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 dedicated "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 upon December 2024's additions of game modes like Ballistic, LEGO Fortnite: Brick Life, and Fortnite OG.

Fortnite Festival itself continues to expand, offering a unique gameplay experience reminiscent of Guitar Hero, with licensed music and instrument cosmetics available in the Item Shop. Recent additions include local co-op and collaborations with artists like Snoop Dogg, Metallica, and Lady Gaga.

The ability to equip instruments as both pickaxes and back blings simultaneously is a clever implementation. The instrument seamlessly disappears when used as a pickaxe and reappears upon switching items. This update also features a significant Hatsune Miku crossover, adding themed outfits and instruments.

The streamlined access to instrument cosmetics within the locker's new "instruments" category simplifies the process. Existing instruments previously limited to back bling or pickaxe use have also been updated for compatibility within Fortnite Festival.

In addition to the instrument feature, the Godzilla collaboration delivers pink and blue edit style options for Godzilla outfits, alongside unlockable accessories like wraps, harvesters, and gliders via battle pass challenges. The abundance of new content in this update has generated significant excitement within the Fortnite community.