hassell, Fortnite players can now embark on an exciting journey to the moon's south pole region in the immersive experience 'Lunar Horizons.'
The development process involved close cooperation between Team Fortnite, renowned architecture and design firm Hassell, and ESA. Both collaborating entities provided detailed CAD (Computer-Aided Design) digital models of the prospective lunar habitat and an unmanned lunar lander. These models were seamlessly integrated into the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), enhancing the authenticity and realism of the "Lunar Horizons" experience.
ESA astronauts actively participated in play-testing 'Lunar Horizons' to ensure accuracy and realism. 'Lunar Horizons' is now available to play through the Fortnite website. Players can also anticipate the release of Fortnite's Billie Eilish collaboration, which launches in the coming weeks.
Image Credit: Fortnite
The development process involved close cooperation between Team Fortnite, renowned architecture and design firm Hassell, and ESA. Both collaborating entities provided detailed CAD (Computer-Aided Design) digital models of the prospective lunar habitat and an unmanned lunar lander. These models were seamlessly integrated into the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), enhancing the authenticity and realism of the "Lunar Horizons" experience.
ESA astronauts actively participated in play-testing 'Lunar Horizons' to ensure accuracy and realism. 'Lunar Horizons' is now available to play through the Fortnite website. Players can also anticipate the release of Fortnite's Billie Eilish collaboration, which launches in the coming weeks.
Image Credit: Fortnite
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Moon Exploration - Immersive experiences like 'Lunar Horizons' in Fortnite are paving the way for virtual moon exploration in metaverse games.
2. Collaborative Design Integration - The seamless integration of detailed CAD models by Hassell and ESA in Fortnite showcases the disruptive potential of collaborative design in virtual gaming worlds.
3. Astronaut-tested Gaming Experiences - ESA astronauts engaging in play-testing for 'Lunar Horizons' signals a new era of immersive and authentic gaming experiences validated by space experts.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming & Entertainment - The partnership between Epic Games, Hassell, and ESA exemplifies the intersection of gaming and space exploration in creating unique and engaging experiences.
2. Architecture & Design - Utilizing CAD models from Hassell in Fortnite demonstrates the disruptive potential of integrating architectural design expertise into virtual reality environments.
3. Space Exploration & Technology - ESA's involvement in 'Lunar Horizons' highlights the innovative opportunities for merging space exploration knowledge with virtual gaming platforms.
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