In its latest update for Chapter 6 Season 1, Fortnite has introduced an exciting feature that allows players to use instruments from Fortnite Festival as pickaxes and back blings. This addition to the game has been met with enthusiastic approval from the community, marking another successful expansion in Fortnite's ever-evolving universe. In December 2024, Epic Games enhanced the game with multiple new modes, including Ballistic, LEGO Fortnite: Brick Life, and Fortnite OG, each bringing unique experiences to players.

Fortnite Festival stands out as a significant mode within the game, drawing comparisons to the beloved Guitar Hero series due to its use of instruments and musical gameplay. Players can purchase licensed music and instrument cosmetics from the Item Shop. The recent addition of local co-op to Fortnite Festival has further enriched the mode, allowing friends to enjoy musical challenges together. To elevate the mode's popularity, Epic Games has partnered with renowned artists such as Snoop Dogg, Metallica, and Lady Gaga, among others.

A surprising yet welcome change introduced by Epic Games is the integration of Fortnite Festival instruments into the battle royale mode. Players can now select from a variety of instruments, including microphones and guitars, to use as back blings and pickaxes. When used as a pickaxe, the instrument temporarily disappears from the character's back and reappears when another item or weapon is selected. Alongside this feature, Fortnite has launched a collaboration with Hatsune Miku, adding multiple outfits and instruments to the game.

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

To utilize this new feature, players can navigate to their locker and use the newly added "instruments" option to sort their back blings and pickaxes. This update also allows instruments previously exclusive to back blings and pickaxes to be used within Fortnite Festival, enhancing player interaction with these items. The community's response has been overwhelmingly positive, as this feature was highly anticipated by Fortnite enthusiasts.

Adding to the excitement, the latest update introduces new cosmetics from a collaboration with Godzilla. Fans can select between pink and blue edit styles and unlock various accessories like wraps, harvesters, and gliders by completing battle pass challenges. With such a wide array of new content, Fortnite continues to captivate and engage its vast player base.