Fortnite High Stakes event rewards explained
What the High Stakes event and LTM mode Getaway involves.
The Fortnite High Stakes introduces a bonus set of Challenges and a new mode.
Completing it will give you additional XP to help go towards your many Season 5 Battle Pass, as well as other rewards. Note you'll need to be a Battle Pass holder in order to undertake this challenge.
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Fortnite High Stakes event rewards
The High Stakes event is similar to the recent Fortnite Birthday event, introducing new Challenges and associated rewards. This time, however, it's around a new mode - Getaway.
The High Stakes and Getaway event rewards are:
- Play Matches of the Getaway (10 total, 5,000 XP)
- Deal damage to jewel carrying opponents (500 total, 'High Stakes' Spray)
- Pick up a jewel in different matches of Getaway (5 total, 'High Stakes' contrail)
Completing all three of the above challenges will reward you with the 'Crowbar' Pickaxe.
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What is in the High Stakes update?
The Fortnite High Stakes update involves the following:
- Limited Time Mode 'Getaway' and the above associated Challenges
- A new 'Wild Card' outfit available to purchase from the store, with four masks to choose from:
- A new 'Grapping Hook' item, allowing you to scale high platforms to get the drop on your adversaries. It's unknown whether it'll be available in all modes, or just 'Getaway'. Here's a closer look of how it works:
Plenty to look forward to, then, especially with Fortnite Season 6 just round the corner. The timing - one month on from the Fortnite Birthday challenges - suggests these bonus events could be a regular part of the game. We'll see if that's the case in early October!