Happy to have you on board! It's definitely in it's infancy state right now, but I'm excited for band battles and just having more options to play this mode. Excited for the future!

i somehow read the title as ‘15 year old guitar hero fan.’ and i said “his ass aint that old” 💀

Fortnite Festival reminded me how much I used to be into the older Guitar Hero/Rock Band games, so it's super exciting to get back into it with Festival, hyped to see how it evolves over time.

Please be the face of the community. If Epic listens to you, you are the one who can tell him what the game needs so that it continues to improve more and more.

3:40 i see your kid on the drumset and that is adorable.

3:40, I love how the little one's figuring out the drums in the back.

honestly fortnite festival really made me want to get back into guitar hero games after not playing one in almost 7 years

its crazy, a year ago i wouldve never had interest in any rock band game, and now after festival came out I got a keytar, midi drums, and a guitar, and I do full band sessions w/ friends on rock band 3 deluxe. it got me back into learning drumset too! cant wait for the future of the mode

The fact that this game got 3 songs by my favorite band (NIN) is crazy to me, honestly great to see! Here's hoping Trent Reznor becomes the next restival icon cause that will be cursed as hell.

I'm really excited to see what they do with this game mode, lots of potential and hopefully it reignites the spark in rhythm games and makes them mainstream again

As someone that didn’t grow up with the Guitar Heroes or the Rock Bands that wants to get into that style of game, but has been kinda daunted by how expert-focused stuff like Clone Hero seems, Fortnite Festival’s been a cool way to casually learn how it works. Plus the default keyboard layout is set up really well. Really wish the Festival Passes weren’t at minimum 20 dollars worth of V-Bucks though, especially considering the Battle Royale pass is half the price and has a ton of content to grind for.

The main thing festival has given me is hope for the future. I've played rhythm games basically my whole life, I got guitar hero 2 at 5 years old and played basically every title to release after. As I grew up I never stopped playing rhythm games even as they fell out of the western mainstream. To see the genre I love and have always played have even the slightest chance to be back in western circulation was enough for me to give it my all.

Personally, I think the mode is super fun, but I think there should be a practice mode, more QoL settings, and more variety in the track selection, but the most recent track drops seem to be alleviating some of that. I'm just having a lot of fun, but I'm still just viewing as an extra mode on top of fortnite

Fortnite got me back into rhythm/Guitar Hero games

The fact that this game mode exists in one of the most popular multiplayer games in history created by the original developers behind Guitar Hero with a solid discography that rotates daily and weekly with no price or peripheral barrier is why I’m hoping that Festival continues to thrive and improve for many years to come. 🙏🏽

My major problem with FNF rn is that songs are so expensive. They're more than $5/song. I also wish you could make setlists longer than 4 songs but that's a lesser issue.

Hear me out on this story. At first i couldnt be bothered with festival. I used to love rock band as a kid, but i genuinely just lost that touch i had with rythym games. First season came out, did an XP glitch, got the weeknd and only played jam stage because i LOVE FUSER. Then the second season came around... and I gave it an honest shot. Easd myself in with medium difficulty, and then hard, and then expert. Before i knew it within 2 days i fell back in love with the childlike wonder of being in a band, even if it was virtually. Festival is a gift of a game and i could not be happier its free for anyone to play and try. Every week now you can see me playing a solid 2-6 hours of the game. Thank you for being on the frontlines of promoting this game and keeping the hype alive. Love you Alec.

It really sucks that Rock Band/Guitar Hero is dead but this was such a smart move to have a big company allow a dev team, with successful experience making these type of games, bring this type of gameplay to a game like Fortnite. It’s not fully reviving the genre (yet??) but its keeping it alive.

