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Pull off the perfect heist in Fortnite's new High Stakes event

by: Zach -
More On: Fortnite

Fortnite has released their newest event, and it's chock full of fresh experiences and rewards. The event, called High Stakes, brings a host of new cosmetics centered around the heist theme. Some of the cosmetics can only be purchased from the store, but others can be earned by completing challenges in the new limited time mode.

The new limited time mode is called Getaway, and brings a whole new spin to battle royale. Players squad up and drop on the same island they know and love, but now there are four safes scattered around the map loaded into supply drops. It's up to your group to find a safe, get the llama jewel, and then make your way to a van to escape the island. Sounds easy enough, but of course you'll have to fight a whole host of enemy players on your way.

If you're looking to pick up some cool cosmetics (or just some XP), here are the challenges associated with the Getaway mode:

  • Play 10 matches of The Getaway LTM - Get 5,000 XP
  • Deal 500 damage to Jewel carrying opponents - Unlock the Suited Up Spray
  • Pick up a Jewel in 5 different matches of The Getaway LTM - Unlock the Cash Flow Contrail
  • Complete all 3 Challenges - Unlock the Crowbar Pickaxe

Personally, I think I'll find myself loading up Fortnite this weekend. I love to earn new cosmetics and this mode just sounds like a really good time, especially if you can get a group of friends together. Looking forward to see how it plays.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 - Cary, NC — Suit up… Fortnite's High Stakes event has begun! Play the new Getaway LTM, complete challenges to unlock free cosmetic rewards and bling out your squad with new store offerings.

Here’s the plan. Four safes have been loaded into supply drops scattered around the island, each carrying a large jewel. You and your crew must locate a safe, pick up the prize inside and get away with the goods while battling enemies. The first four teams to make their way to a van with a jewel and getaway win! Are you up for the job?

Escape with the goods and you can unlock even more rewards. Earn free cosmetics items in-game by completing the special High Stakes Challenges.

  • Play 10 matches of The Getaway LTM - Get 5,000 XP
  • Deal 500 damage to Jewel carrying opponents - Unlock the Suited Up Spray
  • Pick up a Jewel in 5 different matches of The Getaway LTM - Unlock the Cash Flow Contrail
  • Complete all 3 Challenges - Unlock the Crowbar Pickaxe