Fortnite Festival Season 12, titled “Festival Season 12: Lisa,” launches on November 29, 2025, with BLACKPINK’s global superstar Lisa as the season’s headliner. The update brings her music, image, and style into Fortnite Festival through a new Music Pass and a full lineup of themed cosmetic items.
Lisa, also known as Lalisa Manobal, is a Thai rapper, singer, and dancer who first rose to fame as a BLACKPINK member before establishing a massively successful solo career. Her addition continues Fortnite Festival’s trend of featuring major artists from around the world.
The first promotional artwork, released by Lisa’s label LLOUD, previews her upcoming Icon Series outfit. Like previous Festival seasons, players can expect a full cosmetic bundle that includes:
- Outfits: Two versions of the Lisa skin—a “Stage Queen” performance look included in the Music Pass and a “Casual Cool” style sold separately in the Item Shop.
- Jam Tracks: Playable versions of Lisa’s solo songs, such as “MONEY” and “LALISA,” along with the possibility of well-known BLACKPINK tracks.
- Themed Instruments: Microphones, keytars, or other instruments styled with BLACKPINK-inspired details.
- Additional Cosmetics: Back Blings, Emotes, Loading Screens, and other items designed to match her theme.
Fortnite Festival is a rhythm-based game mode inside Fortnite where players perform songs using four parts—Lead, Bass, Drums, and Vocals. Season 12 will integrate Lisa’s music across all Festival modes:
- Main Stage: Players can perform her Jam Tracks alone or with up to three other players to compete for high scores.
- Jam Stage: Players can use stems from Lisa’s music to create their own mashups with others in a shared space.
- Battle Stage: Sixteen players compete in rhythm battles where low scorers are eliminated each round.
Season 12 will run from November 29, 2025, through late January 2026, aligning with the launch of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1.
Progression for the season centers on the Music Pass (previously called the Festival Pass). By playing songs and earning XP, players can unlock Lisa-themed rewards throughout the season. Additional cosmetic bundles will also be available in the Fortnite Item Shop for direct purchase.
Lisa’s appearance in Fortnite Festival shows her growing popularity and Fortnite’s role as a major platform connecting music and gaming. She joins a lineup of previous Festival headliners that includes The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Metallica, and Bruno Mars.
On another note, BLACKPINK prepares for a group comeback after three long years, and the album will reportedly drop in January next year. In addition, Lisa continues her acting and music career and is in talks for Netflix’s “Extraction” spin-off and “Tangled” live-action.