The Fortnite Retail Row treasure map can be a tricky one to follow. Here’s how to solve the clue, find the hidden location, and get the secret reward.
Finding the Fortnite Retail Row treasure map location, and following its clues to the buried treasure, is one of the tougher Hard difficulty Fortnite Week 7 challenges. For those wanting to do the challenge « the correct way, » this objective demands searching the Retail Row area for clues and instructions, before then heading to a specific point on the map which may hide treasure. Of course, if you wanted to do things « the correct way, » you wouldn’t be sat there reading this article. Let’s opt for the shortcut, move on from the boring, and head straight to the loot!
As fun as wandering around searching for the Fortnite Retail Row treasure map location sounds, I think many of us would prefer to just be pointed in the right direction. There are seven new challenges that need completing! We don’t have time to hang around playing pirates with treasure maps!
So, just completely ignore Retail Row and its time-wasting treasure map, and instead head straight to Wailing Woods. This is where the treasure is located, hidden within the maze.
See the map below for the location. The treasure is found at one of the dead ends. Go and stand there, and your reward will appear. (Collect the Battle Star by hitting the prompt, once it pops up!)
While buried treasure is usually a mystery, the Fortnite Retail Row treasure map reward is nothing out of the ordinary. It’s actually the exact same prize as previous weeks… Completing this « Hard » Fortnite Week 7 challenge earns you 10 Battle Stars.
For those wanting to quickly rank up and earn better loot, it’s as good a reward as any, I suppose! Battle Stars are valuable as they help you rise through the tiers and earn more loot, including outfits, which is what this game is all about really. Those of you following this guide will have completed the challenge in a matter of minutes, making a « Hard » challenge pretty damn easy.