3:39 rosie in the back chillin on the drums KEKW

I love rhythm games, but after Beat Saber gave me carpal tunnel syndrome, I haven't found one that really connected with me. Fortnite Festival changed that. I've never played a 5 fret game like GH, CH, RB, YARG, etc., but Fortnite Festival clicked with me instantly. I've been having a blast playing a bunch of songs that are near and dear to my heart, and a bunch of songs that I've never heard before. I've even gotten good enough to FC Go With The Flow and Buddy Holly on expert vocals. Those charts aren't particularly hard when compared to even just their lead charts, but it's much harder than anything I thought I'd be able to do in just 3 or so months of playing. Adding new songs weekly is fantastic too. I'm always excited to see what the new songs are and it gives me a reason to login and play for an hour or so, even when I may be captivated by other games (Rainbow Six will always have me by the balls).

From someone who tried Fortnite when it first came out and hated it but came back recently, I actually really like the new music game modes. Playing on a PC keyboard to play the songs feels sorta like playing on a piano keyboard so it doesnt feel bad at all. It was a rough start, probably because I only played on the hardest difficulty, but it surpassed my expectations. The songs available are all really good, even if I dont listen to those songs outside the game.

Fortfest rekindled my love for rhythm games and led me to a massive nostalgia trip through YARG with the old rock band tracks, insanely hyped for the riffmaster controller. It's such a good time for rhythm gaming right now and I hope it stays that way 🙏🙏🙏

My favorite part of this is that Fortnite allows switching almost seamlessly between game modes meaning I don’t have to swap out games and wait for a bunch of loading screens to swap between BR and Festival. Festival’s default control scheme on controller absolutely stinks, I’ve swapped it for the PS2 style control scheme with the triggers and bumpers for the first four and A being the 5th fret, it makes it so much easier. Overdrive is set to L3 for ease of use and it all just works. It takes me back to my old days of playing GH2 on PS2 with my brother when we only had one guitar controller. I can’t wait to see how they support legacy controllers, I hope we get a new version of the legacy controller adapter!

The first rhythm game I played when I was younger was Guitar Hero: World Tour with my older brothers. I remember feeling so excited when I was able to finish a song on the Hard difficulty! 😅 Ever since the only other rhythm game I've played was Beat Saber, occassionally. Now, as a "veteran" Fortnite player, when Fortnite Festival released I couldn't describe the immense amount of joy this gamemode brought me, it was so sudden. Ever since it's release last December, I've played it *way* more then Battle Royale or anything else. I finally learned to play (most) Jam Tracks on the Expert difficulty after a while and got my 1st 100% FC just today! 🔥 Seeing everyone being just as hyped as me about this gamemode is just, amazing, to say the least. Also as an OG fan of you, just a massive thanks to you; for introducing your audience to this amazing mode. Hopefully newcomers will enjoy the feeling all of us had when we first tried out the OG rhythm games. 🙏❤

Im Pre-saving for the guitar controller, cant wait to try it

I’ve never really been too good at Guitar Hero or Rock Band specifically with the Explorer controllers, but Fortnite Festival having controller support and button re-mapping has shown me just how fun trying to FC a song really is and I’ll probably pick up a Rifflmaster when they drop

Fortnite festival sparked my old love in guitar hero and there in turn I downloaded clone hero and have not stopped watching your vids!!

Festival is such a great addition to the game. When my friends and I get bored of squads it’s a nice change of pace. Also their oos and aahs watching me get gold star flawless on expert while they hit 80% on medium makes me smile

As a Harmonix die-hard fan since FreQuency, I can only praise them for doing their best in every opportunity they've had in the industry. Seeing the rebirth of rhythm games in the eyes of the mainstream, the more work that goes into this and the freedom that Epic allows them to have will only strengthen the popularity of the game mode. It's been the longest of roads, but we're finally back and I hope it stays this way for years to come.

