The Imagined has a message for you, and Hope and The Order need you to receive it. One of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2's story missions sends you to decrypt a recording at a holotable, but the game hands you the objective without pointing you anywhere near an actual holotable. The island is large, and these devices aren't exactly marked on your map from the start. Here's exactly where to go and what to do.
Where are the holotable locations in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2?
There are 4 holotables spread across the island. They're reasonably well-distributed, so no matter where your match drops you, one should be reachable without crossing the entire map.
Here's a breakdown of all four locations:
All four holotables are inside buildings at their respective locations. Once you're in the right general area, watch for a white diamond icon on your HUD. That marker appears when you're close enough to the table, making the final approach straightforward even if you're slightly off on your initial bearing.
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The white diamond icon only appears when you're already in the vicinity, so get to the general landmark area first, then scan for the marker.
What does a holotable look like in Fortnite?
Holotables are blue, technology-surrounded tables that stand out from regular furniture and interactables on the island. They're not subtle once you know what you're scanning for. The glowing blue aesthetic and surrounding tech equipment make them visually distinct inside whatever building they're housed in.
All four holotable spots mapped
How to decrypt a recording from The Imagined at a holotable
The actual interaction is simpler than the quest name suggests. Approach any of the four holotables and the "Decrypt Message" prompt will appear on screen. Hold down the button shown next to that prompt. The exact input varies by platform, but Fortnite displays the correct button directly on your HUD next to the prompt, so there's no guesswork involved.
Once you hold the interaction button, a hologram of The Imagined appears on the table and main storyline dialogue begins playing. The quest registers as complete the moment the hologram activates. You don't need to stand there for the entire dialogue to tick the objective off your list, but staying for the full message is worth it if you're following the Chapter 7 Season 2 story.
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The quest completes as soon as the hologram appears, not after the full dialogue finishes. You can move on immediately if needed, but the story context is worth hearing.
Which holotable location is fastest to reach?
There's no single "best" holotable since it depends entirely on where you land. The four locations cover enough of the map that one will always be nearby. That said, the Humble Hills location sits near the center of the island, making it a reasonable default target if you're unsure where you'll be dropping.
If you're trying to complete this quest without getting eliminated, prioritize whichever holotable is farthest from the initial storm circle's edge. Buildings provide cover while you hold the interaction, and the prompt requires you to hold rather than tap, so you'll be stationary for a moment.
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You need to hold the button, not just press it. If you're tapping and nothing happens, that's why. Hold until the hologram activates.
What comes after the holotable quest?
Decrypting The Imagined's recording is one piece of a larger set of Chapter 7 Season 2 story missions. Once it's done, other objectives from Hope and The Order open up across the island, including tasks at Frigid Fortress and various other landmarks. For a broader look at what else is available in the current season, browse more Fortnite guides on GAMES.GG.