Fortnite's 7th Birthday: Quests, Rewards & More

It's Fortnite's birthday! And what better way to celebrate than with some exciting quests and free rewards? Here's everything you need to know about Fortnite's 7th anniversary.

Fortnite 7th birthday
Fortnite celebrates its 7th birthday! | © Epic Games

It’s that time again! Fortnite is celebrating its 7th birthday, and just like every year, there are exciting challenges and, most importantly, free rewards for players! Of course, the Happy Birthday Battle Bus music and a big slice of cake can’t be missed! Here’s everything you need to know about Fortnite’s 7th birthday celebration.

When Is Fortnite Celebrating Its 7th Birthday?

The Fortnite 7th birthday celebration is expected to begin on September 24 and ends on October 1, 2024. At this time, a series of birthday quests will be unlocked, rewarding players with great prizes. You can also expect birthday presents with high-quality loot and a delicious, healing birthday cake on the island. Plus, everything is festively decorated: balloons (also known as practical floating tools) are back, as well as the Birthday Flare Gun! Everything you need for a big birthday party!

All Fortnite Birthday Quests & Rewards

The birthday quests are relatively simple. For completing each quest, you’ll earn 20k XP. Here's an overview of all the quests:

  • Wish the bus driver a happy birthday. (7) - Reward: 20k XP
  • Throw birthday presents or open chests. (7) - Reward: 20k XP
  • Travel distance while airborne with balloons from birthday medallions. (777) - Reward: 20k XP
  • Eat slices of birthday cake. (7) - Reward: 20k XP
  • Release or pop balloons. (7) - Reward: 20k XP
  • Reveal players by setting off fireworks with the flare gun. (7) - Reward: 20k XP
  • Emote in different matches. (7) - Reward: 20k XP
  • Receive gifts from NPCs. (7) - Reward: 20k XP

Once you've completed a certain number of birthday quests, you’ll also earn colorful, cosmetic rewards, just like every year. Here’s an overview:

Fortnite birthday quests
These are the rewards you can earn. | © Epic Games
Birthday QuestReward
Complete 1 birthday questSpray

Complete 3 birthday quests

Harvesting Tool
Complete 5 birthday questsBack Bling

And that’s it. We also wish Fortnite Battle Royale a happy birthday!

Alisa Eiber

Alisa is not only Fortnite Lead at EarlyGame but also streams passionately on Twitch. Here she plays games like Fortnite and Valorant together with her community on a daily basis and therefore always knows what's going on....

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