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 range of additions that have been warmly received by fans. In December 2024, Epic Games added new modes to the game, including Ballistic, LEGO Fortnite: Brick Life, and Fortnite OG.

Fortnite Festival stands out as a major mode within Fortnite, offering unique features that many fans compare to the classic Guitar Hero franchise. Players can use various instruments to play notes and progress through songs, enhancing their gaming experience. The Item Shop in Fortnite allows players to purchase licensed music and instrument cosmetics. Epic Games recently enhanced Fortnite Festival by introducing local co-op, enabling players to enjoy the mode together. To boost the mode's popularity, Fortnite has collaborated with renowned artists such as Snoop Dogg, Metallica, Lady Gaga, and others.

Epic Games has pleasantly surprised fans by integrating instruments typically used in Fortnite Festival into 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 disappears from the character's back and reappears upon switching to another item or weapon. This update also features a significant crossover with Hatsune Miku, adding various outfits and instruments to the game.

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

Players eager to use the new feature can navigate to the game's locker and sort their back blings and pickaxes using the new "instruments" option. Fortnite has updated instruments previously exclusive to back blings and pickaxes, making them compatible with 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 collaboration between Fortnite and Godzilla. Fans of the legendary monster can choose between pink and blue edit styles. By completing battle pass challenges, players can unlock additional accessories like wraps, harvesters, gliders, and more. With an array of new content to explore, Fortnite's latest update continues to excite fans with its offerings.