Fortnite’s Lantern Fest 2026 event adds a set of Reload‑only quests in the Lantern Fest: Teams of 8 mode that reward up to 100,000–120,000 XP and two free cosmetics: the Bring It! Spray and Love the Game Emoticon. You just need to play Reload between February 19 and February 25, 2026, complete simple objectives like eliminations, damage, revives, and landing at named locations, and your progress will tick up automatically.
| Quest objective (Reload: Teams of 8) | Requirement (approx.) | Reward |
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| Eliminate enemies | 45 eliminations | 10,000 XP |
| SMG/pistol damage | 450 damage | 10,000 XP |
| AR/shotgun damage | 500 damage | 10,000 XP |
| Damage beyond 15 meters | 500 damage | 10,000 XP |
| Emote near a teammate | 2 times | 10,000 XP |
| Land at named locations (different) | 5 matches | 10,000 XP |
| Land at named locations (single) | 3 locations in 1 match | 10,000 XP |
| Build or destroy structures | 45 structures | 10,000 XP |
| Revive teammates | 5 revives | 10,000 XP |
| Crack players’ shields | 15 shields | 10,000 XP |
| Restore health or gain shields | 25–250 health/shield gained | 10,000 XP |
| Earn a Victory Royale | 1 win | 10,000 XP |
All quests for these rewards are tied specifically to the Lantern Fest: Teams of 8 playlist added with Fortnite v39.50, not regular Battle Royale or Ranked Reload. Each quest gives 10,000 XP, and depending on your region you’ll see around 10–12 objectives live, which works out to roughly 100,000–120,000 XP plus the two free cosmetics once you hit the completion thresholds.
How to quickly unlock all Lantern Fest 2026 rewards
Here’s the short version of how to clear the Lantern Fest Reload quests and grab the free spray and emoticon.
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Open the Quests tab and look for the Lantern Fest or Reload section, then pin 1–2 quests so they show on your HUD.
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Queue specifically into Reload: Teams of 8 (the limited‑time Lantern Fest Reload playlist).
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In your first match, emote next to a teammate twice and focus on SMG/pistol and AR/shotgun damage to knock out the easy damage and emote quests.
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Keep landing at named locations, chasing mid‑range fights, and building or breaking structures as you rotate to progress the landing, damage, and structure quests.
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Prioritize team play: go for revives, crack enemy shields, and try to secure at least one Victory Royale while staying in Reload: Teams of 8 for the whole session.
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Once you’ve completed at least 3 quests you’ll unlock the Bring It! Spray, and at 8 completed quests you’ll unlock the Love the Game Emoticon, with each quest also granting 10,000 XP.
If you play a few focused sessions in Teams of 8, you can realistically finish the cosmetic milestones in an evening while also banking a big chunk of Battle Pass XP.
Lantern Fest 2026 dates, mode, and event overview
Lantern Fest 2026 celebrates Fortnite’s Middle East and North Africa community with a limited‑time focus on Reload, featuring the largest teams that mode has seen so far. From February 19 at 9 AM ET to February 25 at 9 AM ET, you can queue into Lantern Fest: Teams of 8 and work on special Reload quests that grant XP and exclusive cosmetics.
In this playlist, you queue with up to three friends and get matched into a full eight‑player team that fights other teams on the Reload map, with respawns and fast‑paced combat. The 8‑player variant is not available in Ranked Reload, so you don’t have to worry about losing ranked points while chasing your event quests.
All Lantern Fest Reload quests and XP rewards
Epic hasn’t published a single global quest list, but multiple verified breakdowns show that Lantern Fest Reload offers around 10–12 quests, each rewarding 10,000 XP. Some regions see slightly different totals, but the structure is the same: simple objectives that progress as you play Reload: Teams of 8.
The following objectives are consistently confirmed across event coverage and in‑game screenshots:
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Eliminate enemies (around 45 total) – 10,000 XP.
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Deal damage with SMGs or pistols (around 450 damage) – 10,000 XP.
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Deal damage with assault rifles or shotguns (around 500 damage) – 10,000 XP.
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Damage players beyond 15 meters (around 500 damage) – 10,000 XP.
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Emote near a teammate (2 times) – 10,000 XP.
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Land at named locations in different matches (5 matches) – 10,000 XP.
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Land at named locations in a single match (3 locations) – 10,000 XP.
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Build or destroy structures (around 45 structures) – 10,000 XP.
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Revive teammates (5 revives) – 10,000 XP.
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Crack players’ shields (15 shields) – 10,000 XP.
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Restore health or gain shields (25–250 points, depending on regional tuning) – 10,000 XP.
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Earn a Victory Royale (1 win) – 10,000 XP.
Because the event is live across multiple regions, some players report seeing 10 active quests (100,000 XP total) while others see up to 12 (120,000 XP total). That variance is normal for time‑limited Fortnite events, but the core structure and XP per quest are consistent.
Free Lantern Fest 2026 cosmetics and how they work
The headline rewards for Lantern Fest 2026 in Reload are the Bring It! Spray and Love the Game Emoticon, both themed around the event’s Ramadan celebration. You don’t need to finish every single quest to get them—just hit specific milestones in the total number of Lantern Fest Reload quests you’ve completed.
Here’s how the cosmetic unlocks break down:
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Bring It! Spray – Complete 3 Lantern Fest: Teams of 8 quests.
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Love the Game Emoticon – Complete 8 Lantern Fest: Teams of 8 quests.
The game tracks “Lantern Fest: Teams of 8” quest completions separately from your usual milestones, and once the tracker hits 3 or 8 completed quests you’ll see an on‑screen banner indicating the cosmetic reward. The items are then granted to your account and will show up in your locker after the match where you reached the requirement.
An easy route is to focus first on the low‑effort objectives—emoting near teammates, landing at named locations, and doing SMG/AR damage—which quickly gets you to three completed quests for the spray. From there, keep playing naturally in Reload: Teams of 8 and you’ll usually hit eight total completions just by chasing revives, shield breaks, and at least one win.
Tips to clear the Lantern Fest Reload quests fast
These quests are designed to complete themselves while you play, but a little focus can save you time.
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Stack objectives: pick drop spots that are named locations with plenty of buildings so you can land, build/break structures, and grab weapons for both close and mid‑range fights in one go.
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Lean into team play: revive teammates whenever you can and stick close enough to emote near them at the start of the match and after respawns.
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Mix weapon ranges: run an SMG or pistol plus an AR or shotgun so you progress multiple damage quests at once and naturally crack enemy shields during pushes.
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Aim for at least one Victory Royale: the win quest is only a single match requirement, and an 8‑player team gives you more room to clutch even if you have a bad early game.
