Overview
Go wild with summer chill vibes and float into Fortnite’s Summer Escape, running from July 4 at 9 AM ET to July 18, 2023, at 9 AM ET.
Sunswoon Lagoon
Sunswoon Lagoon[]
The center of the party goes down at Sunswoon Lagoon. This celebration location will close up shop when Summer Escape ends, so don’t be late!
Fight The Heat With Tasty Treats
Fight The Heat With Tasty Treats[]
Hope you've built up an appetite. Summer items like the Frozen IceCream Cone and Lil Whip’s Special Serve make their return for the duration of Sumer Escape.
Also, get ready to celebrate the summer: the Firework Flare Gun is taking the place of the Flare Gun during Summer Escape.
Summer Escape Quests
Summer Escape Quests[]
Enjoy the summer atmosphere and earn rewards by completing The Quench Quests, Lagoon Party Quests, and Make an Entrance Quests.
The Quench Quests
Progressively become available July 4 - July 7.
Everyone likes to enjoy a refreshing beverage, and Purradise Meowscles is no exception. Become his taste tester and concoct a tropical drink that he would enjoy while lazing the summer away.
Rewards for The Quench Quests:
- XP
- Nanners Wrap
Lagoon Party Quests
Progressively become available July 8 - July 11.
What’s a party without good food? Find the perfect meal for the potluck and be the talk of the Island.
Rewards for Quench Quests:
Make an Enterance Quests
Progressively become available July 12 - July 16.
You could always pull up to the party like normal, or you can do it with style. Make an entrance that nobody will forget!
Rewards for Make an Entrance Quests:
You’ll earn XP by completing individual Summer Escape Quests. For completing certain amounts of Summer Escape Quests, you’ll unlock new items for your Locker:
- Complete 14 Summer Escape Quests: Wild Fronds Back Bling
- Complete 18 Summer Escape Quests: Bugsy Glider
- Complete 24 Summer Escape Quests: Toasted Coconut Emote and the Lagoon Escape Loading Screen
Completing these specific Summer Escape Quests will unlock even more items for your Locker:
- Destroy 10 stones: Artifact Axe Pickaxe (Quest available July 11 at 9 AM ET)
- Mantle within 30 seconds of busting through a door: Starry Sea Wrap (Quest available July 12 at 9 AM ET)
Summer Showdown Islands
Summer Showdown Islands[]
Looking for a wild time outside the party? Get active in the Summer Showdown islands! From July 4 at 9 AM ET until July 18 at 9 AM ET, you’ll find the Summer Showdown row in Discover, featuring selected islands from the Summer Showdown callout. These creator-made islands are all about teamwork and taking down all who oppose you. If you want a more vigorous summer experience, these islands are for you!
Fortnite Crew Benefit: Nanner Buddy Back Bling
Fortnite Crew Benefit: Nanner Buddy Back Bling[]
All Fortnite Crew subscribers who log into Fortnite anytime during Summer Escape (July 4 at 9 AM ET to July 18 at 9 AM ET) will receive a bonus benefit: the Nanner Buddy Back Bling, inspired by a concept from community member D3nni. This Back Bling also has a Tropical Style.
All active Fortnite Crew subscribers will be granted the Nanner Buddy Back Bling immediately after logging in during Summer Escape.
New Summer Outfits
New Summer Outfits[]
What’s a party without people? During Summer Escape, new and returning summer Outfits will be coming to the Item Shop, including Opal and Chaos Explorer:
And speaking of summery style, the Purradise Meowscles Outfit will become available to unlock in the Battle Royale Chapter 4 Season 3 Battle Pass starting July 6 at 9 AM ET! Purradise Meowscles will remain available to unlock until the end of Chapter 4 Season 3.
Chill out and cool down in Fortnite’s Summer Escape 🍦