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 new feature allowing players to use Fortnite Festival's instruments as pickaxes and back blings. This season has brought a range of exciting additions that have been well-received by the community. In December 2024, Epic Games enhanced the game with new modes such as Ballistic, LEGO Fortnite: Brick Life, and Fortnite OG.

Fortnite Festival stands out as a significant mode within Fortnite, offering unique features reminiscent of the classic Guitar Hero series. Players can enjoy playing various songs using different instruments, and can acquire licensed music and instrument cosmetics through the Item Shop. Epic Games recently added local co-op to Fortnite Festival, enabling players to enjoy the mode together. To promote the game mode further, Fortnite has collaborated with renowned artists like Snoop Dogg, Metallica, Lady Gaga, and more.

Epic Games has thrilled fans by allowing instruments typically used in Fortnite Festival to be utilized in the battle royale mode. Players can now select microphones, guitars, and other instruments as back blings and pickaxes. An instrument can serve both as a pickaxe and a back bling; when used as a pickaxe, it vanishes from the character's back and reappears when the player switches to another item or weapon. This update also features a major crossover with Hatsune Miku, introducing multiple new outfits and instruments to the game.

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

Players eager to try this new feature can head to the game's locker and use 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, enabling their use within Fortnite Festival. This much-requested feature has been met with overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community.

The latest update also introduces new cosmetics from the Fortnite and Godzilla collaboration. Fans of the iconic monster can choose between pink and blue edit styles and unlock additional accessories like a wrap, harvester, glider, and more by completing battle pass challenges. With such a wealth of new content, Fortnite's latest update has left many fans excited and eager to explore everything the game has to offer.