Fortnite, the immensely popular battle royale game, celebrated its seventh birthday event in 2024, marking over seven years of success and growth since its official launch on July 21, 2017. Despite being a few months late to the actual birthday date, players and fans alike joined in the festivities by indulging in cake, setting off fireworks, and collecting special rewards through completing quests.
Quests and Rewards
During the Fortnite seventh Birthday event, players had the opportunity to complete six quests that ranged from simple tasks like wishing the bus driver a Happy Birthday to more challenging feats like using the flare gun to set off fireworks. By finishing at least five of the six tasks, players could earn three rewards. The quests included:
– Wish the bus driver a Happy Birthday (7)
– Throw Birthday Presents or open chests (7)
– Travel distance while airborne with balloons from Birthday Medallions (777)
– Eat slices of birthday cake (7)
– Release or pop balloons (7)
– Reveal players by setting off fireworks with the Flare Gun (7)
Completing the Quests
Many of the tasks were straightforward once players became familiar with the mechanics of the game. Wishing the bus driver a happy birthday simply required emoting while riding on the Battle Bus, while balloons and birthday cake could be found in ten specific areas around the map. However, finding flare guns and birthday presents was luck-based, as they appeared as floor and chest loot. The Birthday Medallion was a present reward, essential for completing multiple tasks.
Birthday Event Rewards
Players received various rewards for completing different numbers of quests during the birthday event. Completing one quest rewarded players with the Birthday Bud emote, while finishing three tasks granted the Cake Clobberer pickaxe. The grand prize, the Sprinkly Space Cake back bling, awaited those who completed five quests, allowing players to skip one task if needed. The difficulty of tasks varied for each player, with some finding the flare gun task particularly challenging due to luck factors.
The Fortnite seventh birthday event not only celebrated the game’s longevity but also rewarded players for their participation and dedication. With quests ranging from simple to more complex, players had the opportunity to engage with the game in various ways and earn exclusive rewards in the process. As Fortnite continues to evolve and grow, events like these provide a fun and rewarding experience for players of all skill levels.
