Epic Games is always looking for recruits to drop onto the Fortnite island and expand one of this generation's most popular free-to-play games -- their newest program might be the incentive prospective players need. Fortnite's Refer-a-Friend Program has recently begun, and like most of Fortnite's initiatives, it offers new in-game cosmetics and rewards for players old and new. This time around, the outfit "Rainbow Racer" is up for grabs, along with her loading screen, glider, pickaxe and weapon wrap. Offering rewards in the form of cosmetics is nothing new for Fortnite as Epic Games continues to reward and delight their player base with free items and events.
However, unlike Fortnite's missions that list the requirements for players to accomplish in-game, the Refer-a-Friend Program is more akin to their previous Reboot-a-Friend Program. Players must do a little bit of leg-work outside the game, sign-up online and find a friend who meets the criteria dictated by the program. Never fear; here is the breakdown and the requirements for getting in on the latest free Fortnite cosmetics.
To get started, head on over to Fortnite's Refer-a-Friend website and log in with an Epic Games account. Then add a friend on the website who meets the Refer-a-Friend requirements. To meet the criteria, the friend added must have played less than 120 minutes of a core Fortnite Battle Royale game mode (i.e., Solo, Duos, Trios, or Squads) in the last 30 days or be a new player. Players can find a new friend, a friend who has fallen off of the game and even just someone willing to give it another try; alternatively, you could bring in a new friend with a new Epic Games account. It is hard to recommend the latter, as it will make the remaining tasks difficult to complete, but it is a viable alternative. Accomplishing this will auto-complete the first task (to add a Fortnite friend via the website), earning players a new loading screen. It is possible to add up to five friends at a time, which will help them also gain rewards as players complete tasks together.
After adding a friend, complete tasks listed on the website together to earn Rainbow Racer's cosmetics. These tasks include playing a game together, placing in the Top 10 three times together and eliminating ten enemies together. Completing the last task earns both players the Rainbow Racer outfit, but it is also the most time-consuming. Both players must gain 60 account levels from where they each started when they signed up for the program to complete the final task. It is important to know that account levels and Battle Pass levels are separate systems; account levels are cumulative over multiple seasons, while the Battle Pass resets when a new season starts.
The fastest way to level up will be to play with a friend and complete in-game missions quickly. It's also worth noting that tasks have to be completed in the core Battle Royale modes (i.e., Duos, Trios or Squads) and have to be satisfied with a friend registered on the Refer-a-Friend website. With the Halloween event Fortnitemares in full swing, there are currently many ways to earn experience in Fortnite, including punch cards and XP supercharge weekends, so now is the time to drop in on the island and get some exclusive rewards.
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