Gorillaz — the biggest virtual band in the world — has crossed over and crash-landed into a whole new universe! With their colorful backstory and ground-breaking musical ways, they’re ready to put on a show. Band members Noodle, 2D, Russel Hobbs, and Murdoc Niccals are the Icons of Fortnite Festival Season 10. Watch out for this dream line-up making their Festival debut on August 26!
New Main Stage[]
From Plastic Beach to the concrete jungle. Hit the new Main Stage complete with towering buildings, a street train, and enough graffiti to make this band feel right at home.
Game Improvements[]
Game improvements, coming up! Here are changes happening to Festival on August 26:
- Adding “Good” notes so that it’s clearer in the UI when you’re just short of “Perfect.” (Hitting a note slightly too early or slightly too late.)
- You’ll have the option to disable the “Good” visual feedback in the settings. (Settings > Game > Festival)
- Adjusting the design of lift notes so that it’s easier to tell when to press and when to let go.
- You’ll have the option to disable this new design (“Lift Notes Connectors”) in the settings. (Settings > Game > Festival)
- In the Main Stage Music Library, you’ll be able to sort by Song Duration or Song Intensity.
- You’ll be able to strum during the tune-up process, making it easier to test and calibrate your guitar controller.
The Noodle & 2D Bundle[]
With a combat background that’d make her a natural fit for Battle Royale, phenom Noodle is Gorillaz’ lead guitarist. And lead vocalist, the peace-loving 2D is Gorillaz’ official frontman. Get their Outfits and accessories with the Noodle & 2D Bundle in the Fortnite Shop!
Noodle Items
- Noodle Outfit: Gorillaz guitarist. Trained assassin. Possible cyborg. (Toggle her mask on or off in the Locker!)
- Noodle's Case Back Bling: A must for all sonic assassins.
- DARE Emote: DARE to move like Noodle. (Choreographed to Gorillaz’ “DARE” and plays part of the song!)
- Noodle's Axe Guitar: Prepare your ears.
2D Items
- 2D Outfit: Gorillaz singer. Dislikes conflict. Prefers satsumas. (Toggle his sunglasses on or off in the Locker!)
- 2D's Megaphone Back Bling: Speak truth to power. Or just yell into the void.
- Gorillaz Camo Wrap: Join the camo club.
- 2D's Mic: “Testing. 1... um... er... 3?”
The Noodle & 2D Bundle, in the Shop ‘til the end of Season 10, will also include the “DARE” Jam Track and Bonesy Balloons Contrail. All items in the bundle will be available individually too!
The “DARE” Jam Track.
Also in the Shop for all of Season 10, the future is coming on with the “Clint Eastwood” Jam Track.
Get Two Outfits in the Season 10 Music Pass[]
The Season 10 Music Pass has not one, but TWO Outfits as premium rewards. Unlock free and premium rewards in the Music Pass by earning XP in any Fortnite experience, not just Festival. To claim the premium rewards as you earn XP, purchase the Pass for only 1,400 V-Bucks or access it with Fortnite Crew.
One of the quickest rewards to unlock is Russel Hobbs. Auto-unlock the Russel Outfit just by purchasing the Pass or accessing it with Fortnite Crew!
Toggle Russel’s hat on or off in the Locker.
After unlocking Russel, continue (drum) rollin’ along for the premium One-Eyed Octopus Back Bling that’s got your back and the beat. Keep the tempo going eith the premium Russel’s Drums.
Fitting for the band’s self-proclaimed frontman, the glorious end reward in the Pass is Murdoc Niccals. On your way to unlocking this premium reward, unlock the premium Murdoc’s Cape Back Bling and cloak yourself in chaos. (Dry-clean only.) Also unlock the premium Murdoc’s Bass!
And at last, the Murdoc Outfit awaits:
Toggle Murdoc’s captain hat on or off in the Locker.
Feel melancholy when you reach a Music Pass’ conclusion? Towards the end of the Season 10 Music Pass, you’ll also unlock Gorillaz’ “On Melancholy Hill” Jam Track!
There are premium Jam Tracks from other artists as well:
- MXZI - “MONTAGEM TOMADA (Slowed)”
- Hanumankind - “Run It Up”
- Stone Temple Pilots - “Interstate Love Song”
Other Music Pass Rewards Don’t plan on getting the Pass? There’s still lots of rewards in the Pass you can claim for free! If you’re one to hold a grunge, the Grzzly Keys Keytar is waiting to be unlocked. Add a little flair with the Brite Show Aura, then bring it back to earth with the Junkit Drums.
