Fortnite Adds a Highly Requested Feature

In its latest update for Chapter 6 Season 1, Fortnite has introduced a groundbreaking feature that allows players to use Fortnite Festival's instruments as pickaxes and back blings. This new addition has been met with overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community, who have been eagerly awaiting such a feature. The update, released in December 2024, also includes several new modes such as Ballistic, LEGO Fortnite: Brick Life, and Fortnite OG, further enriching the gaming experience.

Fortnite Festival, a major mode within the game, is often compared to the iconic Guitar Hero franchise. It lets players use various instruments to play notes and progress through songs. Within the Item Shop, gamers can purchase licensed music and instrument cosmetics. Epic Games recently enhanced the mode by adding local co-op, allowing friends to enjoy the experience together. To further promote Fortnite Festival, Epic has collaborated with renowned artists like Snoop Dogg, Metallica, and Lady Gaga.

A surprising move by Epic Games allows Fortnite Festival's instruments to be utilized in the battle royale mode. Players can now equip microphones, guitars, and other instruments as back blings and pickaxes. An instrument can serve dual purposes: when used as a pickaxe, it vanishes from the character's back and reappears upon switching to another item or weapon. This update also features a major collaboration with Hatsune Miku, introducing new outfits and instruments to the game.

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

To access this exciting new feature, players simply need to navigate to the game's locker and select the "instruments" option to sort their back blings and pickaxes. Fortnite has also updated the cosmetics of instruments previously exclusive to back blings and pickaxes, making them compatible with Fortnite Festival. This seamless integration has been a highly requested addition, and the community's response has been incredibly positive.

In addition to the instrument feature, the latest update introduces new cosmetics from the collaboration with Godzilla. Fans of the legendary monster can choose from pink and blue edit styles, and by completing battle pass challenges, they can unlock additional accessories like a wrap, harvester, glider, and more. With a plethora of new content to explore, Fortnite's latest update has fans buzzing with excitement about the fresh experiences available in the game.