What to Expect From Fortnite Festival Season 13

Fortnite Festival is a music-focused rhythm game mode within the Fortnite universe developed by Epic Games. Launched as a standalone experience, the mode challenges players to perform songs by hitting notes correctly across various instruments, similar to classic rhythm games.

The mode has become known for its lineup of music collaborations. Epic Games has partnered with major artists including The Weeknd, Snoop Dogg, and Lady Gaga, bringing their songs and themed content directly into the game. Each new season typically introduces fresh collaborations, expanding the available music library and offering exclusive cosmetic items tied to featured artists.

Season 13 continues this tradition with new content drops, potential artist partnerships, and cosmetic additions. In this article, we'll explore what you can expect from Fortnite Festival Season 13, upcoming collaborations, new skins, and more.

Chappell Roan Collaboration

Chappell Roan headlines Fortnite Festival Season 13 as the featured artist. She requested this collaboration herself during a BBC Radio 1 interview, and Epic Games made it happen.

Season 13 launches with a medieval castle-themed Main Stage inspired by Roan's "Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things" tour design. This matches the aesthetic of her viral 2024 VMAs performance and creates a unique Festival environment.

The collaboration brings several jam tracks to the game:

• Pink Pony Club

• HOT TO GO!

• Good Luck, Babe!

• The Giver

Roan becomes the first Festival headliner to include a sidekick accessory, joining previous headliners like Lisa, Gorillaz, Bruno Mars, Sabrina Carpenter, Hatsune Miku, Snoop Dogg, Karol G, Metallica, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and The Weeknd.

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New Skins and Cosmetics

Season 13 introduces two distinct Chappell Roan outfits with different acquisition methods.

Heartcore Music Pass Items

• Chappell Roan Outfit (Pink Pony Club tour-inspired)

• Red Style variant (unlockable alternate)

• Pink Pony Star Back Bling (reactive, changes from pink to red when music plays)

• Midwest Princess Keytar

• Subway Serenader Mic

• Drumset Supernova

Item Shop Bundle

• Roan of Arc Outfit (2024 VMAs knight armor look)

• Pink Pony Sidekick (piñata-style with cowboy hat)

• Femininomenon Emote (traversal)

• Additional pickaxe and accessories

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Release Date and Start Times

Fortnite Festival Season 13 launches on February 5, 2026, alongside the v39.40 update. Downtime occurs before the release to implement the new content. Downtime begins at 4:00 AM ET (09:00 UTC). Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes prior.

Servers typically return after 1-2 hours of maintenance. The Music Pass costs 1,400 V-Bucks or comes included with an active Fortnite Crew subscription. Players with Crew membership gain immediate access to all Music Pass content.

The Item Shop bundle pricing hasn't been officially confirmed, but previous Festival headliner bundles typically range from 1,500 to 2,500 V-Bucks depending on included items.

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Final Words

Fortnite Festival Season 13 brings Chappell Roan to the game with new skins, jam tracks, and themed cosmetics. The medieval-inspired Main Stage and Pink Pony Club content mark a significant addition to Festival's growing artist lineup. Players can access the Heartcore Music Pass starting February 5, 2026, at 4:00 AM ET, with additional shop bundles available separately.

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