Arte Riff Mountain:
the Fortnite island co-produced by SoWhen? and Arte

The threat of the Mainstream has returned. Papy Metal and the Grolls (guardians of the Mountain of Metal) raise Riff Mountain, the Mountain of Riffs, from the depths of the earth, allowing humans to access a supernatural power and fight this looming danger. Through a series of challenges and puzzles, players will collect decibels, the fuel that powers the immense machinery built over time by metalheads. This energy is gathered and offered to the Riff Divinity, a colossal central automaton-statue capable of unlocking the interdimensional portal. But divisions within the great metal family have given rise to four clans, each determined to reach this power according to their own vision and style. Players can choose a clan, activate their aura, and venture into the various quests and trials they must face deep within the mountain. At the crossroads of myth, gameplay, and music, the project delivers an immersive and collective narrative, where every player takes part in writing a legend driven by metal.

The Riff Mountain is designed as a true mental theme park inspired by the spirit of Hellfest:

On the Fortnite island The Riff Mountain, players are immersed in an experience that is accessible, deeply immersive, but also playful, welcoming, and at times delightfully irreverent — a kind of theme park for lovers of riffs and stories. In this vast playground filled with nods to Hellfest and the many facets of metal culture, they can:

• take on a wide range of challenges tied to metal music,
• join a clan and compete in various trials to defend its colors,
• discover the different subgenres of metal, along with the anecdotes and legends that shaped them,
• uncover the secrets of The Riff Mountain and its colorful inhabitants,
• share unique moments with the community,
• and enjoy many more surprises yet to come…

In the world of ARTE Riff Mountain, music isn’t just something you listen to: you run through it, you live it, you play it.

The musical runner, developed in cooperation with Wagram Music and Panenka, is driven by a powerful track from Pogo Car Crash Control.

👉 A format designed as a full experience in its own right:

• a runner (a rhythm-based running game where you move forward in sync with the music),
• immersive musical staging,
• a direct dialogue between video game, storytelling, and live energy.

Lore side: players and their clans follow the Riff Divinity to train against the threat of the Mainstream, collecting Inspiration throughout this rhythm-fueled musical run.

With Turbo Killer Experience, ARTE Riff Mountain opens a new musical dimension dedicated to Carpenter Brut. Inspired by the retro-futuristic aesthetic and intense energy of his universe, this experience turns the track Turbo Killer into an interactive race in Fortnite: players do not simply listen to the music, they move through it, drive through it and play it. Solo or with up to 4 players, they enter a gamified show where vehicles, rhythm, visual effects and action respond to one another to create an immersive and replayable experience. It is further proof that the island co-produced by ARTE, SoWhen? and Zorba can become a truly evolving stage, capable of hosting artists’ universes and bringing together music, gameplay and storytelling.

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Beyond fun and challenges, the island is also a place for exchange and awareness: a safe zone highlights the importance of respect and anti-harassment prevention.
The Riff Mountain brings together two passionate communities — gamers and metalheads — and gives everyone the chance to discover new worlds, artists, and metal subgenres in an interactive way.