Epic Games’ latest update for Chapter 6 Season 1 of Fortnite has brought an exciting new twist to the game: players can now wield festival instruments as pickaxes and back blings. Needless to say, this addition has been warmly welcomed by fans. December 2024 saw Epic Games enhance the Fortnite experience by introducing new modes like Ballistic, LEGO Fortnite: Brick Life, and Fortnite OG, which have all added layers of fun to the game.
Fortnite Festival, a standout mode, is gaining popularity with its unique gameplay that many liken to a successor of the Guitar Hero franchise. Players can rock out with various instruments and jam through songs, a feature that has certainly struck a chord with the community. The in-game Item Shop offers a range of licensed music and instrument cosmetics. Recently, Epic Games even introduced local co-op for this mode, allowing players to enjoy the experience together. The mode’s appeal has been amplified through collaborations with big-name artists such as Snoop Dogg, Metallica, and Lady Gaga.
In a surprising twist, Epic Games has enabled players to use festival instruments in the traditional battle royale game mode as well. Now, gamers can choose from a variety of instruments, like microphones and guitars, to use as back blings or pickaxes. An interesting mechanic allows the instrument to disappear from the character’s back when used as a pickaxe, only to reappear when switching to another item or weapon. This update also introduces a collaboration with Hatsune Miku, adding her outfits and instruments to the game.
For those eager to jump into this new feature, the process is simple. Head over to the locker and sort through back blings and pickaxes using the new “instruments” filter. Epic has also revamped previously exclusive back bling and pickaxe cosmetics specifically for use in Fortnite Festival, providing players with novel ways to engage with these items. The community response has been overwhelmingly positive, as fans have long awaited such a development.
In addition to the festival instruments, the update rolls out a new set of cosmetics as part of a collaboration with Godzilla. Fans of the legendary monster can customize their experience by choosing between pink and blue edit styles, while completing battle pass challenges to unlock themed accessories like a wrap, harvester, and glider. This smorgasbord of fresh content has left players eager to dive into everything Fortnite’s latest update has to offer.
