Fortnite Introduces Long-Awaited Feature

Summary

• Fortnite now allows players to use festival instruments as pickaxes & back blings.
• Players can easily access the new feature in the locker by selecting the "instruments" option, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback.
• In addition to festival instruments, the latest update includes cosmetics for a Godzilla collaboration, offering new outfits & accessories.

In its latest update for Chapter 6 Season 1, Fortnite has introduced an exciting feature allowing players to use Fortnite Festival's instruments as pickaxes and back blings. This season has brought a plethora of additions that have been warmly embraced by the game's community. In December 2024, Epic Games enhanced the title with new modes such as Ballistic, LEGO Fortnite: Brick Life, and Fortnite OG.

Fortnite Festival stands out as a major mode within Fortnite, offering unique features that many fans see as a modern take on the classic Guitar Hero franchise. Players can engage with various instruments, playing notes to progress through songs. The Item Shop provides access to licensed music and instrument cosmetics. Epic Games has further enriched the mode by adding local co-op, enabling players to enjoy the experience together. To boost the mode's popularity, Fortnite has collaborated with renowned artists like Snoop Dogg, Metallica, Lady Gaga, and more.

Epic Games has pleasantly surprised fans by integrating Fortnite Festival's instruments into the battle royale mode. Players can now select microphones, guitars, and other instruments as back blings and pickaxes. An instrument can serve as both a pickaxe and a back bling simultaneously. When used as a pickaxe, the instrument vanishes from the character's back and reappears upon switching to another item or weapon. Additionally, the update features a major crossover with Hatsune Miku, introducing multiple outfits and instruments to the game.

Fortnite’s Instruments Can Now Be Used as Pickaxes and Back Blings

Players eager to try out this new feature can head to the game's locker and utilize the new "instruments" option to sort their back blings and pickaxes. Fortnite has also updated instruments that were previously exclusive to back blings and pickaxes, making them usable within Fortnite Festival. This enhancement has been a long-standing request from the community, leading to an overwhelmingly positive response.

The latest update also introduces new cosmetics from the collaboration between Fortnite and Godzilla. Fans of the iconic monster can choose from pink and blue edit styles. Completing battle pass challenges allows players to unlock additional accessories, including a wrap, harvester, glider, and more. With such an array of new content, Fortnite's latest update has sparked excitement among its fanbase.