The Music Pass will also have free Jam Tracks:
- Epic Games - “End of the Earth”
- Epic Games - “Pick It Up (Remix)”
- Epic Games - “Chyld of Dawn”
- Epic Games - “Come Alive”
The items mentioned above are just some of the free and premium rewards. As a reminder, Music Pass rewards are not exclusive to the Pass, as they may become purchasable in the Shop at a later date! But yeah, we’re almost at the TENTH Season of Fortnite Festival. Thanks for keeping the beat going strong since 2023! To mark the occasion, the Music Pass after Season 10’s will be a celebration of Fortnite Festival — putting a special focus on Fortnite-original rewards and awesome music. Stay tuned 🎸 Before we get too ahead of ourselves, look out for Fortnite Festival at Gorillaz’ House of Kong Exhibition at the Copper Box Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London. Open from August 8 to September 3, 2025, it’s “an exhibition like no other” according to Murdoc.
Fortnite Festival Content Creation[]
For Season 10, monetization of VOD content featuring eligible Jam Tracks will be limited to the first seven days of the Season. No takedown notifications should occur during or after the seven days. Beyond this initial monetization period, content creators should expect to receive monetization claims by the respective rights holders. The eligible Jam Tracks for Season 10 are:
- Gorillaz - “Clint Eastwood”
- Gorillaz - “DARE”
More info:
- In order to monetize your Festival content, you need to link your YouTube and Support-A-Creator (SAC) accounts.
- IMPORTANT: When uploading the content to YouTube, be sure to upload it as Unlisted or Public. If you upload it as Private, it’s possible you could receive a monetization claim on your video.
- For uploading the content on other platforms, refer to the channel’s platform policies for tips on how to avoid copyright strikes.
Although unlikely, if you do receive a claim on any SAC content, there may be a short delay in YouTube processing the release of the claim. Please do not dispute the claim during this time. Not in SAC? Don’t worry, you can still share your experiences featuring the Jam Tracks. However, you will not be able to monetize this content on YouTube.
Please note!🎵 For Twitch creators streaming gameplay featuring the eligible Jam Tracks, we cannot prevent your VODs or clips from getting flagged by third-party copyright detection systems. The general recommendation is to disable VODs/clips when streaming gameplay featuring the Jam Tracks. For more information, see Twitch’s DMCA & Copyright FAQs help page.
Ballistic’s v37.10 update arrives today and features the new Veiled Precision SMG, Deployable Wall gadget, a fully art-complete Hammer Fall map, layout updates for Storm Chaser Cove and K-Zone Commons, Champions Road Quests, and more!
New Weapon: Veiled Precision SMG[]
New to the weapon pool is the Veiled Precision SMG! This lightweight SMG is tailored for surgical barrages in close-to mid-range bouts, rewarding precise peppering over wild spraying.
New Gadget: Deployable Wall[]
The Deployable Wall gadget is a throw-and-cover item that creates a wall to block enemy sightlines and a safe place to reload. It’s also helpful for gaining a high ground!
Map Art Complete: Hammer Fall Our first shell map, Hammer Fall, is a shell map no more… because it’s officially art-complete! Now, you can point your scope out over the ledge of the castle for a view of trees and boulders dotting the nearby shoreline, or take a detour into the throne room to find stained glass and statues of fallen kings. We hope you like it!
In addition to working on its art, we've made adjustments to its layout since it was released, based on internal playtest feedback, live player feedback, and data.
Map Layout Updates: Storm Chaser Cove & K-Zone Commons[]
We’ve completed the layouts of Storm Chaser Cove and K-Zone Commons, focusing on smoothing out chokepoints and improving sightlines.
Storm Chaser Cove Layout Updates[]
- The layout of Mid has been updated to include a new path connecting it to Site B. The layout of Ramp (formerly “Patio”) and Gate have been updated accordingly.
- The layout of the Attackers’ Spawn area has been updated with the goal of slowing down pushes onto Sites A and B.
- The Attackers’ path to Check-in is now through B-Main (Greens), offering a new rotation path through Mid.
- Connector now routes from the A side of the Attackers’ spawn area directly to Mid.
- Minor cover has been added to Site A when coming from the A-Link mantle wall. Minor cover has also been added to Site A when coming from A-Short.
- Site B is now slightly smaller to reduce engagement distances for players coming from Ramp and the new path to Mid.
- Site B’s front wall is now able to be hopped with the Impulse Grenade gadget.
K-Zone Commons Layout Updates[]
- Site A has been moved closer to Mid to reduce rotation time through Connector, A-Main, and the Defenders’ spawn area. As a result, the layouts of the Connector, Market, and Apartment have changed.
