Highlights

  • Fortnite introduces a new game mode called Fortnite Festival, which resembles Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
  • The game mode features licensed songs, different instrument options, and a Battle Pass system with unique cosmetics.
  • Currently, Fortnite Festival does not support instrument controllers, but the developers are working on implementing them in 2024.

Fortnite has introduced a new game mode known as Fortnite Festival, which is very reminiscent of Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 introduced three new game modes, including a LEGO-based survival game mode, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. Fortnite Festival features gameplay similar to Guitar Hero and Rock Band.

The Guitar Hero series is a music/rhythmn game franchise that was incredibly popular in the mid-2000s. After a deluge of releases, the series eventually fell to the wayside. Its developer, Harmonix, branched off to create the Rock Band series of games, which had similar music-based rhythm gameplay as Guitar Hero. While the developer would eventually be acquired by Epic Games in 2021, Harmonix would continue supporting the Rock Band series with DLC. Its likely no surprise that Harmonix was responsible for developing Fortnite's new Fortnite Festival mode.

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To celebrate the release of the Fortnite Festival mode, players can get their hands on The Weekend with multiple unique styles.

Fortnite Festival mimics Guitar Hero's gameplay, having five keys that players need to play as notes fly down a "highway." Players can choose between a Guitar, Bass, Keytar, or microphone, which is also reminiscent of Rock Band's control options. Fortnite Festival also contains several licensed songs that players can choose to rock out to that span many different genres and periods. These include "Gangnam Style" by PSY, "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd, and more. Players can either aim for a top score on Main Stage or create their own mixes on Jam Stage too.

With this game mode replicating the Rock Band series, some gamers may want to try breaking out the old Guitar Hero or Rock Band controller peripherals to play. As of this writing however, Fortnite Festival doesn't support instrument controllers.. However, developers are working on their implementation. More information about plastic instruments being usable in Fortnite Festival will be shared in 2024.

Fortnite Festival Tracklist

  • Bad Guy by Billie Eilish
  • Bad Romance by Lady Gaga
  • Bell Biv Devoe by Poison
  • Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
  • Brace for Chaos by Epic Games
  • Buddy Holly by Weezer
  • Butter Barn Moedown by Epic Games
  • Cake by the Ocean by DNCE
  • Counting Stars by One Republic
  • Cradles by Sub Urban
  • Dirty Little Secret by The All-American Rejects
  • Emo Girl by Machine Gun Kelly
  • Gangnam Style by PSY
  • Go With the Flow by Queens of the Stone Age
  • Highway Tune by Greta Van Fleet
  • I by Kendrick Lamar
  • Mr. Brightside by The Killers
  • My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark by Fall Out Boy
  • Nine Inch Nails by The Hand That Feeds
  • Nothing's Alright by Witch Gang
  • Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO
  • Run It by Epic Games
  • Save Your Tears by The Weeknd
  • Suddenly I See by KT Tunstall
  • Switch Up by Epic Games
  • Take Me Higher by Epic Games
  • Take My Breath by The Weeknd
  • The Hills by The Weeknd
  • The Search by NF
  • The White Stripes by Seven Nation Army
  • Thunder by Imagine Dragons
  • Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo
  • Zombie by The Cranberries

Fortnite Festival has its own Battle Pass-like system, with players earning points by playing the game mode and completing quests. This pass will run until February 22, 2024, and provides its own set of unique cosmetics and skins. This includes an outfit skin based on popular Canadian musician and singer The Weeknd, which can be earned through the Opening Night Premium Reward Track.