On Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 6 PM, “Melty Island,” a new project organized by Ryota, the bassist of ONE OK ROCK, will be released on Fortnite. Co-produced with Alche Inc., it is an experimental piece of content that integrates music, art, and games into a single experience.
This game is a battle royale-style game set on a map built within Fortnite, where players must defeat 99 bots. Beyond combat, the game aims to provide an experience where players can naturally engage with music and art while playing, by exploring the island, appreciating artwork, and discovering hidden stories. Fortnite’s Creative Mode (Creative 2.0) and Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) were used for development.
The art is by Swedish artist Emil Öhlund. The entire island is designed as an exhibition where visitors can walk through and experience the world of his artwork. The music was composed entirely by Yamamoto Shuya, with vocals by SennaRin, Hoshiguma Minami, and Fraser Bonnie (Atlantic Stand). Creative direction is handled by Kumahara Junji of STUDIO KONBINI.
The map is comprised of five areas: “Gameover Glitch,” a futuristic city overrun with glitches; “GameJaw,” infested with giant monsters; “Meltcore Abyss,” a factory district ruled by skulls; “Melt Forge,” where mysterious volcanic ink transforms the landscape into art; and “Toybox Commons,” a toy-themed plaza. The goal is to provide an experience where new discoveries are made the more you play.
Ryota commented on the project, saying, “Fortnite made me realize that games can be more than just entertainment; they can also be a place that connects people and cultures. Through this project, I hope that games, music, and art will naturally intertwine, and that it will encourage players to take a step into the world outside of the game.”
The game is free to play, and the map code is “0325-0159-5730”. It supports a wide range of platforms including PlayStation 4/5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS, and Android. Streaming and posting gameplay footage is fully encouraged, and monetization is supported for both individuals and businesses.
Melty Island Overview
| title | Melty Island 99 Bot Royale |
| Release date | Thursday, July 23, 2026, 18:00 (Japan time) |
| Map Code | 0325-0159-5730 |
| Fee | Free to play |
| Supported Platforms | PlayStation 4/5、Xbox、Nintendo Switch、PC（Windows）、iOS、Android |
| Official website | https://meltyisland.com |
This article is an English translation of an original Japanese article, translated by the Mogura VR editorial team.
Reference
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000045116.html
