How to get Fortnite Rainbow Racer skin with Refer a Friend
Epic Games are giving Fortnite players some free cosmetics such as the Rainbow Racer skin if they use the new ‘Refer a Friend’ program. Here’s how to Refer a Friend and grab the unique cosmetics.
Fortnite Season 8 is rolling on, bringing new weekly updates and plenty of exciting crossovers such as Dune, The Batman Who Laughs, and another Ariana Grande skin. Not everything costs V-Bucks though, as Epic Games are offering some free rewards with the new Refer a Friend program.
Here’s everything you need to know about Referring a Friend so you can start earning all of the free rewards.
- Fortnite Refer a Friend start and end date
- How to Refer a Friend in Fortnite
- Fortnite Refer a Friend tasks and rewards
Fortnite Refer a Friend start and end date
The Fortnite Refer a Friend program is now live, so you can start adding their friends and earning all of the rewards.
You’ll have until November 14, 2021, at 8:59 PT / 11:59 ET / 04:59 GMT (November 15) to log in, register, and join the campaign. You then have until the same time on January 10, 2022, to complete all of the tasks.
How to Refer a Friend in Fortnite
To Refer a Friend and start earning unique rewards, you just need to use the Refer a Friend website to add up to five Fortnite friends and then complete challenges alongside them.
The friend must either be entirely new or have played less than 120 minutes (two hours) of Solos, Duos, Trios, or Squads in the last 30 days. Don’t worry, Epic will tell you which friends are eligible. You can then start completing the tasks together to earn the rewards.
- Log in to the Refer a Friend website with your Epic Games account
- Add a friend (includes new players) who has played less than 120 minutes of a core Battle Royale mode in the last 30 days
- Play matches and complete tasks with your added friend
Fortnite Refer a Friend tasks and rewards
There are five tasks to complete as part of the Refer a Friend, with each granting a new reward. You have to complete all five to unlock the Rainbow Racer skin.
Here’s every Refer a Friend task and its reward.
| Task | Reward |
| Add a Friend | Gridlock Loading Screen |
| Play one game in Fortnite with a Friend/Referee | Miridescent Weapon Wrap |
| Place top 10 three times with your Friend/Referee | Flair Fare Glider |
| Eliminate 10 opponents with your Friend/Referee | Drive Shaft Pickaxe |
| You and your Friend/Referee must gain 60 account levels from where you were when starting the program | Rainbow Racer Skin |
And that’s everything you need to know about Fortnite’s Refer a Friend program! Make sure to register before November 14 to start claiming the rewards.
For more Fortnite, you can check out the new Resident Evil skins that have hit the Item Shop.
Image Credit: Epic Games
