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Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1: IO Chest Locations and How to Search Them for Weekly Challenges

As seasoned Fortnite veterans with extensive experience across chapters, we've mastered the game's evolving challenges. Epic Games keeps Battle Royale fresh with weekly quests, and this guide covers the 'Search an IO Chest' task from Chapter 3 Season 1—helping you rack up XP effortlessly.

To complete it, locate an IO Chest, open it, and grab the loot. These high-value chests, introduced in Chapter 2 Season 7, spawn at key spots and offer top-tier gear to dominate matches.

Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1: IO Chest Locations and How to Search Them for Weekly Challenges

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How to Search a Fortnite IO Chest

Search a Seven or IO Chest (1)

Weekly challenges drop every Thursday, rewarding XP for simple objectives. IO Supply Chests tie into The Seven's outposts and contain premium weapons.

Prime locations include:

  • Secret Cave
  • Mole Teams
  • Pawnbroker

Typical loot pool:

WeaponTypeRarities
Marksman Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper RifleSniper RifleUncommon
Epic
Legendary
Striker ShotgunShotgunUncommon
Epic
Legendary
Stinger SMGSubmachine GunUncommon
Epic
Legendary

These chests link to Fortnite's Seven Outposts. Other weekly challenges:

  • Survive on top of windmills at Windbreakers for 30 seconds
  • Find a Seven or IO Chest (1)
  • Reach 65 speed in a vehicle at Chonker's Speedway or Behemoth Bridge (1)
  • Hide in a dumpster at Tilted Towers and the Daily Bugle (2)
  • Decorate Shell or High Water and Happy Campers with Flamingo ornaments (5)
  • Deal 75 damage to opponents in Covert Cavern or Sanctuary
  • Dance at the top of a Klombo (1)
Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1: IO Chest Locations and How to Search Them for Weekly Challenges

Challenges are optional but perfect for free XP and rewards. Complete them in any order—most are straightforward, though some spots like IO Chests require scouting.

Also read: Red vs. Blue, Creative Challenges, and Crossover Events in Fortnite