Fortnite is officially turning eight, and Epic Games is marking the milestone with another birthday celebration packed with quests, rewards, and limited-time loot. Among the highlights of the 2025 anniversary event are Birthday Cakes and Birthday Presents, two iconic items that return each year to keep the party alive. Knowing where to find them quickly is essential if you want to complete quests and unlock free cosmetics before the event wraps up.
Event Overview
The 8th Anniversary event runs until September 30, 2025, at 9 AM ET. During this time, the island is decorated with party balloons, cakes, and festive details. Players can participate in quests tied to these items, earning XP and unlocking free cosmetics such as the You’re 8 Spray, 8th Anniversary Pickaxe, and Slurpfinity Cake Back Bling.
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Where to Find Birthday Cake
Large birthday cakes can be found at named locations and certain landmarks across the map. Each cake is surrounded by eight glowing slices. Eating these slices restores 10 HP and 10 Shield each, though you’ll need to be missing health or shields to consume them.
Here are confirmed Birthday Cake locations in Chapter 6 Season 4:
- Supernova Academy – southwestern corner of the central area.
- Smash ‘N Grab – inside the jewelry store northeast of Supernova Academy.
- O.X.R. HQ – northeastern corner of the complex.
- Foxy Floodgate – northern section of the landmark.
- Burd Gas Station – north of Foxy Floodgate, cake is on the west side.
- Outlaw Oasis – northern sandy area.
- Canyon Crossing – south side, between two buildings.
- Dystopia City – grassy patch in the northwest corner.
- Tennis Courts – northwest of Kappa Kappa Factory.
- Demon’s Debris – southwestern corner of the landmark.
Tip: If you’re completing quests like Dance by a Birthday Cake or Eat slices of Birthday Cake, avoid POIs directly on the Battle Bus path. Quieter locations make it easier to interact with cakes without constant third-party fights.
Where to Find Birthday Presents
Birthday Presents are Legendary-rarity loot, making them harder to track down than cakes. Unlike cakes, they don’t spawn in fixed spots. Instead, they appear through several sources:
- Floor Loot – scattered on the ground across POIs and landmarks.
- Loot Chests – chain chest routes in loot-dense areas for more chances.
- Supply Drops – marked by blue beams; Presents are part of their loot pool.
When thrown, a Present creates a large gift-wrapped box with 450 health. Break inside to reveal high-rarity weapons, ammo, or event items. You can also drop the Present at your feet to spawn inside the box immediately—though you’ll need to pickaxe your way out.
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Since Presents are RNG-based, maximize your chances by landing at loot-dense locations such as Supernova Academy, Dystopia City, or classic OG map zones like Salty Springs when they appear in rotations.
All Quests and Rewards in the Birthday Event
Several birthday quests are tied directly to Cakes and Presents. Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Dance by a Birthday Cake at a named location.
- Eat slices of Birthday Cake (8 total).
- Throw Birthday Presents (3 total).
Completing these and other event tasks contributes XP toward level-based rewards:
| Reward | Requirement |
|---|---|
| You’re 8 Spray | Earn 2 levels |
| 8th Anniversary Pickaxe | Earn 4 levels |
| Slurpfinity Cake Back Bling | Earn 6 levels |
Quick Tips for the Anniversary Celebration
- Always carry some Presents as soon as you find them—quests require throwing them, not hoarding.
- Drop into lesser-known POIs for easier access to Birthday Cake slices before they’re gone.
- If your health and shields are full, take damage before trying to eat cake slices to ensure quest progress.
- Keep an eye out for supply drops mid-match; they can shortcut your hunt for Presents.
The Fortnite 8th Anniversary event won’t last long, so make sure to grab your cake, toss those Presents, and collect every free cosmetic before September 30.
