“Never thought I’d be saying this, but thank you Fortnite.” Such was the overwhelming sentiment from fans after the launch of the new Daft Punk Experience, which many have hailed as a moving tribute – and, for some, the closure they didn’t know they needed.

The “first-of-its-kind” in-game event landed 27 September, offering players an immersive trip through a Daft Punk-inspired world. From remixing tracks in the Dream Chamber Studios to blasting robots in the Robot Rock Arena and dancing at the Daft Club, the experience was billed as part interactive concert, part celebration of the duo’s legacy.

But many longtime fans, it went deeper.

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One Redditor, who has followed Daft Punk since 2003, says the experience was nothing short of cathartic.

“Once it loaded up, floating above Earth with Contact playing I immediately got choked up… Entering that pyramid, gazing at the visuals, TV turned up too loud, and just being fully surrounded by the sound with a bunch of like-minded fans was like one last, perfect concert.”

The fan describes the moment as “a confirmation of all that they did was so great,” recalling how they broke down when their wife asked how it was: “All I could say was ‘fucking perfect.’”

That same user, who played the game with their 9-year-old son, also shares how the event created a generational bridge: “I heard him in the headset, literally screaming with glee and running around his room dancing to the music. He’s been addicted ever since and he’s constantly asking me questions about the robots and their music.”

“Fortnite has exposed an entire new generation to two of the most innovative artists of our time, and provided a 20+ year fan with a memory with his son that we’ll both have forever.”

Other fans have echoed the emotional weight of the collaboration. User Odysseymanthebeast comments, “I became a Daft Punk fan early 2021, and their break up absolutely broke me. This whole experience re-ignited that spark I once had for the band.”

Another, too, praised Epic Games (the developer of Fortnite) for striking the right chord: “Say whatever you want, no matter how valid the criticism: this is an unquestionable win of a release.”

For many, Fortnite didn’t just host a flashy crossover – it gave fans the chance to celebrate Daft Punk’s legacy, pass it on to a new generation, and say goodbye, fittingly, one more time.

The Fortnite x Daft Punk Experience is set to run until 1 November.

Learn more at Epic Games.

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