Fortnite | Event List - Challenges & Updates

Stay updated on the latest events in Fornite! Check out this guide to know all about the current and previous events in the game!

Featured Fortnite Event Guides

2019 Birthday	Final Showdown	14 Days Of Summer
Horde Rush	Fortnite x Michael Jordan	Wick's Bounty

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Fortnite Events - Overview

Season 9 Events

2019 Birthday | Final Showdown
14 Days of Summer | Horde Rush |

Previous Season Events

What are Events in Fortnite?

Special Events Available for a Limited Time

Events in Fortnite bring something new into the game and are only available for a set amount of time. This includes new challenges, cosmetics, items, and even LTMs catering to the event's theme.

Includes Set of Challenges with Exclusive Rewards

What makes the events even more exciting are the inclusion of new challenges and rewards in the game! Unlike Battle Pass challenges, they're available for everyone to do, but are limited to the event's duration.

Celebrate Fortnite's 2nd Birthday!

Duration	July 25 - July 31, 2019

It's been two years since the release of Fortnite and we expect a celebration! Similar to last year, we will be getting an event and a set of challenges to celebrate the occasion.

Check Out 2019 Birthday Event!

Final Showdown Event

On July 20, 2019, 6PM UTC, One-time event of Season 9, called Showdown event aka Robot vs Monster was held. It was for about 5mins and it's worth watching what happened.

Check Out Final Showdown Full Video!

14 Days of Summer Event

Duration	June 25, 2019 - July 15, 2019
Featured	Season 9

It's summer on the island and you've been invited to the biggest summer event in Fortnite! Join beach partiers, complete challenges, and wear the best summer outfits in the 14 Days of Summer Event.

Check Out the 14 Days of Summer Event Here

Earn Exclusive Rewards for Completing Challenges

Every day, a new challenge will be unlocked for players to complete. Each challenge has a summer-themed reward, including emotes, loading screens, and back blings.

Horde Rush Event

Duration	June 13, 2019 - TBC
Featured	Season 9

Fight off the Horde, complete challenges, and earn exclusive rewards in the new Horde Rush event! can you survive or will you be overrun?

Earn Exclusive Rewards by Complete Challenges

A series of challenges will be released centered on the aptly named Horde Rush LTM. Take on these challenges to receive exclusive rewards and XP!

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Challenges & Rewards

Horde Rush LTM

Droptown Drop - Fortnite x Michael Jordan Event

Release	May 22 - June 3, 2019
Featured	Season 9

The 3rd collaboration of Season 9 brings together Basketball and Battle Royale in an unexpected combination. It features an exclusive skin bundle and a Creative LTM.

Check Out the Fortnite x Michael Jordan Event Here

Collect the Back Board Back Bling and its Styles

Every day since the release of the Droptown Drop Event, a challenge has been released with their own rewards each. Complete all the challenges to get all of the Back Board Back Bling styles!

Check Out the Downtown Drop Challenges Here

Wick's Bounty - Fortnite x John Wick Event

Release	May 16 - 20, 2019
Featured	Season 9

It's time to prove where you stand with the High Table in the new Wick's Bounty Event. Complete challenges to get unique rewards befitting a master assassin.

Check Out the Wick's Bounty Event Here

Get an Exclusive Umbrella & Other Rewards

Come up on top of the Wick's Bounty LTM and be one of the few who can sport the One Shot Umbrella. Other rewards for the Wick's Bounty Challenges include the Boogeyman Wrap, Gold Coin Back Bling, and more!

Previous Season Events

Season 8

Fortnite x Avengers: Endgame Collaboration Event

Release	April 25, 2019 - May 6, 2019
Featured	Season 8

Suit up and get ready to do whatever it takes to take home that Victory Royale in the new Fortnite x Avengers Endgame event! The fights comes to the Battle Royale map and you've just been called to the fight.

Check Out the Fortnite x Avengers Event Here

Get the Avengers' Quinjet by Completing Challenges

The Endgame Challenges are a series of task that awards exclusive Avengers-themed items when cleared. Complete them all to get the exclusive Avenger's Quinjey glider!

Buccaneer's Bounty Event

Release	April 10 - 15, 2019
Featured	Season 8

Fresh Limited-Time Modes (LTM) will be available to play in the Buccaneer's Bounty event from . Players will be able to collect in-game rewards by completing free Challenges for the duration of the 5-day event.

Check Out the Buccanneer's Bounty Event Here

Fresh Pirate Loot Awaits!

Place your mark as a notorious pirate by completing the Buccaneer's Bounty Challenges! Each challenge will award a different reward so get to doing them before they clear out.

High Stakes Event

Release	Sept. 16, 2018 March 14 - 19, 2019
Featured	Season 5. Season 8

The biggest heist in Fortnite. The High Stakes event includes a new LTM, a set of challenges, and exclusive rewards.

Check Out the High Stakes Event Here

Exclusive Pickaxe Reward

The Crowbar Pickaxe is an exclusive Pickaxe that can only be unlocked by completing the High Stakes challenges. You can also take home your own Jewel Llama from the other challenges!

Check Out the All Pickaxe List Here

Season 7

Share the Love & Overtime Challenges

Release	Feb. 8 - Feb. 27, 2019
Featured	Season 7

Complete Overtime Challenges to get a chance to unlock a free Season 8 Battle Pass, new Skin styles, and Valentine's-themed items! The event was released in anticipation of the release of Season 8.

Check Out the Share the Love Event Here

Earn Free Battle Pass & Skin Styles from Overtime Challenges

A free Battle Pass awaits for players who complete Overtime Challenges! Rewards for the challenges also include different cosmetic items, including Skin Styles for some Season 8 Battle Pass Skins.

Check Out the Overtime Challenges Here

Fortnite x Marshmello Showtime Event

Release	January 31, 2018 - Feb 2, 2019
Featured	Season 7

The two-day event was launched in anticipation of DJ Marshmello's in-game show in Pleasant Park on Feb. 2, 2019! A set of challenges were released that gives Marshmello-themed rewards when completed.

Check Out the Marshmello Event Here

Get Marshmello-Themed Items from Challenges

Get your hands on some sweet Marshmello cosmetics items from completeing challenges. This includes the reactive Marshy Smasher Pickaxe, Keep it Mello Emote, and Mello Made It Right spray!

Ice Storm Event

Release	Feb. 19 - 25, 2019
Featured	Season 7

Dangerous forces had awakened in Fortnite, bringing with it the harsh cold and its deadly Ice Legion. This event had players hunting Ice Legion monsters to complete challenges!

Check Out the Ice Storm Event Here

Complete Challenges to Unlock an Exclusive Glider

Completing all 13 Ice Storm Challenges unlocked the exclusive "Winter's Thorn" Glider. The carriage can withstand even the coldness of the Ice Storm.

14 Days of Fortnite Holiday Event

Release	Dec. 19, 2018 - Jan 1, 2019 Jan. 4 - Jan. 15, 2019
Featured	Season 7

Celebrating the Holidays in Fortnite, the 14 Days of Fortnite brings a new challenge and LTM every day for the next 14 days! Each challenge has a unique reward to unlock.

Check Out 14 Days of Fortnite Event Here

Unlock a Unique Banner

Managing to clear all 14 challenges of the event will unlock a special banner. The Ribbon Banner Icon is exclusive to the event and cannot be earned anywhere else.

Season 6

Fortnitemares Halloween Event

Release	Oct. 24, 2018 - Nov. 4, 2018
Featured	Season 6

Dark forces are erupting from the ground. Sets of challenges are released at a time for players to complete in line with the appearance of Cube Monsters in the map.

Check Out the Fortnitemares Event Here