In June 2023, Nike and Epic Games unveiled Airphoria, an immersive experience within Fortnite, merging the iconic Air Max brand with the game’s dynamic universe. Developed using Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) in collaboration with Beyond Creative, Airphoria transported players to a floating cityscape celebrating sneakerhead culture, featuring locales like “Station 97,” “Shoebox Tower,” and “Museum Max.”
Players embarked on a virtual sneaker hunt, retrieving lost Air Max Grails. Participation for ten minutes or more rewarded players with the exclusive Air Max 1 ’86 Back Bling, enhancing in-game customization.
The collaboration extended to the Fortnite Item Shop, introducing the Airphoria Pack featuring “Airie” and “Maxxed Out Max” outfits, alongside matching accessories like the Maxx Stacks and Pure Sole Boombox Back Blings. Concurrently, Nike released a limited Airphoria-inspired collection on nike.com, bridging the virtual and physical realms.
Airphoria exemplified the fusion of gaming and fashion, offering fans a unique platform to engage with Nike’s Air Max legacy within Fortnite’s platform.
