Kumamoto Prefecture, in cooperation with CyberAgent, Inc., announced that " Kumamon Island," a stage set in Kumamoto, will open to the public on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in the popular online game " Fortnite " provided by Epic Games. Kumamoto Prefecture's local products, tourist attractions, and the Kumamon character will appear in the Fortnite world.
Kumamon Island" will appear in Fortnite!
Kumamon Island, a stage set in Kumamoto, will be released in the Fortnite world on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Kumamoto Prefecture, in cooperation with CyberAgent, Inc., has created a map of Kumamoto in the Metaverse as a new initiative to allow as many people as possible to experience the prefecture's attractions. The story of the game will revolve around the prefecture's main tourist attractions such as Kumamoto Castle and Mt. Aso, and "Kumamon", the sales manager and happiness manager, will appear in Fortnite as a key character.
Story
Kumamon Island" is a management simulation game called "Tycoon" in the video game industry. Kumamon Island, the stage of the game, is a place where Kumamon monsters, who were spontaneously created from the charms of Kumamoto, are living in harmony with each other. However, in the process of the project, various problems arise and they urgently ask for the players' cooperation.
Sightseeing spots and specialties of Kumamoto Prefecture make an appearance!
At "Kumamon Island," visitors can earn coins by harvesting tomatoes, strawberries, watermelon, and other specialty products representative of Kumamoto Prefecture, as well as by fishing. You can also build Kumamoto Castle, Kurokawa Hot Springs, and Kuma River Rafting.
The shape of Kumamon Island is based on the shape of Kumamoto Prefecture. Details of the special products and tourist facilities that will appear in the game can be found on a special site that will be opened to the public at 10:00 on January 31, 2024 (Wednesday ). A teaser video will also be available on the YouTube channel " Kumamoto no Chaneru.
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