American motorsports giant NASCAR has officially arrived in the United States. Fortnite ecosystem with the launch of a new Rocket racing track inspired by the real-life annual Chicago street race.
Created by UK metaverse marketing company Karta, the course allows players to compete with their existing players. Fortnite vehicles against others in online multiplayer mode or solo in intense time trials.
The track features multiple routes and various obstacles to overcome, all set in a recreation of the streets of Chicago. It's a pretty radical change from the theme of most existing games. Rocket racing maps, which tend to lean much more towards fantasy.
The Chicago Street Race is not the only event coming to the Fortnite ecosystem as well, as NASCAR aims to become a permanent fixture in Rocket racing Through the addition of new tracks, events and venues, NASCAR’s chief resort and gaming officer Nick Rend described how “NASCAR has always been about pushing boundaries and connecting with fans in exciting ways.”
“Fortnite offers the perfect platform to engage a global audience,” he continued, “combining the intensity of NASCAR racing with the immersive world of Fortnite. Karta, with their incredible creativity, attention to detail, and innovative approach, were the perfect partners to help us realize this vision. We wanted to create something lasting for both die-hard NASCAR fans and the broader Fortnite community and we believe we’ve accomplished that.”
Commenting on the NASCAR and Karta partnership, Karta CEO Erik Londré added, “Working with a motorsports icon like NASCAR has been a dream come true. Our goal was to capture the essence of NASCAR racing – the speed, the strategy, the adrenaline – and inject it with a dose of Fortnite fun. The result is something truly special: a high-octane, visually stunning racing experience that we know players will love.”
If you are interested in trying the course for yourselfRocket racing is now available as part of Fortnite on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, and Amazon Luna.
