When is Fortnite’s birthday? 2024 event countdown

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As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I can hardly believe that Fortnite has already reached its seventh birthday! It seems like just yesterday I was diving headfirst into the Battle Royale craze and getting my dance on at the Victory Rally. Now, here we are, seven years later, still going strong with a new event to celebrate this gaming milestone.

What’s coming in the Fortnite 7th Birthday event and when does it start?

It’s been seven years since the phenomenon of Fortnite swept across the globe, and we’re almost at the point for its 2024 birthday bash! Every year, Epic Games organizes an exciting in-game party filled with challenges and exclusive cosmetic rewards. Get ready to enjoy the festivities with a Marvel setting – here’s your guide to Fortnite’s seventh anniversary event!

When is Fortnite’s birthday? Event countdown

As a dedicated Fortnite gamer, I can’t help but feel the excitement building up as we approach the anniversary of our favorite game! It’s been a fantastic ride ever since its official launch on September 26, 2017 – that’s right, it’s going to be seven years old in just four days!

It’s anticipated that the Fortnite 2024 birthday event might start on a Tuesday since updates and hotfixes typically go live on that day. However, Epic Games hasn’t officially confirmed the date yet. Also, do note that this birthday celebration will be temporary and won’t last forever.

What can I expect during the birthday event? Quests and rewards

Starting from the 2024 birthday event, you’ll find a special questline celebrating Fortnite’s seventh anniversary with some exclusive cosmetics up for grabs. According to numerous leaks, these space-themed items consist of a Back Bling, Pickaxe, and Spray that players can acquire by accomplishing various tasks.

In terms of gameplay, it has been confirmed by Fortnite leaker iFireMonkey that Epic Games plans to introduce a Medallion tied to birthdays, which will release balloons when players jump. Moreover, Epic Games intends to reintroduce traditional gifts such as presents, cake slices, Balloons, and Flare Guns to enhance the festive spirit in the game.

Here is a complete list of the 2024 Fortnite birthday challenges and how to unlock the cosmetics:

Birthday Quests (all grant 20,000 XP)

  • Wish the bus driver a Happy Birthday (0/7)
  • Throw Birthday Presents or open chests (0/7)
  • Travel distance while airborne with balloons from Birthday Medallions (0/777)
  • Eat slices of birthday cake (0/7)
  • Release or pop balloons (0/7)
  • Reveal players by setting off fireworks with the Flare Gun (0/7)
  • Emote in different matches (0/7)
  • Receive gifts from NPCs (0/7)

Birthday Rewards

  • Birthday Bud Spray – Complete one Quest
  • Cake Clobberer Pickaxe – Complete three Quests
  • Sprinkly Space Cake Back Bling – Complete five Quests

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2024-09-23 16:43