Fortnite Chapter 5 Features Lady Gaga and Linkin Park in Rhythm Mode
Leaks reveal Lady Gaga and Linkin Park are coming to Fortnite Chapter 5 in the Battle Royale's new Rock Band-esque Rhythm mode.
As Fortnite OG comes to a close, all eyes are on Fortnite Chapter 5. Epic Games confirmed The Big Bang live event will close out Fortnite Chapter 4 and introduce all the new features joining the Battle Royale in December 2023, including three new modes. Along with big collaborations with LEGO and Rocket League, Fortnite Chapter 5 is bringing hit songs and artists to headline Rhythm mode.
Here's everything we know about the new musical mode in Fortnite Chapter 5.
Looks like the Fortnite Festival gamemode is going to be a rhythm game inspired by Harmonix's Rock Band game series.
— Wenso (@Wensoing) November 21, 2023
There are tags for 4 and 5 lane note tracks (img below) and "Music Battles"#Fortnite pic.twitter.com/i1gybqcfSO
What is Fortnite Rhythm Mode?
Fortnite Rhythm mode is a new experience coming in Fortnite Chapter 5. Rhythm mode, rumored to be titled Fortnite Festival, will bring popular musicians and songs to the Battle Royale.
According to reliable Fortnite leaker, Wensoing, the mode is "inspired by Harmonix's Rock Band game series." Reportedly, players will be able to play vocals, drums, bass, or guitar, all under Epic Games' engine.
Plenty about the mode is still unknown, but additional leaks revealed the first artists headlining Rhythm mode.
UPCOMING MUSIC MODE (With COLLABS) 🔥 — Fortnite are working on a Rhythm Mode called "Festival" that has Casual & Comp. You'll be able to play Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Bass (Solo or Team) with FREE Rewards. [Found by @itsUnreleased]
— HYPEX (@HYPEX) November 20, 2023
Releases on December 9th, and SO FAR it has… pic.twitter.com/qQjH9IpRbY
Fortnite Chapter 5 Features Lady Gaga and Linkin Park in Rhythm Mode
Fortnite Chapter 5 features Lady Gaga, Linkin Park, and more in its upcoming Rhythm mode. Epic Games has not revealed the full track list yet, but Fortnite leaker, HYPEX, announced the setlist so far:
- Lady Gaga: Pokerface
- Linkin Park: Numb
- Toto: Africa
- Imagine Dragons: Thunder
- Alice Cooper: Poison
- Fortnite Music Packs
The leaks also reveal the mode will offer free rewards to players.
Fortnite Rhythm Mode Release Date
The Fortnite Rhythm mode will be released on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Fortnite Festival will be the last of three new modes coming in Fortnite Chapter 5, following the releases of LEGO and Rocket Racing.
The full content release schedule for Fortnite Chapter 5 is as follows:
- LEGO Fortnite: Dec. 7
- Rocket Racing: Dec. 8
- Fortnite Festival: Dec. 9
Fortnite Chapter 5 goes live on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.