Fortnite players have a wave of new collectibles to hunt down today following the game's latest update. Epic Games has officially unlocked 14 new Loot Hacker Sprites, expanding the total collection to 15 after the previous release of the Loot Hacker Crown Sprite on September 3.
Although these new Sprites were added to the game files during last week's v42.10 update, they are finally going live now.
Complete List of New Sprites Added
The new lineup includes several iconic gaming and character-themed variants, such as Sonic, Shadow, and Tails:
- Loot Hacker Jonesy Sprite
- Loot Hacker Adventure Sprite
- Loot Hacker Bush Sprite
- Loot Hacker Sonic Sprite
- Loot Hacker Tails Sprite
- Loot Hacker Shadow Sprite
- Loot Hacker 8-Bit Sprite
- Loot Hacker Jackrabbit Sprite
- Loot Hacker Killswitch Sprite
- Loot Hacker Klombo Sprite
- Loot Hacker Overshield Sprite
- Loot Hacker X-Ray Sprite
- Loot Hacker Onigiri Sprite
- Loot Hacker Storm Scout Sprite
How Loot Hacker Sprites Work
Loot Hacker Sprites serve a functional purpose in battle royale matches by increasing the chance of items spawning from Loot Hacks.
- Upgrades: Players can upgrade Sprites up to a maximum of Level 6 using Sprite Dust. Higher levels yield greater chances of discovering Loot Hacker Sprites during a match.
- New Loot Hack Option: Dataminers report that a new Loot Hack option is being introduced alongside these Sprites to boost player chances of finding Loot Hacker Sprites even further.
Fortnite: How to Find and Unlock Every Loot Hacker Sprite
The Loot Hacker Sprites are officially live in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, instantly recognizable by their distinct cyan digital glitch effect and scanline glow. Beyond their fresh visual look, equipping one of these rare variants gives your character a passive +20% boost to Loot Hack chances when opening chests during a match. Finding all 15 requires knowing where to drop and understanding how the spawning mechanics work.
Instead of wandering the map randomly, the best trick to finding specific Loot Hacker Sprites is targeting point-of-interest locations tied directly to them via Cheat Codes. For example, landing at Green Hill Zone gives you the best odds at scoring Sonic, Tails, and Shadow all in one match. If you are hunting the ultra-rare Klombo Loot Hacker Sprite, you will want to focus entirely on Stone Sanctum, which is its sole spawn location. Other high-value drop spots include Reality’s Reign for the 8-Bit, Killswitch, Overshield, and Storm Scout variants, while locations like Lifty Lodge, Latte Landing, and Golden Grove hold higher odds for Jonesy, Bush, Onigiri, and Adventure Sprites. It is also important to note that these Sprites cannot be spawned using Lobby Hack or Admin Panel codes, so they must be found organically in-game through chests, codes, or player drops.
Timing your matches around active in-game Sprite Events is another massive advantage. Base drop rates for these rare variants sit at around a fraction of a percent, but during windowed Sprite Events, global spawn rates jump significantly. Once you manage to snag a Loot Hacker Sprite during a match, your top priority should be extracting it to your Sprite Garden immediately. Holding an un-extracted Sprite in your active inventory leaves you vulnerable, as opponents who eliminate you can snatch it right off your body. Conversely, aggressive players can use this to their advantage by hunting down rivals at hot drops like Green Hill Zone to steal Sprites off dropped player loot.
The Loot Hacker Crown Sprite is the sole exception to standard chest hunting and requires a specific sequence of Victory Royales rather than map drops. To get it, you must first win any match to earn the base Crown Sprite, equip it on your back, and win a second match to reach Level 5 Master to earn the Cheat Master Crown Sprite. Equipping that Cheat Master variant and securing a third victory awards the Gold Crown Sprite. Finally, winning one last match while wearing the Gold Crown Sprite automatically unlocks the coveted Loot Hacker Crown Sprite. Keep in mind that while trading Crown Sprites with friends will display them in your locker, it will not count toward Crown Mastery progression—each win must be earned while wearing the required variant.