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Fortnite’s birthday celebration has begun. The game is commemorating its seventh birthday with a new limited-time event in the version 31.20 hotfix.
The event features three new cosmetic items, including a spray, back bling, and a pickaxe.
Players will also be able to use three new party-themed weapons and utilities, including a new Fortnite Birthday Cake when playing Battle Royale modes.
Key Takeaways
- Fortnite celebrates its seventh birthday.
- The event will run from September 24 to October 1, 2024.
- The event features three Birthday Quests where players can unlock rewards.
- Players can earn a new Back Bling, a new pickaxe, and a new spray.
- Players can discover two new party-themed loot to fight in Battle Royale.
Fortnite Birthday Event 2024 Event Time
Fortnite’s seventh birthday celebration will be released as part of the V31.20 hotfix.
The Fortnite birthday event is live now (September 24) to October 1, 2024, at 2 AM ET.
Fortnite Birthday Event 2024 Quests
The Fortnite anniversary event will feature Birthday Quests that will be available until October 1, 2024.
The event will feature cosmetic items that are available to all players to unlock for free.
Birthday Quests are challenges that need to be completed by participating in Fortnite’s Battle Royale modes.
Each cosmetic item will need to be earned separately, with each item requiring a certain number of Birthday Quest completions to be unlocked.
Fortnite Birthday Event 2024 Rewards
Players can unlock three unique cosmetics after completing a certain number the Birthday Quests:
- Complete 1 Birthday Quest: Birthday Bud Spray
- Complete 3 Birthday Quests: Cake Clobberer Pickaxe
- Complete 5 Birthday Quests: Sprinkly Space Cake Back Bling
Fortnite Birthday Event 2024 Battle Bus & Items
Enter the Fortnite Battle Bus and drop down to outgun and outlive other players with a series of new birthday-themed loot to uncover and collect.
Birthday presents will make a return, which can be opened to receive a random assortment of loot and gear to use. These birthday presents will also include a chance to receive any of the two new birthday-themed items.
Birthday Firework Flare Gun
The firework flare gun is a single-shot projectile weapon that now comes with a birthday-themed wrap.
Flare guns are primarily used to reveal nearby enemies. Fire a shot into the air, and it will reveal all enemies within a 50-minute radius for up to 60 seconds so long as the projectile remains airborne.
Balloons
No Fortnite Birthday special would be complete without balloons, making a return for the duration of the event.
Balloons are one time use consumables that attach to the back of your character to increase jump height and slow your descent.
Opponents can pop the balloons, and you will lose the effect when all three are popped.
Birthday Cake
The Fortnite Birthday cake is a consumable making its return for the seventh anniversary event.
The cake is a one time use consumable that instantly restores a portion of health and shields.
Balloons and Birthday cakes will not be included in tournaments.
Birthday Medallion
A new medallion can be earned through opening birthday presents when playing the Fortnite Battle Royale modes.
This medallion replenishes balloons every time you jump for a maximum of three, allowing you to ascend to new heights and stick the landing.
The birthday medallion will not mark your location on the map like other medallions.
History of Fortnite Birthday Events
The Fortnite Birthday Event 2024 is the 7th total event. Here’s the full history you need to know:
- Fortnite’s first birthday: From July 24–August 7, 2018. The first birthday-themed event was launched.
- Fortnite’s second birthday: From July 25–July 31, 2019. The event would add additional features, including birthday presents and map decorations.
- Fortnite’s third birthday: From September 26–October 1, 2020. The first time the event was delayed, the Fortnite battle bus got a new birthday-themed makeover.
- Fortnite’s fourth birthday: From September 24–September 28, 2021. Challenges included eating birthday cake, throwing presents, and holding balloons.
- Fornite’s fifth birthday: From September 23–September 27, 2022. Cake themed cosmetics for back bling, emoticon, and pickaxe.
- Fortnite sixth birthday: From September 22–September 26, 2023. Continue the tradition of setting challenges for new cosmetics in a birthday-themed event.
The Bottom Line
New items and cosmetics are now available for a very limited time during the seventh Fortnite anniversary birthday event, which runs from today (September 24) until October 1, 2024.
It continues the tradition of bringing lighthearted fun that every player can get involved in by completing quests and looting new weapons and consumables. Players across all platforms can jump from the Fortnite battle bus into the celebration, for the party is only getting started.
