This article is about the item introduced in Chapter 3: Season 4. For the landmark, see Launchpad (Landmark).This page is split into multiple sections, as there are 4 different variants with the same name.
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This item can currently be obtained in Battle Royale and Reload.  |
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| “ | Launches players into the air and allows them to deploy a glider.
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- — In-Game Description
The Launch Pad is a Utility Item in Fortnite: Battle Royale that was introduced in Chapter 3: Season 4.
The Launch Pad has an alternate version called Super Launch Pad.
Functionality[]
When thrown, it deploys a Launch Pad on the tile it has been thrown onto. The Launch Pad launches the player into the air, allowing them to deploy their Glider.
Stats[]
Item Changes[]
Chapter 3: Season 4[]
Update v22.10[]
- Added.
Update v22.20[]
- Changed Classification from Explosive Weapon to Utility Item.
Strategy[]
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This section outlines a strategy. |
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- If being pushed by The Storm, the Launch Pad is a great help in getting out of it, due to the glider redeploy.
- The Launch Pad can be used to acquire high ground over opponents or to easily flank them due to the high mobility.
Item ID[]
The Launch Pad is referred to as Launch Pad Thrown.
- Rare: WID_Athena_LaunchPadThrown
Mode Specific History[]
Battle Royale and Zero Build History[]
Chapter 6: Season 1[]
Update v33.00[]
- Vaulted.
Chapter 6: Season 2[]
Update v34.00[]
- Unvaulted.
Update v34.40[]
- Vaulted.
Reload History[]
Chapter 6: Season 2[]
Update v33.00[]
- Introduced.
Chapter 6: Season 2[]
Update v34.00[]
- March 4th 2025: Vaulted in Build.
Unknown Season[]
Unknown Update[]
- Unvaulted in Build.
Chapter 6: Season 4[]
Update v37.51[]
- October 24th 2025: Vaulted in Build.
Update v37.51[]
- October 27th 2025: Unvaulted in Build.
News Tab[]
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Time for a throw down. Like, literally. Throw it down and blast off. The Throwable Launchpad is available now! |
October 12th 2024 |
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Throwable Launch Pad Throw it down to get a strategic position or use it for a quick getaway: Try out the new Throwable Launch Pad! |
October 12th 2024 |
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Battle Royale Loot Update Leap into action with the return of the Launch Pad and take down foes faster with the new Flex SMG! This dual-mode weapon hits harder at range when aiming down sights, and fires faster from the hip for close-quarters combat. |
January 9th 2026 |
Trivia[]
- The Launch Pad is stylised as 'Throwable Launch Pad' in promotional media. Why it is not named this way in game is unknown, as it would clear up much confusion with the other named item.
