Fortnite's Chapter 6 Season 1 update introduces a highly anticipated feature: using Fortnite Festival instruments as pickaxes and back blings! This addition, accessible via a new "instruments" option in the locker, has been met with enthusiastic player response.
Beyond the musical instrument cosmetics, the update also boasts new content from the Godzilla collaboration, including outfits and accessories. This builds on December 2024's additions of new game modes like Ballistic, LEGO Fortnite: Brick Life, and Fortnite OG.
Fortnite Festival itself continues to expand. Considered by many a successor to Guitar Hero, it features licensed music, instrument cosmetics, and recently added local co-op. High-profile collaborations with artists like Snoop Dogg, Metallica, and Lady Gaga have further boosted its popularity.
The ability to equip instruments as both pickaxes and back blings simultaneously is a surprising and welcome addition to the battle royale mode. Instruments seamlessly transition between roles; disappearing when used as a pickaxe and reappearing upon switching items. This update also incorporates a Hatsune Miku crossover, adding more outfits and instruments to the game.
Players can easily find and equip their musical pickaxes and back blings by navigating to their locker and utilizing the new "instruments" sorting option. Existing instruments previously limited to back bling or pickaxe use have also received updates for use within Fortnite Festival. This enhancement directly addresses a long-standing player request, resulting in overwhelmingly positive feedback.
The update also features new Godzilla collaboration cosmetics, offering pink and blue edit styles for the Godzilla outfit. Players can unlock additional Godzilla accessories, including wraps, harvesters, and gliders, through battle pass challenges. The abundance of new content in this update has ignited significant excitement within the Fortnite community.
