Fortnite Zero Build Trials: how to unlock the free Boosted Groundsurfer Glider

Boosted Groundsurfer Glider and sprays rewards from Fortnite Zero Build challenge
(Image credit: Epic Games)

Now that Fortnite Zero Build mode is a permanent feature of the game, Epic has rolled out some new challenges and rewards to get people playing.

When Chapter 3 Season 2 of Fortnite launched, building was removed from the game entirely. But it was short-lived, which makes sense given that building is one of the core mechanics that sets the title apart from other battle royale games. 

But Zero Build has remained in Fortnite as a dedicated mode, which should please many players. And now you have an incentive to get involved thanks to the Fortnite Zero Build Trials which will award you sprays for completing the Daily Challenge. If you hit the stretch goal for a given day, you'll unlock the Boosted Groundsurfer Glider.  

The Zero Build Trials are only sticking around for one week, so here's everything you need to know to get your rewards.

male and female Fortnite characters posing with accessories

(Image credit: Epic Games)

Fortnite Zero Build Trials: when do they start?

If you're asking this question, you're already lagging behind! The Zero Build Trials are live right now. 

If you missed the first day, don't worry – you can still get the daily rewards on the
last day of the challenge. In fact, if you miss any of the daily challenges, there's a second chance to pick them up.

You can sign up for the trials by heading to the Zero Build Trials website and logging in with your account. 

Fortnite Zero Build Trials: how to unlock Boosted Groundsurfer Glider

Hitting the stretch goal on any given day during Fortnite's Zero Build Trials will net you the Boosted Groundsurfer Glider. 

Here's the lay of the land so far in terms of Daily Challenge points, and the stretch goal points.

You can scroll down for the exact times the challenges start and stop.  

  • Daily Challenge 1
    • 1 point for each elimination
    • Unlock SMG Slone Spray: 1 point
    • Unlock Boosted Groundsurfer Glider: 30 points  
  • Daily Challenge 2
    • 1 point for every two top-7 placements 
    • Unlock Flying Focus Spray: 1 point
    • Unlock Boosted Groundsurfer Glider: 6 points
  • Daily Challenge 3
    • 1 point for every six storm circle survived
    • Unlock Wild Shot Spray: 1 point
    • Unlock Boosted Groundsurfer Glider: 6
  • Daily Challenge 4
    • 1 point for each top-10 placement 
    • Unlock Ready for Combat Spray: 1 point
    • Unlock Boosted Groundsurfer Glider: 8
  • Daily Challenge 5
    • 1 point for each top-6 placement
    • Unlock all sprays that haven't been earned yet: 4 points 
    • Unlock Boosted Groundsurfer Glider: 10

Boosted Groundsurfer Glider that's a stretch goal for the Fortnite Zero Build challenge, plus sprays

(Image credit: Epic Games)

Fortnite Zero Build Trials: daily challenges and rewards

With the exception of Day 1, all of the challenges kick off at 12.01am ET and wrap up at midnight on their respective dates. We've converted that to west coast and UK time zones for you. 

The fifth Daily Challenge (on April 10) is your chance to mop up any missed rewards from the previous days' trials.

  • Daily Challenge 1 
    • Reward: SMG Slone Spray 
    • Get at least 1 point to unlock reward 
    • 1 point for each elimination 
    • Starts: 1am PT / 4am ET / 9am BST April 6
    • Ends: 9pm PT April 6, 12am ET / 5am BST April 7 
  • Daily Challenge 2 
    • Reward: Flying Focus Spray
    • Get at least 1 point to unlock reward 
    • 1 point for every two top-7 placements 
    • Starts: 9.01pm PT April 6, 12.01am ET / 5.01am BST April 7
    • Ends: 9pm PT April 7, 12am ET / 5am BST April 8
  • Daily Challenge 3
    • Reward: Wild Shot Spray
    • Get at least 1 point to unlock reward 
    • 1 point for every six storm circles survived
    • Starts: 9.01pm PT April 7, 12.01am ET / 5.01am BST April 8
    • Ends: 9pm PT April 8, 12am ET / 5am BST April 9
  • Daily Challenge 4
    • Get at least 1 point to unlock reward 
    • 1 point for each top-10 placement
    • Reward: Ready for Combat Spray
    • Starts: 9.01pm PT April 8, 12.01am ET / 5.01am BST April 9
    • Ends: 9pm PT April 9, 12am ET / 5am BST April 10
  • Daily Challenge 5
    • Get at least 4 points to receive all Daily Challenge rewards that haven't been unlocked
    • 1 point for each top-6 placement
    • Reward: SMG Slone Spray, Flying Focus Spray, Wild Shot Spray, and/or Ready for Combat Spray if you did not complete their associated Daily Challenges
    • Starts: 9.01pm PT April 9, 12.01am ET / 5.01am BST April 10
    • Ends: 8.59pm PT / 11.59pm ET April 10, 4.59am BST April 11
Shabana Arif
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