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Whenever a new Fortnite chapter rolls around, it's only natural that you'll want to see everything it has to offer, and we've got the best Fortnite XP maps to level up fast.

Fret not, as no cheats or hacks are involved, so using these maps won't get you banned. But if you are a purist, you can always play the game as normal to level up.

That will take considerably longer, however, and there's only so much time in the day, and what's more, some of the included maps are genuinely fun and aren't all just XP farming affairs.

So, with that all said, read on to find the best Fortnite XP maps!

The best Fortnite XP maps to level up fast

Every Fortnite map listed can be accessed via a map code, or by typing the name of the map via the search bar. See below for the latest Fortnite maps that are best for earning XP.

FortM

Key art for the FortM game mode in Fortnite, showing a first-person view of someone driving a car and holding a pistol. — It's a little convoluted, but FortM can net you a lot of XP. Epic Games, poobie

Map code: 6163-6465-2983

Creator: poobie

This custom map not only offers an almost GTA-like experience, but also a sneaky method of getting a huge amount of XP, and it's really simple to do.

When you first launch the game, join the GBA gang
Go to the GBA base and repeatedly interact with the NPC next to the barrel fire
With your in-game phone, switch gangs to The Family, head to its base and find the table next to the house and car with the Family button on it, and repeatedly interact with it

Aim, Edit, Piece

A screencap of a video showcasing the custom Fortnite map 'Aim, Edit, Pice', showing a character shooting at a humanoid robot suspended in air. — As well as XP, you'll also gain mad aiming skills. Epic Games, openworld

Map code: 0641-9979-4778

Creator: Openworld

This UEFN practice map is designed to help improve aim, edits, one-versus-one combat and building with 125 training drills; however, it also offers lots of XP upon completion.

Prison Escape

Key art for the custom Fortnite map 'Prison Escape', showing a zombie in an orange prison jumpsuit reaching out with 'Prison Escape' written to its left. — You'll certainly escape low-XP prison with this one! Epic Games, itemi

Map code: 7300-0705-2924

Creator: itemi

This one is extremely easy and is a great option for AFK XP farming. All you need to do is hang out in the pre-game lobby and sit by the campfire. You'll see that XP ramp up!

If it does stop, then make sure to move about every couple of minutes. Just stick on a Radio Times Gaming YouTube video, sit back and enjoy!

You can, of course, play through the map as well, which is great fun.

Cars Mega Ramp

Key art for the custom Fortnite map 'Cars Mega Ramp' showing a series of cars parked at the start of a huge ramp leading down to the Fortnite island. — A lot of XP, and a lot of fun. Epic Games, DW-E

Map code: 7664-4585-8324

Creator: DW-E

Your mission, should you accept it, is to drive any vehicle you like down a massive ramp. The further you go, the more XP you'll get. Good luck if you choose the shopping trolley.

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Winter Trickshot Parkour

Key art for the custom Fortnite map 'Trickshot Parkour', featuring the earth with a bullseye on it, and IShowSpeed holding a revolver next to it. — IShowXP maps. Epic Games, unitystudio

Map code: 1275-4602-9363

Creator: unitystudio

There are a few ways to grind XP on this map, and they're all worth doing.

Once the game begins, head into the room on the left and collect all the coins
Head into the room on the right and hop on the rail to grind XP whilst AFK
Next to the rail is a jump pad you can bounce on to grind XP as well

333 Level Aqua Deathrun

Key art for the custom Fortnite map '333 Level Aqua Deathrun', showing a banana Fortnite character running towards the viewer in an underwater setting. — This one will keep you busy for a while. Epic Games, Fhsupport

Map code: 6441-2749-0646

Creator: fhsupport

How about an obstacle course set under the sea? Sprint through this colourful platforming map without dying and take home tons of XP. Just watch out for the electric fences!

Lyadoll Party Royale

Key art for the custom Fortnite map 'Lyadoll' featruing a sries of Fortnite characters on the beach with a stage out in the water. — Giddy up, pardner, we're rustlin' up some XP. Epic Games, lymt3

Map code: 7112-8777-0902

Creator: lymt3

Lyadoll Party Royale is another good shout if you'd like to earn XP without a whole lot of effort. At the southern end of the map is a campfire you can chill by; otherwise, there are coins around the map to collect, vending machines to use and cones on the beach to find that will all award you with XP.

Santa Slide and Chill

Key art for the custom Fortnite map 'Santa Slide and Chill', featuring a Santa like Fortnite character sliding down a rail in the sky. — Ho-ho-ho, merry XPmas! Epic Games, soyzoella

Map code: 1631-1033-4522

Creator: soyzoella

This is another great AFK XP map, as all you need to do is hop on the rail and slide. If you sprint, you'll go faster and gain more XP. Once you reach the end, you will be teleported back and you'll have to hop back on again.

Please note that Epic regularly likes to patch and update maps in Fortnite, especially ones from the community that have proven to be a great way to farm XP. We'll update the best Fortnite XP maps regularly so you can level up fast.

Fortnite is available via the Epic Games Store across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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