Linkin Park is officially entering Fortnite Festival, bringing with them an electrifying setlist of three high-impact songs — including a brand-new 2025 single. Starting Thursday, March 27, 2025, players can rock out in Fortnite’s rhythm game mode with one of the most iconic rock bands of the 21st century.
🔥 Linkin Park Songs Coming to Fortnite Festival
The upcoming update will introduce three songs to Fortnite Festival’s growing jam track lineup:
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🎵 “Faint” – A fan-favorite anthem from Meteora, known for its explosive chorus and raw energy
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🎵 “The Emptiness Machine” – A deep cut that resonates with longtime Linkin Park fans
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🎵 “Up from the Bottom” – Brand-new single, launching in Fortnite alongside its global music debut
This collaboration coincides with the official release of "Up from the Bottom", marking Linkin Park’s first new song since their 2024 From Zero album.
🎤 Meet Amy Armstrong: Linkin Park’s New Frontwoman
“Up from the Bottom” also marks the Fortnite debut of Amy Armstrong, Linkin Park’s new lead vocalist, who joined the band during their recent revival era.
The track’s official music video is directed by Joe Hahn, longtime band member and visual mastermind behind many of their most memorable productions. Hahn teased the video as "a little bit mind-bending", promising a surreal, immersive experience for fans.
🎬 A behind-the-scenes teaser has already been released, building anticipation for both the track drop and its Fortnite Festival premiere.
🎮 What Is Fortnite Festival?
Fortnite Festival, launched in 2023, is a rhythm-based game mode similar to Rock Band and Guitar Hero, allowing players to perform hit tracks using note-matching gameplay.
Players can play solo or in groups to earn high scores and unlock cosmetics. Linkin Park now joins a powerful roster of rock and metal legends already featured in Fortnite Festival, including:
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Metallica
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DragonForce
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System of a Down
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Avenged Sevenfold
📌 TL;DR – Linkin Park x Fortnite Festival Collab Highlights
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🗓️ Release Date: March 27, 2025
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🎧 Songs Included:
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“Faint”
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“The Emptiness Machine”
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“Up from the Bottom” (Brand-New Single)
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🎤 Features new lead singer Amy Armstrong
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🎥 New music video directed by Joe Hahn drops with the single
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🎮 Available in Fortnite Festival mode across all platforms
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🤘 Joins an elite lineup of legendary rock bands in Fortnite