- A new path has been added connecting Gallery to Mid to further reduce rotation time and add another option for Defenders.
- Thin mantle walls can no longer be stood on. Players will now slide off.
- The walls between Market and Site A, Apartments and Connector, and Crossing and B-Split are now able to be hopped with the Impulse Grenade gadget.
- Ground material has been changed on Site A, Connector, Site B, B-Hanok, and lower Mid to help with audio cues.
- Fixed unintended climbing spots.
Buy Menu Refunds[]
Rethinking that shotgun purchase? You can now refund anything you’ve purchased during the Buy Phase, as long as you do so before the Buy Phase ends. This includes weapons, smokes, flashbangs, and shields.
New Visuals for Accolades[]
To enhance HUD clarity and the core Ballistic experience, we’ve added new visuals for accolades. Accolades appear onscreen after achieving a feat like eliminating opponents or planting the Rift Point Device. You’ll see new visuals for all the accolades:
- Elimination: Eliminate an opponent.
- Double Elim: Eliminate two opponents in the same sequence.
- Triple Elim: Eliminate three opponents in the same sequence.
- Ultra: Eliminate four opponents.
- Ace: Eliminate all five opponents.
- Defuser: Defuse the Rift Point Device.
- Detonator: Detonate the Rift Point Device.
Auto-Surrender[]
Auto-Surrender is a new feature that automatically pauses the game and prompts a surrender vote at the start of Round 3 if a player is detected as idle or a team has less than five players. If the Auto-Surrender vote succeeds, the match will be cancelled, and no loss will be recorded for the surrendering team. You can only do an Auto-Surrender once in a 24-hour period. The option will not be prompted if any member of your team (including yourself) has Auto-Surrendered in that period.
Gunplay & Animation Improvements[]
We’ve made numerous improvements in v37.10 to help gunplay feel more responsive and consistent.
The biggest of these changes is removing the reduced accuracy that occurs while moving and aiming down sights, and replacing it with a higher degree of recoil. This change applies to every weapon except shotguns. As part of this update, we’ve removed the reticle blur for non-shotgun weapons that occurs while moving and aiming down sights, and increased the aiming down sights time for the Reaper Sniper Rifle.
We’ve also made some animation improvements, including a new reload animation for the Enforcer AR and an update to match the third-person tactical sprint animation to how it works in first-person, no longer stowing your weapon.
Boot into Ballistic Ranked Season 3[]
All player ranks have been reset for Ballistic’s third Ranked Season! Whether you’re completely new to Ballistic or returning, you’ll need to play one match to establish your rank.
As a reminder, the average rank of your party determines matchmaking. Players on the winning team gain rank progress and the losing team loses rank progress. Eliminations, assists, rounds won, and rounds lost all impact your rank progression or regression.
Champions Road Quests[]
Champions Road Quests are here! Celebrate the spirit of competition with several Quests across Fortnite awarding XP, including these Ballistic Quests:
- Play a Ballistic match
- Deal 250 damage to players
- Headshot 5 players
- Win a match in Ballistic
Improvements & Fixes - v37.10[]
General[]
- Fixed an issue where players would sometimes be unable to shoot after sliding.
- Fixed an issue where some Outfits would obstruct vision.
- Fixed an issue where the frame rate would sometimes drop while planting the Rift Point Device.
- Fixed an issue where other players’ hands would be invisible while spectating them defusing the Rift Point Device.
- Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause players to stand up when planting the Rift Point Device when they were supposed to be crouching.
- Fixed an issue where sometimes a round would not end when the Rift Point Device was planted and all players were eliminated.
- Fixed an issue where players could sometimes not see their teammates on the minimap after being eliminated.
- Fixed an issue where, after being eliminated, a player’s teammates would sometimes be outlined in red instead of blue.
- Fixed an issue where players would sometimes appear taller or briefly floating at the start of a round.
- Fixed an issue where teammates would sometimes be missing walking animations and appear with hidden loadouts at the start of the round.
- Fixed an issue where a surrender vote would not automatically end after the majority of players voted to surrender.
- Fixed an issue where players would sometimes see the inside of their character’s head when eliminated.
- Fixed an issue where the Machine Pistol shared Wrap settings with SMGs instead of pistols.
- Fixed an issue where an opponent would sometimes appear to be holding a rifle when actually holding a pistol.
- Fixed an issue where the “Cannot Build Right now” messaging from Fortnite Battle Royale would sometimes appear in Ballistic.
