Metallica concert, new guitar weapon, POI, skins and more

FORTNITE v30.10, the first big patch for Chapter 5 Season 3, is now available in the game.

The update launches Fortnite x Metallica collaboration, with lots of new content around the heavy metal band in all Fortnite modes.

Here's everything new in Fortnite patch v30.10, including Metallica concert times, Fortnite Festival Season 4, and more.

Metallica concert in Fortnite

The highlight of this update is Metallica: Fuel. Fire. Fury. – a new virtual concert at the Fortnite Festival.

The heavy metal music experience will feature a set of six fan-favorite Metallica songs.

There will be six sessions over two days next weekend.

Here's exactly when to attend a Metallica concert in Fortnite:

Saturday June 22, 2024

• 2 p.m. ET (7 p.m. UK time)
• 5 p.m. ET (10 p.m. UK time)
• 11 p.m. ET (4 a.m. UK time on June 23)

Read on for Sunday start times.

Sunday June 23, 2024

• 10 a.m. ET (3 p.m. UK time)
• 2 p.m. ET (7 p.m. UK time)
• 5 p.m. ET (10 p.m. UK time)

The concert will appear in the Fortnite Discover tab for 30 minutes each session, and even if you register a little late, you will be able to see the entire show.

Fortnite Festival Season 4

Fortnite Festival Season 4 starts today, June 13, 2024and it adds a new mode that will remain even after the end of the season.

THE PvP battle stage is a 16-player free-for-all music game, where everyone plays the same four-song setlist.

The Festival Pass will include a free and premium Metallica-themed rewards track.

Purchasing the premium pass will immediately unlock the Lars Ulrich skin, and spending Festival Points will allow you to obtain the outfits of the other three party members.

All Metallica skins for James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo and Lars Ulrich also have Lego Fortnite figure versions.

The Fortnite Festival is also getting tracks from Metallica Jam, including “Master of Puppets,” “Enter Sandman” and more.

New Weapon – Ride the Lightning Guitar

In Fortnite Battle Royale, players receive the new Ride the Lightning guitar weapon.

The guitar creates an arc of lightning in the sky that your teammates can also ride.

Metallica's Loot Island POI

In the middle of each Battle Royale match, a Metallica's Booty Island will appear from a hole in the sky.

Swinging on the holograms of James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert will net players lots of loot, including the Ride the Lightning guitar.

New Thrash Mountain track in Rocket Racing

Another new Metallica-inspired feature is the Trash Mountain track in Fortnite's Rocket Racing mode.

It's a volcanic track with instrumental landmarks and a guitar neck-shaped stretch, with Metallica's “Fuel” playing during the races.

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