As Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 7 wraps up, Epic Games launches the Island Games—a creative event packed with fan-favorite modes and quests offering massive XP boosts and exclusive cosmetics like the Qwerty Axe harvesting tool.
Fortnite update 17.50 introduced the event alongside a new Fortnite Crew reactive skin, Ant-Man and Doja Cat emotes, and more. Officially announced on September 1 after data miner leaks, it's live now through September 8, delivering bonus XP and rewards.
Here's our expert breakdown of the Fortnite Island Games event, drawn from hands-on playtesting and official details.
What is the Fortnite Island Games Event?
Epic designed Island Games to supercharge your Season 7 Battle Pass progress. It spotlights top community-created modes with dedicated challenges for XP and cosmetics.
The event runs from September 1 to September 8, with new modes and quests unlocking progressively.
Featured Limited Time Modes include:
- RUMBLE RED VS BLUE – Hone your skills in this fast-paced, casual brawl. Earn gold from eliminations to upgrade weapons. Infinite respawns and strong spawns keep the action nonstop. Built by BOYKAARO.
- PRISON ESCAPE – Busted? Outsmart your confines, load the area, and battle guards for freedom. Guards vs. prisoners—who escapes first? Built by ECHO.
- FINEST’S REALISTIC (2V2) – Team up for eight realistic 2v2 rounds across BR POIs. Pick from a loadout selector for your ideal weapons. Built by FINESTYT.
- WILD LANDS – Survive and thrive in this expansive open-world adventure. Adapt, fight, and hone your skills. Built by TONYQUEST.
- RED VS LAVA BLUE – Battle with your squad in a lava-filled arena for top damage scores. Collect coins from elims or the center to upgrade gear and dominate. Built by PRETTYBOY.
Fortnite Island Games Quests and Rewards
Jump into these modes to tackle 13 quests for XP windfalls. Stack completions to snag cosmetics like the Wavebreaker Wrap and Qwerty Axe.
All Island Games Challenges and Rewards:
- Complete Island Games Quests (5) – Rising Emoticon
- Complete Island Games Quests (7) – Wavebreaker Wrap
- Complete Island Games Quests (9) – Qwerty Axe Harvesting Tool
- Deal damage with shotguns or sniper rifles in Red vs Blue Rumble (5500) – 20,000 XP
- Buy legendary weapons from vending machines in Red vs Blue Rumble (6) – 30,000 XP
- Get eliminations in Red vs Blue Rumble (50) – Sloppy Spray
- Buy weapons of epic rarity or higher in Prison Breakout (5) – 20,000 XP
- Get eliminations in Prison Breakout (25) – 20,000 XP
- Deal damage inside a "Prevailing" Sedan in Prison Breakout (1500) – 30,000 XP
- Help teammate with kills in Finest 2v2 (750) – 20,000 XP
- Deal damage from above in Finest 2v2 (2500) – Beach Ball Banner Icon
- Deal damage with SMGs or Pistols in Red vs Blue Lava (5000) – 20,000 XP
- Destroy enemy structures in Red vs Blue Lava (200) – 30,000 XP
- Hunt wildlife in Wildlands Survival (30) – 30,000 XP
- Search containers, coolers, refrigerators or tolls in Wildlands Survival (25) – 30,000 XP
- Catch Zero Point Fish or Vendetta Floppers while fishing in Wildlands Survival (10) – Starfish Banner Icon
Stay ahead with our guides on the Best Friendzy system and Week 13 quests.
Source: Epic Games
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