How to complete a Train Heist in Fortnite

Joseph Pascoulis
fortnite character fighting enemies on a train

In Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1, you will be required to perform a Train Heist in Week 1’s Quests. Here’s how to do a Train Heist in Fortnite so you can complete the challenge.

Fortnite Chapter 5 has finally arrived, and while it has put an end to the beloved OG season, it has brought some exciting new content as Season 1 introduces players to new movement mechanics, fresh Battle Pass skins, weapon mods, and a brand-new map.

A new season also means new Weekly Quests, and thanks to the new map bringing a train to the game, players are being asked to complete a Train Heist in Week 1’s challenges.

If you’re struggling with how to complete this Quest, here’s everything you need to know about completing a Train Heist in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1, as well as claiming the floating island Capture Point.

Fortnite: How to complete a Train Heist & Claim the floating island Capture Point

How to complete a Train Heist

Follow these steps to easily complete a Train Heist in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1:

  1. Get into a battle royale match on Fortnite.
  2. Before dropping out of the battle bus, locate the Train using your map.
  3. Once you find the Train icon on the map, simply jump out and land on it.
  4. Once on the train, make your way to the front and hack the chest.
  5. Loot up all of the weapon caches you can find, some are on the walls.
  6. If you have looted all of the chests, you will have completed the Train Heist.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 release poster with characters riding on top of a train and shooting
Fortnite’s new map introduces a train for players to heist.

How to claim the floating island Capture Point

To fully complete the Week 1 Quest, you’ll also need to “Claim the floating island Capture Point,” so to do that, follow these steps:

  1. Find the Floating Island that will spawn randomly in-game when around 25 players are left.
  2. You can find it easily by checking your map for the big floating island icon.
  3. Make your way up to the floating island using the zipline that is below it.
  4. Find the flag in the courtyard of the floating island and capture it to complete the challenge.

Doing both of these will complete your Week 1 Quest in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1. That was everything you need to know about completing a Train Heist in Fortnite, for more, check out:

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