I Got Into Fortnite Festival When It first launched, even tho im new to rhythm games, this is what i like playing now instead of battle royale, having songs to play and getting the motivation to 100% songs, its in a great state and cannot wait for more features to add into festivals

I honestly like it, Im glad these kind of games are coming back from the dead. THANKS EPIC GAMES ❤ Can't wait for the PDP Riffmaster to drop and also you're always a legend Acai ❤

I’ve enjoyed Festival, despite the easier gameplay. I have had some frame drops, crashes and a bit of lag but it’s a new chapter! Looking forward to the future

The only GH game i ever played as a kid was Aerosmith on PS2, i was addicted but eventually moved on to other things. Now in the last couple years I started watching your videos a lot and missing the old days but had no way to play those games. Now we have Festival and it makes me so happy to reignite my passion for rhythm games 🧡

Great points throughout the entire video Also 3:57 I love your daughter in the background just vibin’ lmao

Rockband 5 would be my game of the year

I never really was interested in rhythm games but when Fortnite festival came out I love it especially since the variety of songs and song rotations

Legitimately so happy I got back into Guitar Hero 2 years ago, it made this mode 10x more hype than it would have been otherwise. I'm also in love with some of the changes they've made to the game, one I didn't immediately expect being the all taps. My Guitar controller(s)' strum bar has begun to double strum, so I can't really play many songs in normal Guitar Hero or Rock Band without over strumming. All taps inadvertently fixes that issue. The game mode also incentivizes playing at harder difficulties, I started on medium (b/c that's what I usually play in GH/RB) but after a few weeks switched to Hard and then Expert, and now I can gold star and even FC a few songs on Expert (still suck ass at drums though lol). The new Ramp Up Quests for this season also had me tinker with the calibration and speed of the highway, which led to better scores and got me some that landed me in the top 1,000. Not SUPER impressive since most of the time these are the easier songs, but when looking at my skill only 5 months ago, I can confidently say I have improved because of Festival. The future is so so bright for this game mode, the possible different options later down the line like guitar battles and stuff is so exciting and the potential for songs and genres is even more exciting. I see all the time casual players talking about the mode having a blast just playing a song or two they enjoy with friends after a night playing the BR mode, people talking about wanting X song or X artist as the next one featured, there are so many new fans or returning fans having a fun regardless of their skill level.

my only issue is that they have billions upon billions of dollars and make millions a day, yet charge 5$ for a single song.

As someone who was a little too young to experience guitar hero in its prime, I absolutely love Fortnite festival and what it’s doing for plastic guitar rhythm games. I honestly think Harmonix’ goal of exposing people to more music or whatever is working because I’ve been unironically listening to lady Gaga music because Fortnite festival reminded me of her existence. I can’t wait to buy the riffmaster when that comes out and start sucking again for like 2 months haha

I seen alot of hate for this mode up front but I truly think that it's starting to come around .ore positive as time goes on and when we get the instrument support I'm gonna be looking for a band kit asap😊

They added sandstorm, they added boc, I love this

My honest opinion as of season 2 week 7: The mode is everything i wanted. I missed all the rhythm games due to personal issues throughout my childhood. Having this come to fortnite was the best decision (to me). The song lists are getting bigger and better (some weeks being amazing and others weak). Im hoping that epic will continue to improve the mode and listen to feedback as usual. I spent well over 200 bucks on all the songs and i love the formula of "if i own the song anyone can play them" instead of the usual 20 bucks for a song that everyone MUST own to play. Can not wait to see what they have planned as im a avid fan waiting for whats next.

This was a great summary 👌

I can personally confirm that I have seen Fortnite Festival get a lot of people interested in GH/RB style games again, whether that's Clone Hero, YARG, GHWT:DE or the actual GH and RB games themselves. Even if you don't personally like Festival, you have GOT to understand that its a huge positive for the community as a whole. This is gonna be a big year for rhythm gaming, I can feel it!

I'm glad to see more being done with the rhythm game genre. I vividly remember the first time I played Guitar Hero back when I was probably 9 years old, something like that, playing Guitar Hero 3 on the PS3 at my uncle's house. Ever since then I haven't put down the game, and to see Fortnite Festival come out with all these amazing songs and really good looking charts makes me really happy.

As someone who has been a huge fan of rhythm games for basically my whole life, I love Fortnite Festival. I love being able to play online with my friends and all of the mainstream songs they’re already getting and the content they’re continuing to add. I can’t wait to see where they go with it.

