- Birthday Presents return in Fortnite's 8th anniversary event, but are only available in OG mode.
- Players can find them as chest loot, ground loot, or in supply crates, along with unvaulted Balloons.
- Both items are required for special quests that grant free Fortnite Birthday rewards until September 30, 2025.
Who does not love presents, right? Especially when it is Fortnite’s 8th birthday. And on this occasion, the Battle Royale game has unvaulted the iconic Birthday Presents. These presents are crucial to complete the anniversary quests to unlock free rewards. So, in this guide, learn how to find the Birthday Presents in Fortnite.
How to Find Birthday Presents in Fortnite (2025)
Birthday Presents are back in Fortnite as Legendary-tier loot to celebrate the game’s eighth anniversary. Unlike the previous years, you can only find the Birthday Presents in the OG mode. They appear as glowing purple boxes on the ground as floor loot, supply crates, or inside regular chests, standing out clearly from other items.
Finding Birthday Presents requires some searching since they only spawn as supply crate look, chest loot, or ground loot. Your best chance is to open as many chests as possible at densely packed named locations like Salty Springs or Greasy Groves.
These areas contain a high concentration of treasure chests, making them reliable spots to scavenge for Legendary items. While Birthday Presents aren’t guaranteed, persistence pays off, and you can often stumble across one during normal looting if you cover enough ground.
Apart from the present box, the balloons are also unvaulted in Fortnite. They are also one of the important parts of the reward quests. Luckily, you can find the Balloons in Fortnite in the Floor Loot, Chests, Presents, Supply Drops, and Vending Machines.
How to Use Birthday Presents in Fortnite
Once picked up, these presents act as special utility items rather than weapons, allowing you to throw them on the floor and spawn a massive gift box. Using a Birthday Present works much like throwing a Port-a-Bunker. Aim and toss it, then watch as it transforms into a giant box surrounded by four thick cardboard walls.
If you drop one under your feet, you’ll even end up inside it, where you can instantly claim loot such as a Birthday Medallion and an Epic or Legendary-grade weapon. Since throwing presents and collecting Birthday Medallions are tied to special event quests, finding even one or two during a match can help you clear multiple challenges at once. On the other hand, the balloon works like a glider and helps you go further in the air when used.
As you must use the presents to complete Birthday quests in Fortnite, finding them is more important. So, make sure you are looking for both the Birthday Presents, whether it is the box or the balloons. The Fortnite Birthday events will run until September 30, 2025.
That ends our guide to finding the Birthday Presents in Fortnite. Which present are you using first to complete the quest? Do tell us in the comments.
