How to Get the Jetpack in Fortnite - Backpack Item Details and Gameplay

The recent v4.2 content update for Fortnite Battle Royale brought many changes to the popular title, especially with the introduction of a new item class in the form of backpacks. Different from back bling, the Fortnite backpack items are consumable items you can find that take up an inventory slot like any other piece of loot. 

The first backpack to be introduced into Fortnite is the previously delayed jetpack, and we have all of the details covered for you on how to get the jetpack in Fortnite. 

Fortnite's jetpack is of a legendary variety and can only be found in treasure chests. This means that if you are looking to try out the high flying action the jetpack can provide you will need to be unlocking as many treasure chests as you can find. Highly populated areas, such as Tilted Towers, are your best bet to finding a large quantity of treasure chests in a single location. 

Once you have found and equipped the jetpack, all you will have to do in order to activate it is jump while you are in mid-air. There is a limited amount of time that is available for players to fly before they must charge the backpack for the next flight. When the Jetpack is fully consumed, it will be destroyed.

When the backpack is equipped, your back bling cosmetic item will be hidden and will appear once the backpack has been fully used. 

The jetpack is the second item added in Season 4 of Fortnite that allows players to gain an aerial advantage over their enemies, as the hop rocks brought to the map from the infamous meteor landing that started Season 4 have been giving players opportunities to take to the air to eliminate their opponents. 

With the gameplay opportunities that the newly added item has added into Fortnite and the many skilled players who take part in the battle royale action, there will no doubt be many amazing highlight plays coming with the use of the Fortnite jetpack. 

(cover photo courtesy of Epic Games)