I never played guitar hero or any of the previous rhythm games. Festival was honestly my least anticipated mode of the chapter 5 launch since I only battle Royale. However Festival really impressed me, and is the mode I now play the most behind battle Royale. It really surprised me, I’ve got both festival passes. it’s so much fun listening to music and playing with your friends.

No way ( Edit : I was really excited to see you try it because I haven’t gotten my hands on guitar hero in ages but I watch you and JasonParadise) idk I missed your videos I guess my notifications aren’t working. ❤

I'm an absolute metalhead and was kinda hesitant for Harmonix to now be a part of Fornite because I was sure we'd never get songs like old GH games, but now after this last week's songs like Disturbed and stuff like Soundgarden as well as the Riffmaster and rumours of a drum kit I am super excited for the future! Even then, playing with a controller is AMAZING! It's a bit different to GH but I honestly love it

I love it I recently just started making beats in that game mode I have a couple of yt shorts I put up a couple days ago it's still new to me so we will see how it goes btw love your videos

I'll be honest: for me, the 360/Series X controller is the best personally. I couldn't get past Medium in CH/RB/GH just because it felt so awkward to move my entire hand. But moving my thumb to go between X Y and B? Makes it more like I'm doing a long QTE

Great contact man good stuff🤙

Fortnite festival got me back on guitar hero. And i never played rockband before. I went and bought rockband 1,2, and 4. It has been an awesome 3 months.

Goku playing vocals on buddy holly makes Fortnite festival goated

It’s kinda crazy you’ve been playing GH for that long lmao. I’m 15 so it really puts it in to perspective. I’ve been a fan of GH for 7-9 years. I played gamepad mode for years until I got a guitar and a pc to play ch. I’ve been playing guitar for a couple years and it’s so much fun.

I took a break from FN festival for a bit but when i took a step back and returned, it made me realize how incredible these charts truly are for standard controller. I really think harmonix is hitting the mark on their original goal of connecting a wide audience with music in a way that helps regular people appreciate it more.

I really am excited for the future of Fortnite festival! Cant wait for more game modes like ranked or a pvp type thing.

Before this game mode I had never touched a rhythm game in my life and ever since I started playing I haven't looked back. Been playing it since mid December and went from my first FC being Thunder on vocals for hard difficulty, finally getting convinced to play expert in early January, then now FC on i, The Search, What's Poppin, Ride Wit Me, and more on vocals on expert (I love playing vocals). I still play other games but on Fortnite I have the game for festival and no other reason. Love this game and am very excited for the future. Great video!

As the Guitar Hero/Rock Band Veteran I am. Getting those high score on the leader boards is satisfying. Especially when I see that "New Solo High Score" is such a beautiful sight to see

Me and my cousins were HUGE Guitar Hero/Rock Band fans back in the day. It honestly changed our taste in music and we got into the rhythm game genre because of it. It was always such a fun time and had some of the best gaming experiences playing those games. Now all these years later we still play together and we've kinda been obsessing with Fortnite the last few years and BAM, Festival comes out and it's like we're reliving those days over again and having a blast. Can't wait for instruments and for the potential Festival could have. So hype!

I remember hearing rumors about Fortnite Festival and being a little iffy about it, but now it’s one of my favorite modes.

Great video buddy

guys acai uploaded a banger

5:51 lowkey a banger😂

Festival community needs videos like this

patiently waiting for the preorders for riffmaster to go live

5:50 Yo what? I had NO idea that was a thing! That's awesome

I really appreciate this for bringing rhythm games to a new audience, and I can't wait to see it evolve. This might be the only genre where being live service might be a benefit.

I never played rock band and other games like that but when it came to fortnite i play it and i like might not be best but i am still learing the game and i found your channel years ago on my old channel and your video made want to try rockband out and stuff so i am glad it is in fortntie

have they fixed the charting on vocals for zombie? it felt like it was missing like 20 arrow notes last time i played

Even as someone who has only joined this community within the last year with clone hero, its insane how a community on its own was able to sustain itself for such a long time without any hope of an official revival, and now that there is hope, i couldn't be happier that I accidentally discovered clone hero last year, because there hasn't been a better time to start playing these games since at LEAST 2010.

