Due to recent server issues with Fortnite, Epic Games are hosting a special 'Power Leveling Weekend' as well as giving away the brand new Crescent Shroom Pickaxe for free.
If you're interested in finding out more about Fortnite's Power Leveling Weekend, you can check out the link below for all of the details and times. Or keep reading to find out how to get the brand new Crescent Shroom Pickaxe and when it's expected to arrive in your inventory once claimed.
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How To Get The Crescent Shroom Pickaxe In Fortnite For Free
If you want to get your hands on the new Crescent Shroom Pickaxe in Fortnite, you need to ensure you have logged in at least once during the Winterfest Event.
For those that don't know, the Fortnite Winterfest Event began on December 16th, 2021 and will come to an end today, January 6th, 2022. As long as you logged in whilst the Winterfest Event was live in-game, you are eligible to receive the Crescent Shroom Pickaxe for free before it arrives in the Item Shop.
The details can be found in the tweet below, which comes from the official Fortnite Twitter account.
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What Time Will The Crescent Shroom Pickaxe Release In Fortnite?
If you logged in to Fortnite at least once during the Winterfest Event, you will receive the Crescent Shroom Pickaxe in your inventory on Friday, January 7th at 4PM PT / 7PM ET / 12AM GMT.
Don't worry if you didn't get the chance to play during the Winterfest Event as the new pickaxe will soon be made available in the Item Shop. Unfortunately, a date for the Item Shop release was not specified by Epic Games.