Epic Games has unvaulted Balloons in Fortnite but they'll only be available for a week. Once the seventh Birthday Quests are no longer available, the Balloons will be removed from the game, which means that gamers who want to enjoy this feature while it lasts will have to hop into the game as soon as they can.

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This guide shows gamers how they can find Birthday Medallions in Fortnite so they can guarantee Balloons on their back during a match.

Where to Find Birthday Medallions in Fortnite

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To get a Birthday Medallion in Fortnite, gamers will have to obtain a Birthday Present and loot it. Birthday Presents are Legendary-Rarity items, which can be found as floor loot, inside containers, or supply drops.

Unfortunately, it's purely up to RNG, but once gamers have f ound a Birthday Present, they can get the items inside by throwing it on the ground and opening one of its sides to get in.

How to Equip and Unequip Balloons in Fortnite

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Once players have obtained the Birthday Medallion, they'll automatically gain Balloons over time - there is no way to manually equip them. To remove Balloons in Fortnite, gamers will have to jump while at least one Balloon is attached to their back and then press the "release a Balloon" button that will appear on the screen.

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September 26, 2017
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ESRB
T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Epic Games
Publisher(s)
Epic Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
All platforms (except iOS/Mac)
Cross Save
Via Epic Account
Number of Players
1-4 players (online)
Genre(s)
Survival, Battle Royale, Shooter, Action, Adventure
X|S Optimized
YES
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 players (certain modes)
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