Fortnite 5th Birthday Celebration: Everything You Need To Know
Has it really been five years since Fortnite introduced its battle royale mode? It may be hard to believe, but yes--while it may seem like only a moment has passed, it really has been half a decade of enjoyment already. As such, Epic has decided to throw a 5th Birthday Celebration filled with fun activities, special quests, and even some birthday cake to eat! We've got everything you need to know about the festivities here.
The 5th Birthday Celebration will begin on September 23 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET and will run until September 27 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.
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Not only has the battle bus received a birthday makeover during the celebration, but you'll also be able to score some cool stuff on the ground, too. When exploring the map, you can find Birthday Present that you can open to receive high-tier loot and some birthday cake, which you can eat to restore your health.
Meanwhile, Balloons are making a comeback during the 5th Birthday Celebration, too. These fan-favorite items are a joy to use and allow you to jump higher and fall slower, and they eliminate fall damage while inflated. You can inflate up to three at one time, which will then cause you to float upwards until you let go or get shot out of the sky. Just be sure no enemy team pops you out of the sky like a carnival game.
You've got some quests to complete during the birthday celebration. Doing so will earn you three unique cosmetic items, which we've listed below.
In addition to all of the new stuff
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