I loved guitar hero as a kid even gave the dj one a go when it came out lol i struggle playing festival with controller, i just never got the hang of it on controller even in guitar hero. Id love to use a guitar again

Bro wipped out the riffmaster….bro I need it already 😫

It's been cool playing this gamemode since its release. Definitely has a long life ahead of it

One can only hope to see some more metal/hard rock/80's glam/or even some arena rock songs 🤟🏻 Thanks you Nice vid

I never played guitar hero or rock band but I love this mode in Fortnite , it’s a great way to just chill and level up super easy. I hope in the future they add a lot more songs.

when they add offical support for rockband controllers i will be all over it, its fun to play here and there on controller but i feel like i cramp up pretty fast using one , they already have so many good song and are still coming out with more... honestly have alot of faith in this mode once they add the rockband controller support (i know u can use one on pc but im on ps)

I'm a global leaderboard chaser and the game is great, but honestly I just cant wait until I can run the drums with an actual rock band drumset. Gonna be some good times.

My biggest issue rn is that if you want to effectively complete quests you have to play on new or featured songs which are only the free ones, it makes buying songs kinda pointless as you wont really get to use them if you are looking to do quests

omg i cant believe i didnt figure that out but the thumb stick makes perfect sense for that

I'm hopeful for the future of fortnite festival, been playing GH harness since I was 6, I'm 23 now, I'm hoping to see a whole new wave of rythem gamers come out of this

I've never had experience with guitar Hero in my life but in the span of three months I'm already playing on expert mode festival is just one of those games where you can just lern fast and it's fun to play

Add alongside the other modes..”legacy mode” different and more advanced charts like the and rb. Where you play with strumming, hopos, taps etc. that’s be insane! I think that would make it blow up even more.

i never really got to play GH or RB because i never had the consoles for them but with fortnite i finally could get into these types of rhythm games and its been really famn fun, i play daily and theyve made ot really fun to play with a controller, i still think the price is a bit too expensive for the songs but you can enter a fill session and you usually see people with some songs owned

As someone who played guitar hero/rockband for years and collected all the games, I think festival is one of the most fun rhythm games I have played and I cant wait for guitar controller support.

PDP is also making a new guitar controller! can't wait

you mention going for all perfects in festival but how am i supposed to do that if there isn't a hit error bar to set up my offset correctly 😭

Will you have an affiliate code for the new rock band 4 controller?

I'm still waiting for RB5 but I might have to check this out.

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YESSIR

Man i jus really need that riffmaster

I wonder if it will support the Xbox 360 controllers via the rock band 4 adapter (on Xbox I talk, I think it isn’t compatible to pc with it)

A good overview of this, and I am also glad you are being heard in terms of feedback. The majority of us trust your judgement in these kinds of things, as well as the judgements of JP, Jason, and Wisemoose. Also, Rosie playing with your drumset for a bit made me smile 😊

I thought the jam stage was gone, and the individual stem emotes along with it. I miss singing Gangam Style all the time during Battle Royale.

baby acai in the background with the drums its so cute lol

what do you think a good note speed would be at because the original speed is just to slow for me it doesn't feel like a challenge

Hi Acai, I saw you are using clips of the lost first VOD of FNF in this video. Do you have a way to publish it unlisted or private either in KZfaq cause I would love to rewatch the VOD.

I can understand people not liking the fortnite festival even tho I was one of them but as soon as I tried it not long ago I'm completely hooked on it I love playing the drum charts and brings me back the gh2/gh3 days using the controller.

I used to play guitar hero and rock band so much back in the day until they died. Nothing really replaced it for me until Festival. Sure there is clone hero, but I personally like Festival much more because I'm also already a huge Fortnite fan. I love competing on leaderboards too. I've had a couple top #100 rankings so far! For me this makes it more addicting than the old GH or RB games. I also love not needing the instruments, I use my keyboard. And it's free!