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 wave of new additions that have been warmly embraced by the Fortnite 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 major mode within Fortnite, offering unique gameplay that many fans liken to the beloved Guitar Hero franchise. Players engage with various instruments, playing notes to advance through a selection of songs. The Item Shop within Fortnite Festival provides players with the opportunity to purchase licensed music and instrument cosmetics. Additionally, Epic Games has recently introduced local co-op to Fortnite Festival, enriching the multiplayer experience. To boost the mode's popularity, Fortnite has partnered with renowned artists like Snoop Dogg, Metallica, and Lady Gaga.

Epic Games has pleasantly surprised the Fortnite community by allowing instruments typically used in Fortnite Festival to be utilized in the battle royale mode. Players can now choose from microphones, guitars, and other instruments to use as back blings and pickaxes. An instrument can serve dual purposes as both a pickaxe and a back bling; when used as a pickaxe, it disappears from the character's back and reappears upon switching to another item or weapon. This update also features a collaboration with Hatsune Miku, bringing multiple new outfits and instruments to the game.

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

Players eager to explore this new feature can navigate to the game's locker and use the "instruments" option to sort their back blings and pickaxes. Fortnite has also updated instruments previously limited to back blings and pickaxes, making them compatible with Fortnite Festival. This enhancement provides players with a fresh way to interact with their cosmetics. The community's response to this highly requested feature has been overwhelmingly positive.

The latest update also introduces new cosmetics for the Fortnite and Godzilla collaboration. Fans of the iconic monster can choose between pink and blue edit styles. By completing battle pass challenges, players can unlock additional accessories such as a wrap, harvester, glider, and more. With a plethora of new content to explore, Fortnite's latest update has generated significant excitement among its fanbase.