I dropped into a Teams of 8 match and felt the island tilt—voices in my squad already plotting. I watched a teammate emote next to a downed building and realized the event was shorter than it felt. You and I both know when Fortnite hands out time-limited XP, hesitation costs progress.
All Fortnite Lantern Fest 2026 Quests and Rewards
Observation: Midnight server logs and chat threads lit up the moment Lantern Fest went live.
I’ve tracked seasonal Fortnite events long enough to see patterns: Epic Games hits the calendar, players swarm, and XP spikes feed Battle Pass momentum. Lantern Fest 2026 folds Ramadan themes into the Reload mode (the same update that added the Teams of 8 in the Fortnite 39.50 patch). You’ll get lots of XP, a Ramadan spray and an emoticon if you grind the short quest list.
How the Lantern Fest quests plug into Reload (Teams of 8)
Observation: Friends who usually avoid Duos started queueing Teams of 8 within an hour.
You’ll play in the Reload mode’s Teams of 8, introduced with the Fortnite 39.50 update. Each Lantern Fest quest you finish awards 10,000 XP; there are 12 stackable quests for a total of 120,000 XP. That XP can move your Chapter 7 Season 1 Battle Pass tiers fast—especially with Season 2 approaching.
Complete list: Lantern Fest 2026 Teams of 8 quests and rewards
Observation: I opened my quest log and the list was mercifully small and focused.
Below are the specific goals Epic Games set for the event. Finish them in Teams of 8 while playing Reload to claim XP and the Ramadan cosmetics.
- Eliminate players (45) — 10,000 XP
- Damage players with SMGs or pistols (450) — 10,000 XP
- Damage players with assault rifles or shotguns (500) — 10,000 XP
- Emote near a teammate (2) — 10,000 XP
- Damage players beyond 15 meters (500) — 10,000 XP
- Land at Named Locations in different matches (5) — 10,000 XP
- Build or destroy structures (45) — 10,000 XP
- Revive teammates (5) — 10,000 XP
- Earn a Victory Royale (1) — 10,000 XP
- Crack players’ shields (15) — 10,000 XP
- Restore health or gain shields (25) — 10,000 XP
- Land at Named Locations in a single match (3) — 10,000 XP
- Complete Lantern Fest: Teams of 8 Quests (3) — Bring It! Spray
- Complete Lantern Fest: Teams of 8 Quests (8) — Love the Game Emoticon
When is the last date to get the free Fortnite Lantern Fest 2026 rewards?
Observation: Limited windows drive players to schedule play sessions like appointments.
The event runs from February 19, 2026, 9:00 AM ET through February 25, 2026, 9:00 AM ET. After that cut-off, the Lantern Fest quests vanish and the XP and cosmetics tied to them are no longer available.
Do the Fortnite Lantern Fest 2026 rewards include a free skin?
Observation: Players always scan event pages for a free skin because that feels like the highest-value item.
No free outfit is part of these Lantern Fest quests. That said, Epic Games is giving players a chance to earn the Aaliyah skin for free through the Fortnite Reload Lantern Fest Duos Cup on March 3, 2026—a separate competitive offering tied to the same seasonal theme.
How much XP can I earn from Fortnite Reload Lantern Fest 2026?
Observation: I’ve seen players track every XP source to hit Battle Pass goals before a new season lands.
Complete all 12 Lanterm Fest quests and you’ll walk away with 120,000 XP. Each quest is worth 10,000 XP, which makes the math simple if you’re planning how many matches you’ll need.
Quick strategy: what I do to clear these quests fast
Observation: The best queues are the ones where teammates communicate in the first few seconds of a match.
I behave like a focus tool during these short events: land with intent, grab an SMG or AR depending on the quest, and prioritize revives and structure work where the counting goals exist. Treat the victory quest as a bonus—get comfortable farming eliminations and damage first, then hunt the Royale.
The Lantern Fest is a tinderbox of XP; if you concentrate your matches, the rewards stack faster than you expect.
Why this matters to your Chapter 7 Season 1 progress
Observation: I logged my Battle Pass gains after events and the pattern was clear—events accelerate rank movement.
If you’re chasing Battle Pass tiers before Season 2, these 120,000 XP are real progress. Epic Games designs these short windows to nudge players back into modes like Reload, and the Teams of 8 format rewards cooperative play. If you use the time wisely, you’ll save hours later—plus you’ll have the Ramadan spray and emoticon as small trophies.
Tools, platforms, and players to watch
Observation: Patch notes, Twitter/X feeds, and Epic’s in-game news tab are where details surface first.
Follow Epic Games’ official channels and Fortnite’s in-game news for live updates. Streamers and competitive players often post quick guides on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube the moment challenges go live—watch a few short clips and you’ll spot efficient routes to the named locations and optimal weapon combos for damage counts.
Two closing notes: these quests are quick to understand and faster to finish if you bring teammates who will trade kills and revives. The event feels small, but it pays off in XP and momentum, and that matters when seasons change.
Are you going to sprint through the Lantern Fest quests this week or wait for the Duos Cup on March 3, 2026 to chase the Aaliyah skin?