Fortnite UFOs Unvaulted: Where To Get UFOs And How They Work

 Fortnite has so many items, weapons, and vehicles that Epic has to cycle through them over time to ensure we get to enjoy them all. Earlier this week, Junk rifts were unvaulted to add a little extra mayhem to matches, but we've now received a surprise weekend update bringing the fan-favorite UFO vehicle back to the battle royale for four days. From now until Monday, August 15, you can round up these flying vehicles at various points across the map as part of the game's Flying Objects Weekend, so let's take a look at where to find them and what they do.

Where to get UFOs in Fortnite and how they work

UFOs, or Flying Saucers, are flying vehicles that sport five seats so that you can bring your full squad along for the ride. They come packing a battery that lasts for 400 seconds, giving you plenty of time to get about, and it recharges when not in use. They can be found at six specific spots on the map, which we've compiled below.

UFOs can ascend and descend while flying across the map, and they possess a boosting function for enhanced speed. This makes them a fun and useful choice for squads looking to reposition with less concern over ground obstacles. However, it's worth noting that using the vehicles makes you exceptionally easy to spot, so be mindful of your surroundings and expect company.

The item that falls from the sky is different each time, but the damage amount and radius remain the same. If enemies are caught directly beneath it, they'll take 200 damage from the impact. When the item lands, it also produces a shockwave that deals 100 damage to anyone nearby.

You can use the fallen items as cover of your own out in the open if you're caught in a bad situation, but the Junk Rift is primarily meant to be used to break other players' cover, meaning you can make quick work of folks who have built elaborate structures or hunkered down in Port-a-Forts or buildings. To bring pure joy to your life, use it on bush campers--and sweeten the whole thing by topping it off with a Laugh It Up emote.