Two of Epic Games' biggest free-to-play titles are now sharing rewards. The Rivals and Rockets crossover event went live this week across Fortnite and Rocket League, and it comes with a twist that should appeal to fans of both: complete quests in one game, earn cosmetics for the other. The event runs until April 30.
What the Rivals and Rockets event actually offers
Here's the lowdown: the crossover delivers two free cosmetics, each locked behind a short quest chain in a specific game. Play Rocket League to unlock the Dueling Dragons Jackie skin for Fortnite. Play Fortnite Battle Royale to unlock the Havoc car body, which works in both Fortnite and Rocket League.
The Dueling Dragons Jackie skin is a new variant of Jackie, a skin that Fortnite players may remember from the Rocket Racing promo two years back. This version gets a noticeably upgraded jacket design, making it a worthwhile pickup even for players who already own the original.
Five Rocket League quests stand between you and the Jackie skin
To unlock Dueling Dragons Jackie, players need to complete five quests during online Rocket League matches:
- Hit the ball 50 times
- Get 15 centers or clears
- Score 5 goals
- Play 5 matches
- Win 5 matches
For anyone who doesn't regularly play Rocket League, scoring goals can feel like the biggest hurdle. The key here is to jump into Heatseeker modes, available in both ranked and casual playlists. The ball automatically tracks toward the goal in Heatseeker, so getting shots on target becomes far less punishing. According to the GameSpot report on the event, a player with no prior prep cleared all five quests in roughly 45 minutes of normal play.
One thing worth knowing: Rocket League won't flash any notification when the quests are done. The skin just appears in your Fortnite locker the next time you launch the game.
If you're struggling with the goals quest in Rocket League, Heatseeker casual is the fastest path. The ball does most of the work for you.
The Fortnite side: six quests, five needed
The Havoc car body unlocks through Fortnite's Battle Royale mode. Players need to finish 5 of the 6 available quests, giving a bit of flexibility:
- Visit 5 different named locations
- Search 25 chests or ammo boxes
- Eliminate 15 opponents (team eliminations count)
- Travel 1,000 distance in vehicles
- Outlast 200 players
- Reach 20 players remaining in two separate matches
Most of these come naturally over a few hours of regular play. The first four can realistically be knocked out in a single match if things go well. Outlasting 200 players requires at least 3 matches since each round caps out at 99 opponents, and the top-20 survival quest needs a minimum of 2 separate games.
What most players miss is that team eliminations count toward the 15-kill requirement, so squad modes make that one considerably easier.
Both games, one event window
The Rivals and Rockets event is a relatively low-effort crossover compared to some of Epic's more elaborate promotions, but the rewards are genuinely useful cosmetics rather than throwaway sprays or loading screens. A car body that carries over between Rocket League and Fortnite's driving modes has real practical value for players active in both titles.
The April 30 deadline gives players about two weeks to work through both quest sets. For anyone who only plays one of the two games regularly, this event is a solid reason to spend an evening in the other. Check out our latest gaming news for more ongoing events and free reward opportunities across live-service titles.
