The Getaway is a limited-time mode in Fortnite which first launched all the way back in Chapter 1 Season 5. Although it has returned with the latest update, some changes have been made to the mode going into Chapter 6 Season 2.
In order to play The Getaway limited-time mode in Fortnite, go to the main Lobby menu, navigate to the Discover tab, select The Getaway mode and queue into a match to load into a lobby. The start of the match will look familiar as you will drop into the map from the battle bus and begin by looting up. From here, the focus of the match is entirely different from traditional battle royale experiences and this guide has all the details on what to expect.
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How to play The Getaway limited-time mode in Fortnite
The Getaway is a heist-style game mode that requires players to retrieve a jewel on the map, and escape with the valuable in a Getaway Van. The first three teams to reach a Getaway Van with a jewel will win the game, but it’s also possible to take the victory by simply eliminating all the lives of the opposing teams.
Holding a jewel does slow down your movement speed and shows your location on the map for the whole lobby to see. However, a jewel restores health and shield over time, a useful feature since you’ll be exposed to the enemy who will be attempting to stop your progress.
The Getaway limited-time mode is live now until April 1, 2025 with both build and zero build options in duo and squads. It’s the first limited-time mode to receive a Ranked variant, where each member of your team will receive a large bonus to their rank for extracting a Jewel, and rank progression from each match is increased.
The re-release of the mode is just one of the additions that came with patch v34.10. New weapons made their way into the loot pool, while the Outlaw Midas mid-season outfits and matching cosmetics became available to unlock for battle pass owners by earning account levels.
