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Fortniteis constantly evolving with each passing update, from all-new additions making their way to Battle Royale, regular gameplay updates, to even unique events that offer players their very own rewards. However, recently,Fortnitehas dived headfirst into bringing out unique modes for players to enjoy. WhileLEGO Fortnite Expeditionsand Reload are still immensely popular, each with its own dedicated player base, the latest craze seems to be all about Blitz Royale.
Blitz Royale is a high-octane mini-battle royale that only lasts five minutes, where players compete in Zero Build action withunique modifiers such as random Medallions, Boons, Mythics, and much more. The mode is fast-paced and a lot of fun to play, and is now receiving even more content for players to enjoy. To celebrate the mode’s recent success and the content to come, players have the opportunity toget a Blitz Pickaxe purely for free. Here is how.
How to Get the Free Blitz Pickaxe in Fortnite
The Blitz Boon Bonanza update forFortnite’sBlitz Royale allows players toget hold of a free Blitz Pickaxe, regardless of whether they play the mode regularly or not. While many of the free rewards inFortniterequire players to complete quests, earn a victory royale, or complete a whole host of other objectives, getting this free Pickaxe is actually pretty simple and can be done in a matter of seconds.
For players looking to get the free Blitz Axe inFortnite, all they have to do islog in toFortnitefollowing the update on July 15 at 12 PM ET.Once done, the Blitz Axe will be unlocked, allowing players to equip it in their lockers and use it for themselves. However, players willhave until July 29, 9 AM ET to claim the reward for free, which also marks the return of Mega City inside Blitz Royale.
The Blitz Axe is an excellent additionto rock alongside the Blitz ‘Brella, which can be unlocked by earning victory royales in Blitz Royale up until July 15, leaving at the same time as the Blitz Axe arrives. However, the Blitz Axe isonly available for free for this limited time.While there is currently no official confirmation on whether or not it will return at a later date, like most other cosmetic rewards inFortnite, it could potentially return again after its free offering through the Item Shop for V-Bucks.
