Laufey Drops Deluxe Edition of 'A Matter of Time' with Fortnite Collaboration and New Tracks
April 13, 2026
Laufey releases a deluxe edition of A Matter of Time: The Final Hour, adding four new tracks to the original nineteen.
The deluxe version arrives on April 10, 2026, expanding the project with four previously unreleased songs.
The release underscores Laufey’s cross-platform strategy, blending jazz-influenced pop with digital gaming to reach younger, wider audiences.
This collaboration aims to fuse niche jazz aesthetics with mainstream gaming culture, broadening Laufey’s cultural footprint beyond traditional music channels.
Fortnite marks the collaboration as part of the 40.20 update, with standard Icon Series pricing for skins at 1,500 V-Bucks and bundles around 2,500 V-Bucks.
Critics praise the four new tracks for lyrical vulnerability and vocal precision, highlighted by the climactic close of I’ll Forget About You (In Time).
Laufey is confirmed as the next Fortnite Festival Icon, with themed skins, emotes, and music tracks arriving in-game.
The deluxe edition continues Laufey’s established musical direction, preserving her nuanced blend of genres to satisfy existing fans while attracting new listeners.
The deluxe tracks maintain her signature sound, balancing jazz tones with bossa nova influences and a pop sensibility for broad appeal.
New tracks include Madwoman, How I Get, I Wait, I Wait, I Wait, and I’ll Forget About You (In Time), noted for emotional depth and narrative arc.
The four added songs demonstrate emotional depth and narrative structure across the deluxe lineup.
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Azat TV • Apr 13, 2026
Laufey Expands Reach: New Deluxe Album and Fortnite Debut
Stanisland Magazine • Apr 12, 2026
Laufey Reveals Deluxe Version of Latest Album ‘A Matter Of Time : The Final Hour’