Skip to main content

Fortnite season 7, week 12 challenges and how to complete them

It’s time once again for another set of Fortnite challenges. This time, we’ll be covering the challenges for season 7, week 12, which are relatively straightforward compared to previous objectives. For the most part, you’ll likely complete many of the new challenges by playing naturally, with only a small handful that could require some extra assistance.

In this guide, we’ll highlight all of the new challenges, and we’ll provide guides on getting through some of the trickier ones. Here are the Fortnite season 7, week 12 challenges, and how to complete them.

Recommended reading:

Recommended Videos

Season 7, week 12 challenge list

We always advise checking out the new challenges before playing a match, and this week is no different. Doing so will ensure you’re at least mildly prepared to start taking on some of the new challenges. Even though many of the new challenges are simple, there are still a few that might cause you some trouble. The full list of challenges for the week are as follows:

  • Deal damage to saucers piloted by opponents (300)
  • Deliver a saucer to Rick Sanchez at Defiant Dish (1)
  • Deal damage to opponents with alien weapons (150)
  • Deal damage with an alien parasite attached (150)
  • Purchase from vending machines (3)
  • Search ammo boxes at Dirty Docks (5)
  • Hunt wildlife (3)

And below are guides on getting through some of the tougher objectives for the week.

Season 7, week 12 challenge guide

Deliver a saucer to Rick Sanchez at Defiant Dish

Flying saucer in Fortnite.
Image used with permission by copyright holder

The objective for delivering a saucer to Rick Sanchez isn’t too tricky, but there are a few things you need to know before attempting it. The guide below has all the details you’ll need.

How to deliver a saucer to Rick Sanchez at Defiant Dish

Deal damage with an alien parasite attached

Shooting at NPC with alien parasite on head in Fortnite.
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Arguably the hardest challenge of the week is for dealing damage while an alien parasite is attached to you. This one’s tough because there isn’t a guaranteed way to come across another player. But if you use the strategy highlighted below, you’ll get through it in no time.

How to deal damage with an alien parasite attached

Hunt wildlife

An animal walking through a field.
Image used with permission by copyright holder

One of the other tricky challenges is for hunting wildlife. This one is hard because the wildlife doesn’t appear as frequently as you might like. But our guide below will walk you through completing the challenge with ease.

How to hunt wildlife

And with that, you should have everything you’ll need to complete the new Fortnite challenges. We’re nearing the end of the season, so now is a great time to clean up some of the challenges you might’ve missed from previous weeks.

Joseph Yaden
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Joseph Yaden is a freelance journalist who covers Nintendo, shooters, and horror games. He mostly covers game guides for…
How to get Fortnite OG Season 3 Victory Umbrella
Fortnite OG Season 3 Cometbrella

Fortnite fans are ecstatic as the highly awaited OG Season 3 update arrived on March 25, 2025, bringing a wave of nostalgia and new features to the popular battle royale mode. This latest update transports players back to the exciting days of 2018 with a reworked Season 3 experience where live events began.

Epic Games has packed this update with OG aspects, such as the return of the popular 50v50 Limited Time Mode, the bright Lucky Landing POI, and a loot pool brimming with nostalgic weaponry like the Guided Missile Launcher and Crossbow. Along with these nostalgic elements, a brand-new OG Pass gives 45 tiers of rewards, including redesigned skins such as Power Punk, Mecha R3X, and Sir Raven, which combine an old-school vibe with current flare.

Read more
Everything new in Fortnite Ballistic 34.20 update
Fortnite Ballistic key art

Since its early access launch on December 11, 2024, Fortnite Ballistic, Epic Games’ daring foray into the 5v5 tactical first-person shooter genre, has established a distinctive niche within the Fortnite universe. Debuting with Chapter 6 Season 1, this mode takes cues from iconic shooters such as Counter-Strike and Valorant, setting the stage for an intense bomb-planting duel between two teams on the tightly designed Skyline 10 map.

Right out of the gate, Ballistic exploded onto the scene, momentarily eclipsing the battle royale mode with an impressive 259,000 concurrent players just hours after its launch. This surge was driven by its innovative first-person perspective and the enticing allure of Fortnite’s trademark style. Even though its player base has found a new equilibrium—non-ranked hitting a high of over 300,000 and ranked reaching 169,000—it continues to stand out as an enticing option for gamers seeking strategic complexity rather than the frenetic energy of battle royale. The mode may still be a bit rough around the edges due to its early access status, but Epic's dedication to listening to community feedback has helped it maintain its momentum.

Read more
Everything new in Fortnite OG Season 3
Fortnite OG Season 3 key art

Fortnite fans are returning to the nostalgic chaos of Fortnite OG as Season 3 officially begins, reviving one of the battle royale's most legendary eras—Chapter 1, Season 3. This season, which started in February 2018, marks a watershed moment for the game, introducing its first major plot with a looming meteor while also consolidating its cultural climb with new cosmetics and gameplay innovations. Now a permanent fixture alongside Fortnite's current modes, OG continues to delight OGs and newbies alike by cycling through the original Chapter 1 seasons, fusing retro aesthetics with modern mechanics. Season 3 begins with a boom, promising to rekindle the magic of a simpler, meteor-shadowed past, while Season 2 fades into memory with its Tilted Towers nostalgia.

The Fortnite OG community is ecstatic, with gamers flocking to commemorate the return of this important season, called Meteor Strike, during its initial run. Epic Games has teased a precise reproduction of the 2018 experience, complete with the original island's charm and a loot pool reminiscent of double-pumping glory days. Season 3's release coincides with the v34.20 update, which arrived today following a brief server outage, ensuring a smooth transition into the past. Here's everything new that has arrived with Fortnite OG Season 3 and the 34.20 patch in the game.
Fortnite OG Season 3 and 34.20 update notes
Lucky Landing and iconic Meteor returns
Fortnite OG is crashing into Chapter 1 Season 3, complete with the return of Lucky Landing and a meteor that’s on a seriously worrying collision course! Chapter 1 Season 3 brings back the Lucky Landing POI and the mysterious meteor in the skies!

Read more