Gadgets[]
- Fixed an issue where players could sometimes not disarm and pick up the Proximity Mine.
- Fixed an issue where the Proximity Mine would not play its sound indicator when approached.
- Fixed an issue where the Recon Grenade would not outline players inside of a Med Mist cloud.
- Fixed an exploit that would grant a Shield Bubble from Fortnite Battle Royale when the Bubble Shield was thrown into water.
- Reduced the sound effect volume of the Impulse Grenade.
Maps[]
- Fixed an issue where players would sometimes not be able to plant the Rift Point Device on part of Site B.
- Fixed an issue where players could Impulse Grenade to an out-of-bounds ledge by the Link area.
- Fixed an issue where players could Impulse Grenade to a roof at the Attackers’ spawn area.
- Fixed an issue where players could Impulse Grenade onto the roof of a building in Mid.
- Fixed an issue where building windows would sometimes go missing at the Defenders’ spawn area.
- Fixed an issue where the lower part of supporting structure columns were missing.
- Fixed an issue where the Rift Point Device could become stuck on an unreachable location on top of the pergola.
- Fixed several issues where players could Impulse Grenade onto unintended spots.
- Fixed an issue where players could sometimes get stuck on the stairs in Mid.
Happy Tuesday everyone! v37.10 is out now, and it brings a round of fixes - including a few bugs that have been extra pesky. Details below:
Bug Fixes[]
- Custom HUD Scale no longer reverts to 100% after entering a Mission.
- Players can again view the 'Completed Main Quests' tab at the bottom of the Quest log.
- The missing background on the Victory/Defeat screen has been fixed.
- [PC] Players can once again enter Map regions directly by double-clicking their pins, rather than relying solely on the ‘Select’ button.
- [PC] The ‘Space to Mantle’ prompt no longer appears incorrectly while riding the Hoverboard.
- Sold-out items in the Llamas tab now correctly move to the bottom of the list.
- Fixed instances where input wouldn’t respond after switching from mouse/keyboard to controller (e.g. on the Unopened Llamas screen, Research tab, or when canceling queue on the Map tab).
- Wraps now display consistently on the Ancient’s Launcher.
- [PS4] Fixed an issue where certain menus wouldn’t fully fit the screen.
Known Issues[]
- [PC] Double-clicking ‘Storm Shield Defense’ or ‘Play with Others’ on the Map may cause the screens to get stuck, preventing players from closing them. This does not happen when using the "Select" button or a controller.
Hey everyone! Here’s a list of additions and bug fixes that came with today’s update:
Odyssey[]
Additions[]
- We've increased the distance from which you can discover Spires to help you locate them faster.
- Spires have names now. You may encounter either Hardened, Superior or the Ultimate Spire. Be sure to roam around your world and defeat them all!
- New map markers 📍
- Looking at the map now, you’ll see where Jones and Hope are.
- Harvesting resources has never been easier! With just a few smashes, you can gather more resources than before. When you’ve gathered enough resources and want to start crafting different items, the processing time is much swifter.
- Crafting Recipes
- The cost of vehicles has been reduced, and other crafts such as the Lumber Mill, Stone Breaker, and Gem Cutter have also been reduced. Additionally, Cursed Bones are no longer necessary to craft the Rune Forge.
Bug Fixes[]
- Fixed an issue with Vengeance Jones, Hope, and Tricera Ops not spawning in players’ worlds.
- Fixed an issue where players could fall through the floor in caves.
- Fixed an issue with two stamina bars showing in the UI after consuming food.
- The “Arch Enemies” Quest now progresses accordingly.
- Fixed a blank notification showing when progressing through levels.
- Mitigated an issue where the ‘Split’ function wouldn’t work properly by splitting the stack in half.
- Fixed an issue with the stuck enemy minifigs.
Brick Life[]
Additions[]
- A new Bestie Fest plushie is now available in the Decor app!
Bug Fixes[]
- The Expert Supernova Expedition Trophy has been granted to all players who completed the required Missions.
- Addressed an issue with vehicle clipping.
- Fixed an animation issue with the minigame at Trot Lot.
- The Gift Wrapper prop can now be placed on the apartment floor.
- Resolved an issue with the floating cash in Bestie Fest.
- An apartment or a penthouse now correctly spawns when the player claims a lot.
- Players can no longer react to houses that are refusing visitors.
Expeditions[]
Bug Fixes[]
- Resolved a visual issue with Plasma Pistols shooting from one barrel.
- Fixed an issue where players couldn’t drop a potion using a button or keybind.
- Fixed a visual issue where the Hunter UI elements were shown under the Shadow Caller.