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Fortnite’s Save The World PvE mode is now free-to-play across Xbox and other platforms, while Ballistic and Festival Battle Stage have been permanently removed from the main Xbox Fortnite app; Fortnite Festival gains Pro Vocals and Pro Drums support, with a CRKD drum-kit controller planned for Xbox in 2026.
Chappell Roan headlines Fortnite Festival with a collection of skins and cosmetics—Pink Pony Club, Roan of Arc, and new instruments—paired with the Heartcore Music Pass, marking the singer’s most substantial in-game collaboration to date.
Hyperkin announced the Drakong InfinaKore, a versatile guitar controller compatible with multiple platforms including Xbox 360, iOS, and Android, designed primarily for Fortnite Festival but also supporting other guitar games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band. It features swappable buttons, directional keys for easier fret tapping, and a star power button, with no release date or price announced yet.
Epic Games has announced a collaboration with Lady Gaga for Fortnite Festival Season 2, featuring a selection of her songs as playable Jam Tracks and a Chromatica-inspired stage. Running through April 22, players can unlock new instruments and rewards by progressing through the Festival Pass. The Premium Reward Track upgrade offers exclusive Lady Gaga content, including the track Poker Face and the Enigmatic Gaga Outfit. Additionally, the Shop will feature Chromatica-themed items, and a new wireless guitar compatible with Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival will be released by PDP.
Lady Gaga is set to headline the upcoming Fortnite Festival Season 2, with her hits available as playable Jam Tracks and the option to purchase Gaga-themed cosmetics and outfits. This marks her as the second-ever headliner for the festival mode, following The Weeknd. Additionally, Disney recently announced a $1.5 billion investment in Fortnite developer Epic Games, signaling a significant move into the gaming space.
PDP will release a new wireless guitar controller, the Riffmaster, compatible with PS5, PS4 for use with Fortnite Festival and Rock Band 4, featuring up to 36 hours of battery life, a thumbstick, and left and right-handed support, with a 3.5mm audio jack. It can be folded for storage, and while the price is yet to be announced, it will be compatible with Rock Band 4 out of the box and with an upcoming patch for Fortnite Festival.
PDP has unveiled the Riffmaster guitar controller, compatible with PlayStation and Xbox consoles, boasting a 36-hour battery life and foldable design. It will work with Rock Band 4 and, in the future, Fortnite Festival. No price has been announced yet, and the last Rock Band 4 DLC was released recently, with support for RB4 instruments coming to Fortnite Festival.
PDP has unveiled the Riffmaster, a new wireless guitar controller set to release this Spring for Xbox and PlayStation consoles, featuring a unique design with a thumbstick, ambidextrous layout, and foldable construction. Compatible with Rock Band 4 and set to work with Fortnite Festival once Harmonix updates the game, the controller aims to enhance the gaming experience for rhythm game enthusiasts.
After eight years of weekly releases, Rock Band 4's DLC support will end next week, with the last batch of songs arriving on January 25th, marking the conclusion of an era. Harmonix assures players that the existing library of nearly 3000 songs will remain accessible, but no new releases will be added after this month. The developer is shifting its focus towards supporting Fortnite Festival, a Rock Band-like mode within Fortnite, while continuing to operate Rock Band 4's rivals seasons and online servers.
Harmonix, the studio behind Rock Band 4, has announced the end of weekly DLC releases for the game and a shift in focus to supporting Fortnite Festival. After nearly a decade and nearly 3,000 DLC songs, the studio will no longer release new tracks for Rock Band 4 but will continue other live services. Harmonix is now working on Fortnite Festival, a rhythm game within Fortnite, and will soon support RB4 instruments in the new game.
Harmonix is set to release one final DLC pack for Rock Band 4 nearly ten years after its original release, with live services for the game continuing as normal. The specifics of the DLC content have not been revealed, but the studio emphasized its commitment to protecting players' investments in the game's extensive DLC catalog. Additionally, support for Rock Band 4 instruments in Fortnite Festival has been confirmed, with Epic Games' senior product manager expressing enthusiasm for the future of the rhythm game genre.
After 16 years and 2,779 songs, Rock Band DLC is ending as Harmonix shifts focus to Fortnite Festival following its acquisition by Epic Games. The last DLC release for Rock Band 4 is set for January 25, but existing purchased songs will remain playable. Fortnite Festival, a rhythm action game within the Fortnite ecosystem, is now the studio's priority, with support for RB4 instruments coming. Despite the end of Rock Band DLC, the series has had an impressive run and loyal fanbase.
Fortnite's Chapter Five, season one is set to end on March 8, 2024, with the current battle pass and its rewards becoming unavailable. The end date also marks the conclusion of the first seasons of LEGO Fortnite and Rocket Racing, which are integrated with the battle pass. There has been no announcement of a delay for the end date, and delays are rare occurrences for Epic Games. Additionally, the first season of Fortnite Festival, featuring The Weeknd collaboration, will end on February 22, 2024, raising questions about the availability of the songs in future battle passes.
Fortnite Festival offers players the opportunity to play along to popular hits using various instruments. The best instruments to choose are Vocals and Guitar, as they typically have significant roles in most songs and contribute to a high band score. However, players are encouraged to try all five instrument styles for a diverse gameplay experience.
Fortnite Festival, a rhythm game embedded in the Fortnite ecosystem, falls short of its potential as a fun and social music game. It lacks local multiplayer and singing features, and its focus on expensive digital purchases and service game tactics detracts from the overall experience. The game offers two modes, Main Stage and Jam Stage, but both have limitations and fail to provide a satisfying progression or sense of engagement. The high prices for songs and the absence of karaoke support make Fortnite Festival a disappointing offering in the rhythm game genre.