Sun-soaked quests, limited-time challenges, and exclusive loot await as Fortnite kicks off its Summer Road Trip event-packed with rewards that make every stop along the map worth the detour.
From holiday-themed winter events to spooky Halloween game modes, these events combine creative gameplay and social experiences to foster a sense of community among players. The prospect of new skins, emotes, and unique items motivates millions of players to join in on the event, eager to show off their achievements.
This year’s Fortnite Party Up Summer Road Trip event already has players excited for an adventure that brings free rewards and quests.
All Fortnite Summer Road Trip Event Rewards and How To Get Them
The Fortnite Summer Road Trip event offers exclusive rewards such as character skins, wraps, emotes, and back bling tied to specific themed challenges. Players can earn these by completing quest chains that involve visiting event locations, collecting items, winning matches, or assisting teammates in matches. Some rewards are granted instantly after finishing objectives, while others require milestone progress through weekly quest updates. Participating consistently during the event ensures access to every limited-time reward before the event concludes.
Fortnite Summer Road Trip event starts July 22 at 9 AM ET and wraps up August 7 at 2 AM ET. Every day from July 22 to July 28, a new Summer Road Trip Quest will be available for you and your party to complete. The Quests will alternate between:
- Earning a certain amount of XP in creator-made experiences in a party with friends.
- Earning a certain amount of XP in “By Epic” experiences in a party with friends.
It’s up to you which experiences you visit. In case you need reminding, a “By Epic” experience is a Fortnite experience published by Epic, while a “creator-made experience” is a Fortnite experience not published by Epic. The Summer Road Trip Quests will be completable until August 7 at 2 AM ET, so there’s plenty of time to rack up memories and XP milestones.
Here’s everything you can unlock and how during Party Up – Summer Road Trip:
- Complete 1 Summer Road Trip Quest: “The Zephyr Song” Jam Track by Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Complete 2 Summer Road Trip Quests: Appeeling Drive Spray
- Complete 3 Summer Road Trip Quests: Cool Sun Emoticon
- Complete 4 Summer Road Trip Quests: Sunset Vibes Wrap
- Complete 5 Summer Road Trip Quests: Sushi Scuba Spray
- Complete 6 Summer Road Trip Quests: The Quack Axe Pickaxe
- Complete 7 Summer Road Trip Quests: Jelly Jammin’ Spray
- Complete 8 Summer Road Trip Quests: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Bundle (Car Body Decals A Set of Wheels!)
- Special Quest! Favorite the creator of an experience (a.k.a. “island”): Rubber Ducky Banner Icon
In addition to the Car Body, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Bundle includes the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Wheels and these Decals:
- ZR1 Stripes Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Decal
- Sea Wolf Gray Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Decal
- Fish Farewell Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Decal
- ZR1 Circuit Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Decal
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Car Body, Decals, and Wheels are eligible for cross-game ownership with Rocket League and can also be earned by completing Rocket League’s Summer Road Trip , which grants you a free skin as well to be used in Fortnite.
How to complete today’s Summer Road Trip quest
Today’s Summer Road Trip quest requires earning a specific amount of XP (typically around 80,000 XP across five stages) while partying with friends, alternating daily between “By Epic” experiences (like Battle Royale or other Epic modes) and creator-made islands. Since the event launched in July 2025 and new quests dropped daily through July 28, no new quest is available in January 2026-all prior quests remain completable until the August 7 end date.
Check active quest
Access the Quests tab in Fortnite and look under “Summer Road Trip Quests” to see today’s specific XP goal (e.g., “Earn XP in creator-made experiences in a party”). Progress only counts in parties, not solo play.
Fast completion steps
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Party up with at least one friend via the lobby invite system.
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For “By Epic” days: Queue team modes like Duos, Trios, or Squads in Battle Royale/Zero Build for steady XP.
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For creator days: Join high-XP maps (codes like 4794-9705-9153 for Red vs. Blue or popular XP farms) via Discover > Islands.
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Combine with dailies (often 30,000+ XP each) and repeat matches until the chain completes-aim for 20,000-90,000 XP per session.
Pro tips
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Track progress live in the Quests menu; full chains unlock rewards like the Zephyr Song (1 quest) up to the Corvette ZR1 (8 quests).
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Avoid solo or glitch maps to prevent issues; stick to verified high-XP spots for efficiency.
Best Epic Made Maps for Summer Road Trip XP
Epic-made maps, such as those in Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, and Team Rumble playlists under the “By Epic” tab, provide reliable XP for Summer Road Trip quests when played in a party with friends. These maps alternate daily with creator-made islands during the event’s quest rotation (July 22-28, 2025), ensuring steady progress toward the 80,000+ XP chains without relying on third-party codes.
Top Epic Playlists
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Battle Royale Duos/Trios/Squads: High survival XP from eliminations and placements; ideal for 20,000-40,000 XP per match.
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Zero Build Squads: Similar to BR but faster pacing for quicker quest stages.
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Reload or Close Encounters: Objective-based modes with bonus XP from revives and captures.
Quick Strategy
Party up first, then queue these via the main lobby-XP only counts in groups, not solo. Combine with daily quests for 2-3x efficiency to hit the Corvette ZR1 reward.
