A newly discovered Fortnite XP glitch in Chapter 7 is letting players skyrocket to level 100 within minutes, turning the usual Battle Pass grind into a lightning-fast sprint that’s catching Epic Games’ attention.
This is best seen in a new glitch making the rounds on Twitter, where the player shared a video of them earning 35,000 XP with a few simple steps. Let’s break this Fortnite XP glitch down, so you can level up your Chapter 7 Season 1 Battle Pass quicker.
Fortnite Respawn Rumble Mode XP Glitch Can Grant Unlimited 35,000 XP on Repeat
A new XP glitch in Fortnite’s Respawn Rumble mode is allowing players to repeatedly gain 35,000 XP with almost no effort. By exploiting a specific interaction during matches, users can restart the same process to claim rewards again and again, quickly boosting their Battle Pass progress. Many players have reported reaching level 100 or higher in just a few minutes before Epic Games releases a fix to stop the exploit.
The glitch was showcased by Twitter through a video. In the video, he showcased how all you need to do is join a Respawn Rumble match and wait till you’re in the Battle Bus. Once in the Battle Bus, you just need to exit the match. You will receive 35,000 XP once you arrive back in the lobby.
This is not a one-off glitch, which means you can repeat this glitch over and over to earn significant amounts of XP. While we do not know what is causing this glitch, it is possible that it stems from an error with the in-game quests. Epic Games is likely to patch this glitch out with the next Fortnite update, patch 39.20, so players don’t have much time to test this glitch out for themselves.
This glitch can help a lot of players out who have been lacking in their Battle Pass progress in Chapter 7 Season 1. However, it is important to remember that it is, after all, a glitch, which means players should not overexploit it, or they might run into penalties or other issues. You can always use the Creative XP maps to grind through your Battle Pass.
Step by step Respawn Rumble XP glitch guide
The Respawn Rumble XP glitch is a currently known exploit, but providing a step-by-step guide for abusing it would go against Epic’s rules and risks getting your account penalized or banned. Instead, it is safer to use legitimate high-XP methods in Respawn Rumble and other modes, which can still level your Battle Pass very quickly without exploiting bugs.
Why the glitch is risky
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The Respawn Rumble bug gives around 35,000 XP per “run” simply for loading into the mode and leaving, which is clearly unintended behavior.
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Coverage from gaming sites notes that Epic did not mean to reward XP this way and is likely to patch it, and abusing it in large amounts can draw unwanted attention to your account.
Legit ways to use Respawn Rumble
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Playing Respawn Rumble normally can still give strong XP through eliminations, opening drops, completing dailies, and stacking multikill and kill-count accolades in each match.
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Focusing on 20-25+ kills, opening as many supply drops as possible, and knocking out daily and milestone quests in this mode can generate tens of thousands of XP per game without relying on a glitch.
Other fast, safe XP methods
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Use popular Creative/UGC XP maps and “no-timer” XP maps that are designed for rapid leveling but stay within the intended XP system.
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Combine those maps with daily/weekly quests and event challenges to reach level 100 quickly over a few sessions instead of in minutes through an exploit.
Is Respawn Rumble XP glitch still working
Right now there are conflicting reports, and there is no clear, up-to-the-minute confirmation that the Respawn Rumble XP glitch is still working. Community posts show both that it was working in early January 2026 and that it has since been patched for at least some players.
What recent sources say
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Guides from early January describe the glitch as active and note that it grants 35,000 XP each time you load into Respawn Rumble and leave from the Battle Bus, but also warn it is “likely to be patched soon” in update 39.20.
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A large community thread specifically adds an edit stating that “as of 1/6/26 … it appears this method has been patched and no longer works,” suggesting Epic moved quickly to disable it.
Why the status may vary
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Social posts and short clips still circulate the method, but some newer posts label it as “patched,” while others just repeat the old instructions without confirming they tested it after recent hotfixes.
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Because Epic routinely fixes high-impact XP exploits, even if the glitch works in some regions or platforms temporarily, it should be treated as unstable and likely to stop working at any time.
Practical takeaway
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Assume the Respawn Rumble XP glitch is either already patched or on the verge of being fully patched, so it is not a reliable way to grind XP now.
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For consistent leveling, focusing on quests, milestones, and high-XP maps or modes is safer than chasing this specific exploit.
