This season, the arrival of Fortnite Gold Veins aligns with the game’s theme of wealth and the distribution of Bars among players. With recent interest in how to extract from Gold Veins stemming from the Weekly Fortnite challenges, the mining process can be a bit tricky for newcomers. While you might spot shiny gold areas on the mountains near Crime City and Shiny Shafts, these cannot be interacted with, and your pickaxe will have no effect on them. Instead, you’ll need to search for golden boulders to break apart with your harvesting tool. Here’s everything you need to know about mining Gold Veins in Fortnite.
Where to Find Gold Veins in Fortnite
Gold Veins in Fortnite are primarily located on the western side of the island, within a cloud-covered ring. They are mostly situated in the mountainous areas around Crime City, where you can find gold boulders often near roads or rivers. The locations shown on the map above provide a rough idea of where to search for them.
How to Extract Gold from Gold Veins in Fortnite